Abstract
Prostanoid synthesis was investigated in suspensions of isolated mouse hepatocytes and nonparenchymal liver cells. A stable metabolite of thromboxane A2 (TXB2) of prostacyclin (6-keto PGF1∝) and one of the prostaglandins (PGF2∝) was detected by radio-immuno-assay (RIA). Hepatocytes synthesized mainly TXB2, while smaller amounts of 6-keto PGF1∝ and PGF2∝ were detected during 60 min incubation. Homogenization of hepatocytes caused a slight increase in TXB2 production and provoked the synthesis of PGF2∝ and 6-keto PGF1∝. Theaddition ofarachidonate to hepatocytes did not influence prostanoid production at concentrations below 10-5 M. Higher concentrations further increased TXB2 production and also increased the synthesis of 6-keto PGF1∝ and PGF2∝. Nonparenchymal cells synthesized all the three types of prostanoids and homogenization of these cells did not result in a marked change. The addition of 10-7-10-5M arachidonate increased the TXB2, 6-keto PGF1∝ and PGF2∝ synthesis in nonparenchymal cells. No further increase was found at higher concentrations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 113-127 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Medicine |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Endocrinology