Abstract

Free arachidonic acid was measured by gas liquid chromatography in amniotic fluid in 13 women during induction of midtrimester abortion. The abortions were induced by extraamniotic instillation of 0.1% Rivanol. Serial sampling of amniotic fluid were performed through a trans-abdominal catheter up to 22 hrs. Free, total arachidonic acid showed a significant increase from 26±8 ng/ml to 293±102 ng/ml at 22 hrs. The percentage of free arachidonic acid in total free fatty acids increased significantly from 2.2±0.5 to 6.1±1.6% during the same time. The C results suggest a selective release of arachidonic acid during Rivanol-induced abortion.

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