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  • Title: Prostaglandin-generating factor of anaphylaxis. II. Characterization of activity.
    Author: Steel LK, Bach D, Kaliner MA.
    Journal: J Immunol; 1982 Sep; 129(3):1233-8. PubMed ID: 6180001.
    Abstract:
    Anaphylaxis of lung tissue leads to the generation of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids. A portion of the prostaglandin generation is due to a unique oligopeptide termed "prostaglandin-generating factor of anaphylaxis (PGF-A)," which is generated during anaphylaxis. The activity of PGF-A on human and guinea pig lung was characterized: peak PG formation occurs within 5 to 10 min of the addition of PGF-A, calcium but not magnesium is required for PGF-A activity, and both physiologic pH and temperature are necessary for optimal activity. Human and guinea pig airway and parenchymal (lung) responses to PGF-A were similar (predominantely PGF2 alpha) but were not identical to each other (guinea pig parenchyma produces thromboxane as well). PGF-A is, thus, a novel, potent mediator generated during anaphylaxis of lung tissue that may contribute to the spectrum of tissue responses seen in allergic reactions.
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