Quantitation of 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (13-HODE) by radioimmunoassay

Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids
Y Tonogai, H H Tai

Abstract

Antibodies against 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (13-HODE) were produced in rabbits by immunizing the animal with 13-HODE-thyroglobulin conjugate. The antibodies appeared to be rather specific for 13-HODE since other hydroxy fatty acids showed minimal crossreaction. The radioimmunoassay was capable of detecting 50 pg per assay tube and was applied to the study of the biosynthesis of 13-HODE in platelets and leukocytes. In contrast to reported findings from endothelial cells, A-23187, thrombin and collagen stimulated synthesis and release of 13-HODE from platelets. However, insignificant synthesis of 13-HODE was found in leukocytes following A-23187 stimulation. Exogenous addition of linoleic acid stimulated the synthesis of 13-HODE from both platelets and leukocytes. The majority of 13-HODE synthesized was found in the medium. These studies suggest that both types of blood cells possess active (omega-6) lipoxygenase. Platelets may use endogenously released linoleic acid to synthesize 13-HODE, whereas leukocytes may utilize linoleic acid released from other cell types for 13-HODE synthesis.

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