Distinct phospholipase A2 enzymes regulate prostaglandin E2 and F2alpha production by bovine endometrial epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The rate-limiting step in prostaglandin (PG) biosynthesis is catalyzed by phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes which hydrolyze arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. Despite their importance in uterine PG production, little is know...

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Main Authors: Elgayyar Mona, Guan Wei, Roberts Mary P, Tithof Patricia K, Godkin James D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/16