2+ from ryanodine (RyR)-sensitive internal stores. (a) Tat-induced increases in [Ca2+]i were not attenuated by ryanodine, whereas ryanodine and pyruvate attenuate combined Tat and morphine-induced increases in [Ca2+]i. Nimodipine (L-type Ca2+ channel blocker) and dantrolene did not show any effects. (b) Average [Ca2+]i over 10 min indicated ryanodine significantly blocked combined Tat and morphine-induced increases in [Ca2+]i, whereas no effects were not