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Dynamics of Insulin Release and Microtubular-Microfilamentous System. I. EFFECT OF CYTOCHALASIN B
E. Van Obberghen, … , L. Orci, W. J. Malaisse
E. Van Obberghen, … , L. Orci, W. J. Malaisse
Published May 1, 1973
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1973;52(5):1041-1051. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI107269.
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Dynamics of Insulin Release and Microtubular-Microfilamentous System. I. EFFECT OF CYTOCHALASIN B

Abstract

In order to assess the participation of the microfilamentous cell web in the multiphasic response of the pancreatic beta cell, the effect of cytochalasin B upon both glucose- and sulfonylurea-induced insulin release was investigated in the perfused isolated pancreas. Cytochalasin B failed to affect the basal rate of insulin release, but enhanced the initial and later phases of insulin secretion in response to either glucose or gliclazide. In addition, cytochalasin B lowered the threshold concentration for the stimulant action of glucose upon insulin release. Ultrastructural studies supported the concept of a specific interaction of cytochalasin B with the microfilamentous cell web of the beta cell. It is concluded that the integrity of such a structure is equally important for both the initial and later secretory responses of the beta cell to various insulinotropic agents.

Authors

E. Van Obberghen, G. Somers, G. Devis, G. D. Vaughan, F. Malaisse-Lagae, L. Orci, W. J. Malaisse

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