Phenytoin-induced DNA synthesis and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate formation in L-929 fibroblasts |
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Authors: | R E Dill G R Farmer |
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Institution: | Department of Anatomy, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas 75246. |
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Abstract: | Culture of L-929 fibroblasts in the presence of phenytoin (2.5-5.0 micrograms/ml) increased DNA synthesis, as indicated by increased 3H]thymidine uptake, while a higher dose (20 micrograms/ml) inhibited DNA synthesis. In like manner, a low dose of phenytoin (5.0 micrograms/ml) was effective in increasing inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate formation while a higher dose (10 micrograms/ml) tended to inhibit this activity. These data suggest that the formation of inositol phosphate second messengers may play a role in phenytoin-induced fibroblast proliferation and connective tissue growth. |
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