Mechanical injury increases eicosanoid production in cultured cardiomyocytes

A. Pinson*, A. Halabi, E. Shohami

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Abstract

The release of three stable metabolites of the arachidonic acid cascade was determined in cultures of cardiac myocytes and of non-muscle cells. In both cell types, the main product was 6-keto-PGF much less PGE2 was released, while TXB2 was only detected in muscle cells. Preincubation with arachidonic acid increased the release of all the PGs in both types of culture. Mechanical injury had a synergistic effect on the increased PG release in AA-preincubated cells. However, TXB2 was not detected in F-cells in any experimental conditions. These results suggest that PG production serves a functional role in heart preservation during injury.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-13
Number of pages5
JournalProstaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1992

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