Relevance of STIM/Orai Calcium Entry System Hyperactivation in Human Prostate Contractility in Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Abstract
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is characterized by prostate enlargement and dynamic alterations contributing to development of lower tract urinary symptoms (LUTS). Prostate hypercontractility has been proposed to contribute to BPH-related LUTS. The aim was to evaluate the effects of inhibiting stromal interaction molecule (STIM)/Orai calcium entry system on adrenergic and neurogenic contractions in prostate (HP) and bladder neck (HB) strips from BPH patients. Effects of STIM/Orai inhibition on adrenergic and neurogenic contractions of HP from organ donors (ODs) without BPH were also evaluated. HP and HB strips were obtained from 20 patients with BPH undergoing radical prostatectomy and from six OD at the time of organ collection for transplantation. Tissues were functionally evaluated for isometric tension recording. STIM-1, Orai1, and Orai3 protein expressions were determined in prostate tissues. STIM-1 was also localized by immunofluorescence in prostate sections. Norepinephrine-induced and neurogenic contractions were significantly reduced by STIM/Orai inhibition with YM-58483 (20 µM) in HP from BPH patients but not in tissues from ODs. STIM/Orai inhibition failed to significantly modify contraction of HB from BPH patients. Protein expression of STIM-1 was significantly elevated in HP from BPH patients. Functional contribution of STIM/Orai system to contractile tone is relevant in prostate when BPH is present, probably related to increased expression of STIM-1.…
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