ACTH-induced prostaglandin biosynthesis from 3H-arachidonic acid by adrenocortical cells

Prostaglandins. 1975 Sep;10(3):529-40. doi: 10.1016/0090-6980(75)90135-5.

Abstract

Prostaglandins biosynthesized from 3H-arachidonic acid by trypsin-dispersed cat adrenocortical cells were isolated by silicic acid and thin layer chromatography. PGE, PGF, and a third component with mobility properties indistinguishable from either PGA or PGB were identified both in cortical cell homogenates and incubation medium. Concentrations of ACTH (125-250 muU) which stimulate steroidogenesis enhanced the conversion of labeled precursor to all three of these prostaglandins. These findings provide further evidence for the proposal that prostaglandins function as a critical link in ACTH-induced steroidogenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex / drug effects
  • Adrenal Cortex / metabolism*
  • Adrenal Glands / metabolism*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Arachidonic Acids / metabolism*
  • Cats
  • Male
  • Prostaglandins / biosynthesis*
  • Stimulation, Chemical

Substances

  • Arachidonic Acids
  • Prostaglandins
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone