Abstract
Pig platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) increased the rate of [32P]Pi uptake by murine fibroblasts, resulting in a 3-9-fold elevation of the specific radioactivity of ATP, PtdInsP, PtdInsP2, PtdIns and phosphatidic acid. The specific radioactivity was 10-60-fold higher in ATP than in the four phospholipids. These substances are therefore not in metabolic equilibrium, which complicates determination of inositol phospholipid turnover.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism
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Animals
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Fibroblasts / drug effects
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Fibroblasts / metabolism
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Mice
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Phosphates / metabolism*
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Phosphatidic Acids / metabolism
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Phosphatidylinositol Phosphates
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Phosphatidylinositols / metabolism*
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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor / pharmacology*
Substances
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Phosphates
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Phosphatidic Acids
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Phosphatidylinositol Phosphates
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Phosphatidylinositols
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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
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Adenosine Triphosphate