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Phospholipid and glyceride biosynthesis in 2,4,5,2',4',5'-hexachlorobiphenyl-treated human skin fibroblasts

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)

2,4,5,2',4',5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl (HCB) was taken up by cultured human skin fibroblasts (A61437; GM488). HCB caused enhanced incorporation of (2-/sup 14/C)acetate into phospholipids and glycerides at low concentration and reduced incorporation at high concentrations. sn-(U-/sup 14/C)Glycerol-3-phosphate incorporation into phospholipids was inhibited. No significant change in total cellular phospholipids was observed. Triglyceride cellular content was increased 29%. The observed stimulation and inhibition of phosphoglyceride synthesis are similar to results obtained with rat liver microsomes.

Research Organization:
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis
OSTI ID:
6656989
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 34:1; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English