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Prostaglandin synthetase dependent benzo(a)pyrene oxidation: products of the oxidation and inhibition of their formation by antioxidants

Journal Article · · Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.; (United States)
The products of the arachidonic acid dependent oxidation of benzo(a)pyrene by enzyme preparations from sheep seminal vesicles are the 1,6-, 3,6-, and 6,12- quinones. The metabolites were identified by high performance liquid chromatography and visible spectroscopy. The amount of benzo(a)pyrene converted to quinones by a Tween 20 solubilized preparation during a 15 min period is ..mu..M/mg protein. The relative yields of the individual quinones are 1,6 - 25%, 3,6 - 30%, and 6,12 - 45%. Arachidonate dependent benzo(a)pyrene oxidation is strongly inhibited by butylated hydroxyanisole, vitamin E, and diethyldithiocarbamate and moderately inhibited by butylated hydroxytoluene and vitamin C. Epinephrine and lipoic acid are also inhibitors.
Research Organization:
Wayne State Univ., Detroit
OSTI ID:
6784988
Journal Information:
Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.; (United States), Journal Name: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.; (United States) Vol. 79:2; ISSN BBRCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English