Spontaneous and α-adrenoceptor-induced contractility in human collecting lymphatic vessels require chloride

Author:

Mohanakumar Sheyanth123,Majgaard Jens13,Telinius Niklas13,Katballe Niels23,Pahle Einar4,Hjortdal Vibeke23,Boedtkjer Donna123

Affiliation:

1. Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

2. Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

3. Deptartment of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark

4. Department of Surgery, Viborg Hospital, Viborg, Denmark

Abstract

Human lymphatic vessels are myogenically active and respond to sympathetic stimulation. The role of various cations in this behavior has recently been investigated, but whether the anion Cl is essential is unclear. With ethical approval and informed consent, human thoracic duct and mesenteric lymphatic vessels were obtained from surgical patients. Spontaneous or norepinephrine-induced isometric force production from isolated vessels was measured by wire myography; the transmembrane Cl gradient and Cl channels were investigated by substitution of extracellular Cl with the impermeant anion aspartate and inhibition of Cl transport and channels with the clinical diuretics furosemide and bendroflumethiazide as well as DIDS and 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino)benzoic acid. The molecular expression of Ca2+-activated Cl channels was investigated by RT-PCR, and proteins were localized using immunoreactivity. Spontaneous and norepinephrine-induced contractility in human lymphatic vessels was highly abrogated after Cl substitution with aspartate. About 100–300 µM DIDS or 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino)benzoic acid inhibited spontaneous contractile behavior. Norepinephrine-stimulated tone was furthermore markedly abrogated by 200 µM DIDS. Furosemide lowered only spontaneous constrictions, whereas bendroflumethiazide had nonspecific inhibitory effects. Consistent expression of transmembrane member 16A [TMEM16A (anoctamin-1)] was found in both the thoracic duct and mesenteric lymphatic vessels, and immunoreactivity with different antibodies localized TMEM16A to lymphatic smooth muscle cells and interstitial cells. The significant change in contractile function observed with inhibitors and anion substitution suggests that Cl movement over the plasma membrane of lymphatic myocytes is integral for spontaneous and α-adrenoceptor-evoked contractility in human collecting lymphatic vessels. Consistent detection and localization of TMEM16A to myocytes suggests that this channel could play a major functional role. NEW & NOTEWORTHY In this study, we report the first observations of Cl being a critical ionic component of spontaneous and agonist-evoked contractility in human lymphatics. The most consistently expressed Ca2+-activated Cl channel gene in the human thoracic duct and mesenteric lymphatic vessels appears to be transmembrane member 16A, suggesting that this channel plays a major role.

Funder

Agnes Niebuhr Anderson's Cancer Research Fund

Aarhus Universitet (Aarhus University)

Publisher

American Physiological Society

Subject

Physiology (medical),Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Physiology

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