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Epidermal growth factor stimulation of prostaglandin E2 biosynthesis in amnion cells. Induction of prostaglandin H2 synthase. 1988

M L Casey, and K Korte, and P C MacDonald
Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas 75235.

Amnion is believed to be a tissue of signal importance, anatomically and functionally, in the maintenance of pregnancy and during the initiation of parturition. Epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like agents cause a striking increase in the secretion of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in human amnion cells but only if arachidonic acid is present in the culture medium. To investigate the regulation of arachidonic acid metabolism by EGF-like agents in amnion, we used mEGF and human amnion cells in primary monolayer culture as a model system. The amount of PGE2 secreted into the culture medium was quantified by radioimmunoassay and the rate of conversion of [14C]arachidonic acid to [14C]PGE2 (PGH2 synthase activity) in cell sonicates was determined under optimal in vitro conditions. Treatment of amnion cells with mEGF led to a marked increase in the rate of production of PGE2. The specific activity of PGH2 synthase (viz. the combined activities of prostaglandin endoperoxide (PGH2) synthase and PGH2-PGE isomerase) was increased by 2-5-fold in cells treated with mEGF. Treatment of amnion cells with mEGF for 4 h did not affect the specific activities of phospholipase A2 or phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C. By immunoisolation of newly synthesized, [35S]methionine-labeled PGH2 synthase, we found that mEGF stimulated de novo synthesis of the enzyme. Thus, mEGF acts in human amnion cells in primary monolayer culture to increase the rate of PGE2 biosynthesis by a mechanism that involves induction of PGH2 synthase; the manifestation of EGF action on PGE2 biosynthesis is dependent on the presence of nonesterified arachidonic acid.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007535 Isomerases A class of enzymes that catalyze geometric or structural changes within a molecule to form a single product. The reactions do not involve a net change in the concentrations of compounds other than the substrate and the product.(from Dorland, 28th ed) EC 5. Isomerase
D011451 Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases Enzyme complexes that catalyze the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS from the appropriate unsaturated FATTY ACIDS, molecular OXYGEN, and a reduced acceptor. Fatty Acid Cyclo-Oxygenase,PGH Synthase,Prostaglandin H Synthase,Prostaglandin Synthase,Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase,Arachidonic Acid Cyclooxygenase,Cyclo-Oxygenase,Cyclooxygenase,Cyclooxygenases,Hydroperoxide Cyclase,PGH2 Synthetase,Prostaglandin Cyclo-Oxygenase,Prostaglandin Cyclooxygenase,Prostaglandin Endoperoxide Synthetase,Prostaglandin G-H Synthase,Prostaglandin H2 Synthetase,Prostaglandin Synthetase,Cyclase, Hydroperoxide,Cyclo Oxygenase,Cyclo-Oxygenase, Fatty Acid,Cyclo-Oxygenase, Prostaglandin,Cyclooxygenase, Arachidonic Acid,Cyclooxygenase, Prostaglandin,Endoperoxide Synthetase, Prostaglandin,Fatty Acid Cyclo Oxygenase,G-H Synthase, Prostaglandin,Prostaglandin Cyclo Oxygenase,Prostaglandin Endoperoxide Synthases,Prostaglandin G H Synthase,Synthase, PGH,Synthase, Prostaglandin,Synthase, Prostaglandin G-H,Synthase, Prostaglandin H,Synthase, Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide,Synthases, Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide,Synthetase, PGH2,Synthetase, Prostaglandin,Synthetase, Prostaglandin Endoperoxide,Synthetase, Prostaglandin H2
D011458 Prostaglandins E (11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-en-1-oic acid (PGE(1)); (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid (PGE(2)); and (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S,17Z)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13,17-trien-1-oic acid (PGE(3)). Three of the six naturally occurring prostaglandins. They are considered primary in that no one is derived from another in living organisms. Originally isolated from sheep seminal fluid and vesicles, they are found in many organs and tissues and play a major role in mediating various physiological activities. PGE
D004591 Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis in which a polyacrylamide gel is used as the diffusion medium. Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis,SDS-PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-PAGE,Gel Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide,SDS PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-PAGEs
D004790 Enzyme Induction An increase in the rate of synthesis of an enzyme due to the presence of an inducer which acts to derepress the gene responsible for enzyme synthesis. Induction, Enzyme
D004815 Epidermal Growth Factor A 6-kDa polypeptide growth factor initially discovered in mouse submaxillary glands. Human epidermal growth factor was originally isolated from urine based on its ability to inhibit gastric secretion and called urogastrone. Epidermal growth factor exerts a wide variety of biological effects including the promotion of proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal and EPITHELIAL CELLS. It is synthesized as a transmembrane protein which can be cleaved to release a soluble active form. EGF,Epidermal Growth Factor-Urogastrone,Urogastrone,Human Urinary Gastric Inhibitor,beta-Urogastrone,Growth Factor, Epidermal,Growth Factor-Urogastrone, Epidermal,beta Urogastrone
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000071876 Prostaglandin-E Synthases Oxidoreductases that catalyze the GLUTATHIONE-dependent oxidoreduction of PROSTAGLANDIN H2 to PROSTAGLANDIN E2. Cytosolic Prostaglandin E2 Synthase,Endoperoxide Isomerase,PGE2 Isomerase,PGE2 Synthase,PGR2 E-Isomerase,PTGES2 Protein,PTGES3 Protein,Prostaglandin E Isomerase,Prostaglandin E Synthase,Prostaglandin E Synthase 1,Prostaglandin E Synthase 2,Prostaglandin E Synthase 3,Prostaglandin E Synthase-1,Prostaglandin E Synthases,Prostaglandin E2 Synthase,Prostaglandin Endoperoxide E Isomerase,Prostaglandin H2 E-Isomerase,Prostaglandin H2-Prostaglandin E2 Isomerase,Prostaglandin R2 E-Isomerase,Prostaglandin-E Synthase,E Synthases, Prostaglandin,Isomerase, Endoperoxide,Isomerase, PGE2,Isomerase, Prostaglandin E,PGR2 E Isomerase,Prostaglandin H2 E Isomerase,Prostaglandin H2 Prostaglandin E2 Isomerase,Prostaglandin R2 E Isomerase,Synthase, PGE2,Synthase, Prostaglandin E,Synthase, Prostaglandin E2,Synthase, Prostaglandin-E,Synthases, Prostaglandin E,Synthases, Prostaglandin-E
D000650 Amnion The innermost membranous sac that surrounds and protects the developing embryo which is bathed in the AMNIOTIC FLUID. Amnion cells are secretory EPITHELIAL CELLS and contribute to the amniotic fluid. Amniotic Membrane,Amnions,Amniotic Membranes,Membrane, Amniotic,Membranes, Amniotic
D001095 Arachidonic Acids Eicosatetraenoic Acids,Acids, Arachidonic,Acids, Eicosatetraenoic

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