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1Division of Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut.
Abstract:
Human PMNs release prostaglandins E and F to the surrounding medium when these cells are exposed to zymosan. PGE1 is the prostaglandin compound found in highest concentration in the medium, and the PGE/PGF balance is approximately 3∶1. Release of prostaglandins is not due to platelet contamination. Agents which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis (indomethacin, aspirin) prevent release of prostaglandins from phagocytic cells. Addition to cells of dibutyryl cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate produces striking increases in concentrations of prostaglandins released during ingestion of zymosan. Prostaglandins appear to be synthesized by human PMN during phagocytosis, and their release from cells may help regulate the inflammatory response.
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