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. 1987 Feb;55(2):298–303. doi: 10.1128/iai.55.2.298-303.1987

Ionic requirements for entry of Shiga toxin from Shigella dysenteriae 1 into cells.

K Sandvig, J E Brown
PMCID: PMC260325  PMID: 3542829

Abstract

The ionic requirements for entry of Shiga toxin into cells were examined by measuring inhibition of protein synthesis after short-term incubations with toxin. The sensitivity of Vero cells and HeLa cells to Shiga toxin was strongly dependent on the divalent cation present. Vero cells were most sensitive in the presence of CaCl2 and SrCl2, whereas HeLa cells were equally sensitive in the presence of MgCl2, SrCl2, and CaCl2. Both cell lines were protected by BaCl2, CoCl2, and MnCl2. Inhibitors of Ca2+ transport, like verapamil, D600, and Co2+ as well as the calcium-ionophores A23187 and ionomycin, protected both cell lines. HEp-2 cells were protected against Shiga toxin by a high concentration of potassium in the medium as well as by potassium depletion of the cells. Substitution of chloride in the medium with slowly permeable anions, like SO42- and SCN-, protected the cells against Shiga toxin. High concentrations of the ionophore nigericin that increase pH of acidic intracellular vesicles did not protect Vero cells against Shiga toxin. Shiga Toxin X-114 at pH values below 4.5. This binding was shifted to higher pH values after pretreatment of the toxin with dithiothreitol. The results indicate that Ca2+ transport through physiologically occurring Ca2+ channels is required for entry of Shiga toxin into cells. Furthermore, the sensitivity of cells of Shiga toxin is strongly dependent on the anions present.

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