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Phorbol esters modulate cyclic AMP accumulation in porcine thyroid cells.

T Emoto1, K Kasai, M Hiraiwa

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan.

Life Sciences
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) differentially affects cyclic AMP production in thyroid cells. PMA stimulates cholera toxin responses while inhibiting prostaglandin effects, suggesting modulation of adenylate cyclase activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a crucial second messenger in thyroid cell function.
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and other agents regulate cAMP levels.
  • Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) is a protein kinase C activator with known cellular effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of PMA on cAMP accumulation in porcine thyroid cells.
  • To determine if PMA modulates cAMP responses to various stimuli.
  • To elucidate the potential mechanism of PMA's action on adenylate cyclase.

Main Methods:

  • Primary porcine thyroid cells were cultured and treated with PMA.
  • Cyclic AMP accumulation was measured in response to TSH, forskolin, cholera toxin, PGE1, and PGE2.

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  • A phosphodiesterase inhibitor (IBMX) was used to ensure measurement of adenylate cyclase activity.

    • Main Results:

    • PMA slightly stimulated cAMP evoked by TSH or forskolin.
    • PMA significantly stimulated cholera toxin-induced cAMP accumulation.
    • PMA markedly inhibited cAMP accumulation evoked by PGE1 or PGE2.
    • These effects were dose-dependent with a half-maximal effect around 10(-9) M.

    Conclusions:

    • PMA differentially modulates cAMP production in thyroid cells.
    • PMA's opposing effects on cholera toxin and prostaglandin responses suggest interaction with multiple sites on the adenylate cyclase complex.
    • PMA likely affects adenylate cyclase activity, influencing cellular signaling pathways.