Stimulation of fatty acid release in glioblastoma cells by caffeine

Jeng, I.; Klemm, N.

Biochemistry International 9(5): 631-635

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0158-5231
PMID: 6441576
Document Number: 228306
Caffeine, a well-known behavior stimulant, was found to activate the fatty acid release mechanism in glioblastoma cells. The enhancement of the liberation of fatty acids from esterified complex lipids by caffeine was time dependent. Cell density had a strong influence on the responsiveness to caffeine. The mobilization of unsaturated fatty acids were preferentially stimulated by caffeine. Therefore, caffeine may alter membrane structure and enhance eicosanoid biosynthesis.

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