Induction of Axon Growth and Increased Acetylcholinesterase Production in Mouse Neuroblastoma by Sulfur Mustards.

Abstract

The bifunctional alkylating agent, di-2-chloroethyl sulfide (HS), induced acetylcholinesterase (AChE) synthesis and axon formation in mouse neuroblastoma cells in vitro. The monofunctional analog, 2-chloroethylethyl sulfide (CEES), produced similar effects, but much higher concentrations were required. The induction by HS occurred even when the induction of axon formation was blocked by vinblastine. The enzyme induction by HS was inversely related to the ability of the monolayer cells to divide, as measured by observing the appearance of microcolonies or the disappearance of single cells. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0765426

Entities

People

  • Bruno Papirmeister
  • J. David Turnbull
  • Vincent J. Aloyo

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetylcholinesterases
  • Alkylating Agents
  • Enzymes
  • Monomolecular Films
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Production

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Geochemistry
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).