Inhibition of mouse hepatocyte intercellular communication by phthalate monoesters

Klaunig, JE; Ruch, RJ; Deangelo, AB; Kaylor, WH

HERO ID

630669

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1988

Language

English

PMID

3203332

HERO ID 630669
In Press No
Year 1988
Title Inhibition of mouse hepatocyte intercellular communication by phthalate monoesters
Authors Klaunig, JE; Ruch, RJ; Deangelo, AB; Kaylor, WH
Journal Cancer Letters
Volume 43
Issue 1-2
Page Numbers 65-71
Abstract A series of straight and branched chain phthalate monoesters were examined for their effects on hepatocyte intercellular communication in male B6C3F1 mouse hepatocytes. Intercellular communication was determined autoradiographically following the passage and incorporation of [5-3H]uridine nucleotides from pre-labelled hepatocytes into non-labelled hepatocytes. Intercellular communication was evaluated in hepatocytes after 8 h treatment of straight and branched chain phthalate esters at sublethal concentrations. Straight chain phthalate monoesters (mono(ethyl)phthalate, mono(n-butyl) phthalate, mono(n-hexyl)phthalate, mono(n-octyl)phthalate, mono(n-nonyl)phthalate and mono(isononyl)phthalate) had no effect on hepatocyte intercellular communication. Branched chain phthalate monoesters that contained an ethylalkyl moiety (i.e. mono(2-ethylpropyl) phthalate, mono(2-ethylbutyl)phthalate, mono(2-ethylpentyl)-phthalate and mono(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) inhibited intercellular communication. These results show a structure-activity relationship in the ability of phthalate monoesters to inhibit intercellular communication in mouse hepatocytes. Based upon previous correlations between inhibition of intercellular communication in hepatocytes and hepatocarcinogenicity, these data suggest that branched chain phthalate esters may be liver carcinogens in male B6C3F1 mice.
Doi 10.1016/0304-3835(88)90215-7
Pmid 3203332
Wosid WOS:A1988R795000012
Url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0304383588902157
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Comments Authoring Organization: ESSEX TESTING CLINIC INC
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
Keyword Animals; Cell Communication/drug effects; Intercellular Junctions/ drug effects; Liver/ drug effects; Male; Mice; Phthalic Acids/ pharmacology; Structure-Activity Relationship
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