Hormonal regulation of DNA synthesis in primary cultures of adult rat hepatocytes : Action of glucagon |
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Authors: | Daniel L. Friedman Thomas H. Claus Simon J. Pilkis Gary E. Pine |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Molecular Biology Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA;2. Department of Physiology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA |
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Abstract: | Primary cultures of adult rat hepatocytes, grown in modified minimal essential medium (Eagle's) containing 10% calf serum, could be induced into DNA replication by combinations of epidermal growth factor (EGF), insulin and glucagon. The three hormones acted synergistically, and cells began entering DNA synthesis 48 h after hormone addition. The ability of the hormones to stimulate DNA synthesis was enhanced by plating cells at high cell concentrations or by conditioned medium, and was diminished by daily medium change. The contribution of glucagon to DNA synthesis was replaced by cAMP plus 1-methyl, 3-isobutyl xanthine or by adrenergic agents. Evidence is presented which suggests that all three hormones are required on the first day of culture, and that EGF and insulin are also required after the first day. This appears to be a useful system for studies on the hormonal initiation of growth in quiescent cells. |
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