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Phospholipase A2 activity in human muscle with or without dystrophin abnormality was studied. The results showed an increased phospholipase A2 activity in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients (1160 +/- 160, P < 0.01) compared to controls (< 200 U mg-1). DMD fetal muscle showed normal levels, but levels then increased dramatically postnatally. Highest levels were found at 5 yr of age (10 times normal) and then declined to 1.5-2 times normal by age 10. Steroid treatment did not change the phospholipase A2 levels significantly. In patients with abnormal dystrophin, i.e. Becker muscular dystrophy, phospholipase A2 activity was increased in the age group 3-15 (920 +/- 230 U mg-1, P < 0.01), while older patients (17-49) showed a non-significant (220 +/- 60 U mg-1) increase. The lack of phospholipase A2 activation in fetuses with DMD, indicates that activation is not a direct consequence of dystrophin deficiency. Phospholipase A2 activity has been shown to be connected to the formation of several inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins, leukotriens, platelet activating factor and lysophospholipids. Phospholipase A2 activation may therefore play an important role in the development of inflammation and necrosis, with subsequent fibrosis and massive loss of muscle function, which develops in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
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