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Stimulation of platelet-activating factor synthesis by progesterone and A23187 in human spermatozoa.

ABSTRACT: The presence of platelet-activating factor (PAF) has been demonstrated recently in mammalian spermatozoa, together with evidence for a role of this phospholipid in enhancing sperm motility and fertilizing ability. To investigate whether PAF synthesis and release occurs in human spermatozoa following incubation with stimuli that induce acrosome reaction, spermatozoa were incubated with progesterone and A23187, two known inducers of the exocytotic event. PAF synthesis (remodelling pathway) was assessed by [3H]acetate incorporation into PAF. Treatment of spermatozoa with progesterone and A23187 resulted in an increase of [3H]acetate incorporation into PAF. Most of the newly synthesized [3H]PAF formed in response to acrosome reaction was found in the supernatant, suggesting a release of the phospholipid from spermatozoa. PAF-like material extracted from human spermatozoa was able to induce aggregation of rabbit platelets and showed identical retention time and the same ion m/e values as authentic PAF when analysed with g.c.-m.s. Lyso-PAF:acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.67) activity in human spermatozoa was also studied and showed similar kinetic parameters to those described for other cell systems. Stimulation of spermatozoa with progesterone and A23187 induced an increase of [3H]arachidonic acid release, suggesting an activation of phospholipase A. In conclusion, our results demonstrated increased production and release of PAF in human sperm following stimulation with progesterone and A23187 and suggest a role for this phospholipid in the activation of spermatozoa.

SUBMITTER: Baldi E

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1134290 | biostudies-other | 1993 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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