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Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 261: C161-C168, 1991;
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AJP - Cell Physiology, Vol 261, Issue 1 C161-C168, Copyright © 1991 by American Physiological Society

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Inhibition of gap junction-mediated intercellular communication by alpha-linolenate

C. M. Hasler, M. R. Bennink and J. E. Trosko
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.

The purpose of this investigation was to assess whether alterations in the fatty acid composition of rat liver epithelial (WB-F344) cell phospholipids would modulate gap junction-mediated intercellular communication (GJIC). WB-F344 cells were grown to confluency in culture medium supplemented with one of seven different fatty acids at a concentration of 50 microM for 48 h. Only alpha-linoleate (18:3 n-3) significantly inhibited GJIC. Saturated fatty acids (12:0, 16:0, and 18:0), a monounsaturated fatty acid (18:1 n-9), and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (18:2 and 20:4) did not affect GJIC. The alpha-linolenate-induced inhibition of GJIC was not due to the activation of protein kinase C or intracellular hydroperoxide production, two lipid-dependent parameters previously shown to inhibit GJIC. In addition, alpha-linolenate did not alter membrane fluidity. Although the mechanism by which alpha-linolenate inhibits GJIC is unclear, changes in the fatty acid composition of cell phospholipids may be of critical importance. Subsequent to supplementation with alpha-linolenate, WB-F344 cell phospholipids had reduced 20:4 n-6 and elevated n-3 fatty acids. The results of this investigation emphasize the importance of current research into the influence of lipids on cell function and identify a new mechanism by which gap junctions can be modulated.


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