Sigma-1 Receptor Agonist Amitriptyline Inhibits Store-Dependent Ca2+ Entry in Macrophages

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Using Fura-2AM microfluorimetry, we have shown for the first time that sigma-1 receptor agonist–tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline—significantly inhibits store-dependent Ca²⁺ entry, induced by endoplasmic Ca²⁺-ATPase inhibitors thapsigargin and cyclopiazonic acid, in rat peritoneal macrophages. The results suggest a possible involvement of sigma-1 receptors in the regulation of store-dependent Ca²⁺ entry in macrophages.