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. 1972 May;45(1):37–47. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1972.tb09574.x

The release of prostaglandins and rabbit aorta contracting substance (RCS) from rabbit spleen and its antagonism by anti-inflammatory drugs

R Gryglewski, J R Vane
PMCID: PMC1666248  PMID: 5041506

Abstract

1. Slices of rabbit spleen generate rabbit aorta contracting substance (RCS) and a prostaglandin of the E series when they are vibrated or stirred.

2. The release of both substances is increased by arachidonic acid and inhibited by aspirin-like drugs.

3. When the spleen effluent containing RCS and prostaglandin E is incubated for a further 3 min, the prostaglandin concentration increases and the RCS concentration declines.

4. RCS may therefore be an unstable intermediate in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins.

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