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Sea-Nine^TM 211(4,5-dichloro-2-(n-octyl)-3(2H)-isothiazolone) is a potent stimulator of eicosanoid biosynthesis in the sea squirt, Ciona intestinalis (L.)

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Tony Clare

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Abstract

The isothiazolone, Sea-Nine 211(TM), is a broad-spectrum antifoulant whose mechanism of action is poorly understood. In the light of recent reports that eicosanoids may modulate invertebrate larval settlement, the present study examined the effect of Sea-Nine 211 on eicosanoid biosynthesis in the sea squirt, Ciona intestinalis. Using RP-HPLC and examination of peak absorption spectra, the tunic of this species was shown to produce a range of lipoxygenase products, including 8-HEPE, 12-HEPE, 8,15-diHEPE and 8,15-diHETE. Sea-Nine 211(TM) was similar in potency to the calcium ionophore, A 23187, in inducing biosynthesis of these eicosanoids, being maximally effective at 5-10 mu M. While the effect of Sea-Nine 211 on C. intestinalis settlement has yet to be examined, it is suggested that this antifoulant may exert its action, at least in part, by modulating eicosanoid biosynthesis.

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Author(s): Knight J, Rowley AF, Clare AS

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Biofouling

Year: 1999

Volume: 14

Issue: 3

Pages: 213-217

Print publication date: 01/12/1999

ISSN (print): 0892-7014

ISSN (electronic): 1026-7867

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927019909378412

DOI: 10.1080/08927019909378412

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