101. Partition of inorganic ions and phospholipids in isolated cell, membrane and matrix vesicle fractions: evidence for Ca-Pi-acidic phospholipid complexes.
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Wuthier RE and Gore ST
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- Animals, Calcium analysis, Calcium metabolism, Cartilage metabolism, Cell Membrane analysis, Chickens, Epiphyses, Magnesium analysis, Organoids analysis, Phosphorus analysis, Potassium analysis, Sodium analysis, Solubility, Subcellular Fractions, Water, Cartilage analysis, Electrolytes analysis, Phospholipids analysis
- Abstract
Electrolytes and phospholipids of cartilage fractions were partitioned by extraction with organic and aqueous solvents into six solubility groups: Electrolytes I, II and III, and Lipids I, II and III. Of the total Ca, only 4% was water soluble (Electrolytes I); 4-12% was complexed with lipids (Electrolytes II); while the majority (84-92%) was insoluble (Electrolytes III). In contrast, nearly half of the Mg and Pi were water soluble. Of the neutral phospholipid, 95% was not complexed with mineral ions (Lipids I), but 30-45% of the acidic phospholipid was (Lipids II). Ca/Pi ratios were extremely low in the water-soluble phase, but were in the range of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) in the insoluble. Molar ratios of the lipid-mineral complex were: Ca:Mg:Pi:acidic phospholipid, 4:3:2:2. Mg/Ca ratios in the soluble fraction were high (5.5-8.9), sufficient to stabilize ACP. Kinetic studies revealed rapid turnover of soluble Ca, insoluble turning over much more slowly. Labeling of lipid-complexed Ca was rapid in cells, but occurred later in matrix vesicles, suggesting transfer. While lipid-Ca-Pi complexes can nucleate apatite in vitro, those present in vivo inside matrix vesicles apparently do not because of the excess Mg. We conclude therefore, that in vesicle-mediated calcification, lysis of the membrane may be essential to allow release of internal Mg.
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- 1977
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