Table 2.

PLA2 activity in neurons and growth cones: whole neurons versus GCPs

ConditionConcentration (nm)SubstrateNet activity (pmol · min−1 ·  mg protein−1)
Intact neuronsGCPs
ControlPI0.6  ± 0.4537.9  ± 1.1
PE4.4  ± 0.9925.7  ± 2.3
Thrombin200PI42.5  ± 16262  ± 47
PE26.8  ± 1.9210.2  ± 4.8
  • Data are from representative experiment done in triplicate (values are means ± SD). All measurements were obtained in the same experiment and share the control indicated.