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Mouse epidermal aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase.

S Thompson, T J Slaga

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Mouse skin contains inducible aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH), an enzyme affected by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Epidermal AHH activity is significantly higher than dermal, with specific heat sensitivity during isolation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Dermatology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Mouse skin possesses NADPH-dependent aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) activity.
    • This enzyme is inducible by exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the inducibility of epidermal AHH by various PAHs.
    • To determine the optimal conditions for isolating epidermis while preserving AHH activity.
    • To compare AHH activity between epidermal and dermal tissues.

    Main Methods:

    • Induction of AHH in mouse skin using different PAHs.
    • Isolation of epidermis using two distinct techniques, including a controlled heat treatment (52°C for 30 sec).
    • Quantification of AHH activity in isolated epidermis and dermis.

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    Main Results:

    • Unsubstituted PAHs generally induced epidermal AHH more than substituted ones, but this did not correlate with tumor initiation potential.
    • Epidermal AHH activity was found to be 4-5 times higher than dermal AHH activity.
    • Heat treatment for epidermal isolation must be precisely controlled; temperatures at or above 54°C significantly reduced AHH activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Epidermal AHH is highly inducible by PAHs, with varying potency among different compounds.
    • The isolation method significantly impacts measured AHH activity, highlighting the importance of controlled conditions.
    • Epidermis is the primary site of AHH activity in mouse skin compared to dermis.