Abstract
Certain signaling events that promote L-type Ca$^2+$ channel (LCC)
phosphorylation, such as beta-adrenergic stimulation or an increased
expression of Ca$^2+$/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II,
promote mode 2 gating of LCCs. Experimental data suggest the hypothesis
that these events increase the likelihood of early after-depolarizations
(EADs). We test this hypothesis using an ionic model of the canine
ventricular myocyte incorporating stochastic gating of LCCs and ryanodine-sensitive
calcium release channels. The model is extended to describe myocyte
responses to the beta-adrenergic agonist isoproterenol. Results demonstrate
that in the presence of isoproterenol the random opening of a small
number of LCCs gating in mode 2 during the plateau phase of the action
potential (AP) can trigger EADs. EADs occur randomly, where the likelihood
of these events increases as a function of the fraction of LCCs gating
in mode 2. Fluctuations of the L-type Ca$^2+$ current during
the AP plateau lead to variability in AP duration. Consequently,
prolonged APs are occasionally observed and exhibit an increased
likelihood of EAD formation. These results suggest a novel stochastic
mechanism, whereby phosphorylation-induced changes in LCC gating
properties contribute to EAD generation.
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