Chapter 11. System Analysis of Cardiac Energetics–Excitation–Contraction Coupling: Integration of Mitochondrial Respiration, Phosphotransfer Pathways, Metabolic Pacing, and Substrate Supply in the Heart
- Prof. Valdur Saks6,7,8
Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch11
Copyright © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
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Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life
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Saks, V., Dzeja, P. P., Guzun, R., Aliev, M. K., Vendelin, M., Terzic, A. and Wallimann, T. (2007) System Analysis of Cardiac Energetics–Excitation–Contraction Coupling: Integration of Mitochondrial Respiration, Phosphotransfer Pathways, Metabolic Pacing, and Substrate Supply in the Heart, in Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life (ed V. Saks), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch11
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J. Fourier University, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, 2280 rue de la Piscine, 38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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Université Joseph Fourier, Bioénergétique Fondamentale et Appliquée, INSERM U884, BP 53X, 38041 Grenoble Cedex, France
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National Institute of Chemical and Biological Physics, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
- Published Print: 19 SEP 2007
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Print ISBN: 9783527317875
Online ISBN: 9783527621095
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Keywords:
- molecular system bioenergetics;
- energy transfer networks;
- metabolic feedback regulation;
- modeling cellular energetics;
- cardiac energetics–excitation–contraction coupling;
- integrated phosphotransfer;
- synchronization;
- electrical activities;
- mechanical activities;
- energy supply
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Abstract
Introduction
Cardiac Energetics: The Frank-Starling Law and Its Metabolic Aspects
Excitation–Contraction Coupling and Calcium Metabolism
Excitation–Contraction Coupling
The Mitochondrial Calcium Cycle
Length-dependent Activation of Contractile System
Integrated Phosphotransfer and Signaling Networks in Regulation of Cellular Energy Homeostasis
Evidence for the Role of MtCK in Respiration Regulation in Permeabilized Cells in Situ
In Vivo Kinetic Evidence
Mathematical Modeling of Metabolic Feedback Regulation
“Metabolic Pacing”: Synchronization of Electrical and Mechanical Activities With Energy Supply
Metabolic Channeling Is Needed for Protection of the Cell from Functional Failure, Deleterious Effects of Calcium Overload, and Overproduction of Free Radicals
Molecular System Analysis of Integrated Mechanisms of Regulation of Fatty Acid and Glucose Oxidation
Concluding Remarks and Future Directions
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