Prostaglandins and hydroxy fatty acids are a family of biologically potent eicosanoids derived from arachidonic acid. These substances are rapidly catabolized and either inactivated or activated further. Prostaglandins are catabolized first by NAD+-dependent 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) followed by delta13-15-ketoprostaglandin reductase (13-PGR) resulting in inactive metabolites. Cloning, characterization and structure and activity relationship at 15-PGDH have been extensively studied. However, regulation of the 15-PGDH gene expression has not been explored in any detail. We have cloned the genomic DNA of mouse 15-PGDH gene and have sequenced the 5?-flanking region. We plan to identify specific regulatory elements involved in gene expression, induced by PMA and dexamethosone and to elucidate the signal transduction pathway of androgen activated 15-PGDH expression. We have also cloned and expressed the cDNA of porcine lung 13-PGR in an active form. We propose to identify the binding domains of NADPH and 15-ketoprostaglandins of 13-PGR by photoaffinity labeling studies and to elucidate the structure and function of the enzyme by site-directed mutagenesis. Finally, we propose to purify and characterize a novel 5-hydroxyeicosanoid dehydrogenase (5-HEDH) which generates a powerful activator of leukocytes, 5-KETE, from 5-HETE. The results of this research program should provide a molecular basis of how the expression of 15-PGDH is regulated and a molecular basis of catalysis of 13-PGR. Furthermore, the program should uncover novel properties of 5-HEDH and shed some light on the role of this enzyme in the inflammatory and allergic reactions.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL046296-10
Application #
6637278
Study Section
Medical Biochemistry Study Section (MEDB)
Program Officer
Lin, Michael
Project Start
1992-08-01
Project End
2005-07-31
Budget Start
2003-08-01
Budget End
2004-07-31
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$217,200
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Kentucky
Department
Chemistry
Type
Schools of Pharmacy
DUNS #
939017877
City
Lexington
State
KY
Country
United States
Zip Code
40506
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