Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

In vitro prostaglandin E2 stimulation of /sup 45/Ca mobilization from chick bone

Journal Article · · Poult. Sci.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0630633· OSTI ID:6200896
The ability of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) to mobilize /sup 45/Ca from chick embryo long bones was assayed in an in vitro bone culture system. Concentrations of PGE2 tested ranged from 10(-9) to 10(-5) M. The PGE2 was effective in stimulating release of /sup 45/Ca from prelabelled bones at all concentrations tested except at 10(-9) M. In addition, stimulation of /sup 45/Ca release could be produced daily for 4 consecutive days of PGE2 culture-pulsing at what appeared to be the optimal PGE2 concentration, 10(-7) M. The authors conclude, as in mammals, PGE2 is a potent stimulator of calcium mobilization from avian bone. The potential involvement of prostaglandins in eggshell formation is discussed.
Research Organization:
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge
OSTI ID:
6200896
Journal Information:
Poult. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Poult. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 63:4; ISSN POSCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English