Further studies on the enzymatic conversion of prostaglandin endoperoxide into prostacyclin by porcine aorta microsomes.
Biochim Biophys Acta
; 523(1): 250-62, 1978 Mar 14.
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ABSTRACT
A simple, rapid radiochemical assay for prostacyclin synthesis has been used to characterize the enzyme in arterial walls which converts prostaglandin endoperoxides to prostacyclin. The enzyme displays a broad pH optimum, and catalyses a rapid conversion of saturating concentrations of the endoperoxide at 37 degrees C. Hydroperoxides of several unsaturated fatty acids are potent inhibitors of the enzyme, and act in a time dependent manner. The isomerase which converts prostaglandin endoperoxides to prostaglandin E2 or D2 was not detected in the arterial wall.
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Assunto principal:
Aorta
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Endoperóxidos de Prostaglandina
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Prostaglandinas
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Epoprostenol
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Prostaglandina-Endoperóxido Sintases
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Microssomos
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Biochim Biophys Acta
Ano de publicação:
1978
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Article