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 noted for nimodipine, dantrolene, or pyruvate. *p < 0.05 vs. control, #p < 0.05 vs. Tat 50 nM, §p < 0.05 vs. TM, TM: