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Lakshminrusimha S, Abman SH. Oxygen Targets in Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension: Individualized, "Precision-Medicine" Approach. Clin Perinatol 2024; 51:77-94. [PMID: 38325948 PMCID: PMC10857735 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Oxygen is a specific pulmonary vasodilator. Hypoxemia causes pulmonary vasoconstriction, and normoxia leads to pulmonary vasodilation. However, hyperoxia does not enhance pulmonary vasodilation but causes oxidative stress. There are no clinical trials evaluating optimal oxygen saturation or Pao2 in pulmonary hypertension. Data from translational studies and case series suggest that oxygen saturation of 90% to 97% or Pao2 between 50 and 80 mm Hg is associated with the lowest pulmonary vascular resistance.
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- Satyan Lakshminrusimha
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, UC Davis Children's Hospital, 2516 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Pediatric Heart Lung Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Mail Stop B395, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Lai X, Ning XA, Li Y, Huang N, Zhang Y, Yang C. Formation of organic chloride in the treatment of textile dyeing sludge by Fenton system. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 125:376-387. [PMID: 36375923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the oxidation treatment of textile dyeing sludge, the quantitative and transformation laws of organic chlorine are not clear enough. Thus, this study mainly evaluated the treatment of textile dyeing sludge by Fenton and Fenton-like system from the aspects of the influence of Cl-, the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organic carbon, and the removal and formation mechanism of organic chlorine. The results showed that the organic halogen in sludge was mainly hydrophobic organic chlorine, and the content of adsorbable organic chlorine (AOCl) was 0.30 mg/g (dry sludge). In the Fenton system with pH=3, 500 mg/L Cl-, 30 mmol/L Fe2+ and 30 mmol/L H2O2, the removal of phenanthrene was promoted by chlorine radicals (•Cl), and the AOCl in sludge solid phase increased to 0.55 mg/g (dry sludge) at 30 min. According to spectral analysis, it was found that •Cl could chlorinate aromatic and aliphatic compounds (excluding PAHs) in solid phase at the same time, and eventually led to the accumulation of aromatic chlorides in solid phase. Strengthening the oxidation ability of Fenton system increased the formation of organic chlorines in liquid and solid phases. In weak acidity, the oxidation and desorption of superoxide anion promoted the removal and migration of PAHs and organic carbon in solid phase, and reduced the formation of total organic chlorine. The Fenton-like system dominated by non-hydroxyl radical could realize the mineralization of PAHs, organic carbon and organic chlorines instead of migration. This paper builds a basis for the selection of sludge conditioning methods.
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- Xiaojun Lai
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Oxidative stress can be associated with hyperoxia and hypoxia and is characterized by an increase in reactive oxygen (ROS) and nitrogen (RNS) species generated by an underlying disease process or by supplemental oxygen that exceeds the neutralization capacity of the organ system. ROS and RNS acting as free radicals can inactive several enzymes and vasodilators in the nitric oxide pathway promoting pulmonary vasoconstriction resulting in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Studies in animal models of PPHN have shown high ROS/RNS that is further increased by hyperoxic ventilation. In addition, antioxidant therapy increased PaO2 in these models, but clinical trials are lacking. We recommend targeting preductal SpO2 between 90 and 97%, PaO2 between 55 and 80 mmHg and avoiding FiO2 > 0.6-0.8 if possible during PPHN management. This review highlights the role of oxidative and nitrosative stress markers on PPHN and potential therapeutic interventions that may alleviate the consequences of increased oxidant stress during ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
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- Munmun Rawat
- Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, University & Polytechnic Hospital La Fe and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IISLAFE), Valencia, Spain.
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Wang Z, Zhao H, Chen K, Zhou F, Magdassi S, Lan M. Two-dimensional mesoporous nitrogen-rich carbon nanosheets loaded with CeO 2 nanoclusters as nanozymes for the electrochemical detection of superoxide anions in HepG2 cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 209:114229. [PMID: 35390557 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) porous carbon-based composite nanosheets loaded with metal oxide nanoclusters are expected to be promising electrocatalysts for high-performance electrochemical sensors. However, for this complicated composite material, strict reaction conditions and complex synthesis steps limit its general application in electrochemical detection. Here we present a facile method to fabricate 2D mesoporous nitrogen-rich carbon nanosheets loaded with CeO2 nanoclusters (2D-mNC@CeO2), for fabricating superoxide anions (O2•-) electrochemical sensor. The method is based on block copolymers self-assembly and the affinity of polydopamine to metal ions to obtain organic-inorganic hybrid, which can be directly converted into 2D-mNC@CeO2 through carbonization strategy without structural deterioration. Characterizations demonstrate that the 2D-mNC@CeO2 owned the 2D N-doped carbon structure with an interlinked hierarchical mesoporous and the uniformly dispersed CeO2 nanoclusters on the surface. Benefitted from the unique structure, the 2D-mNC@CeO2 shortens electron transfer distance, enhances mass transfer efficiency, exposes numerous active sites, and obtain a high Ce3+/Ce4+ ratio for improving electrocatalytic performance. The 2D-mNC@CeO2/SPCEs sensors for O2•- detection has a detection limit of 0.179 μM (S/N = 3) and sensitivity of 401.4 μA cm-2 mM-1. The sensors can be applied to capture electrochemical signals of O2•- released from HepG2 cells, demonstrating the application potential of the sensors to monitor O2•- in biological fields.
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- Zhenxing Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Casali Center of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 91904, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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Lai X, Ning XA, Zhang Y, Li Y, Li R, Chen J, Wu S. Treatment of simulated textile sludge using the Fenton/Cl - system: The roles of chlorine radicals and superoxide anions on PAHs removal. Environ Res 2021; 197:110997. [PMID: 33713713 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The main content of this work is to investigate the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs: phenanthrene, anthracene, and fluoranthene) from simulated sludge solid phase employing an Fenton/Cl- system under various Cl- contents and pH values. The steady-state concentrations of the hydroxyl, chlorine, and dichloride anion radicals ([·OH]ss, [·Cl]ss, and [Cl2·-]ss) in heterogeneous system were first measured using tert-butanol, nitrobenzene, and benzoic acid. The outcomes exhibited that increasing the Cl- content from 50 to 2000 mg/L (pH = 3.0) or raising the pH from 3.0 to 5.0 (1000 mg/L Cl-) caused [·OH]ss to continuously decrease and [Cl2·-]ss and the concentration of superoxide anions (HO2·/O2·-) to continuously increase. When the pH was 3.0 and the Cl- concentration was 1000 mg/L, [·Cl]ss had a maximum value of 9.27 × 10-14 M. Combining the results of PAH removal, radical quenching, and product analysis, it was found that ·Cl in the Fenton/Cl- system promoted the oxidative degradation of phenanthrene without forming chlorination byproducts. Furthermore, HO2·/O2·- was helpful in removing anthracene and fluoranthene. Under the environment of high Cl- content (≥1000 mg/L), PAHs could be removed more effectively by using HO2·/O2·-. This investigation underpins further study on the regulation of reactive species and the efficient degradation of target organic matter in Fenton/Cl- system, and provides a basis for studying the formation of chlorinated or toxic byproducts in the process of treating textile dyeing sludge by Fenton.
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- Xiaojun Lai
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Wang Z, Zhao H, Gao Q, Chen K, Lan M. Facile synthesis of ultrathin two-dimensional graphene-like CeO 2-TiO 2 mesoporous nanosheet loaded with Ag nanoparticles for non-enzymatic electrochemical detection of superoxide anions in HepG2 cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 184:113236. [PMID: 33872979 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Here we presented a new facile strategy to fabricate ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) metal oxide nanosheets, by using polydopamine-coated graphene (rGO@PDA) as a template under simply wet-chemical conditions. Based on the strategy, graphene-like CeO2-TiO2 mesoporous nanosheet (MNS-CeO2-TiO2) was prepared and was loaded with dispersive Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) to obtain effective electrocatalysts (denoted as Ag/MNS-CeO2-TiO2) for electrochemical detection of superoxide anion (O2•-). Characterizations demonstrated that MNS-CeO2-TiO2 exhibited ultrathin thickness, larger specific surface area, and pore volume in comparison with its bulk counterpart. The above properties of MNS-CeO2-TiO2 shorten electron transmission distance, promotes mass transfer, and is conducive to the dispersion of post-modified AgNPs. Therefore, the recommended Ag/MNS-CeO2-TiO2 sensors (denoted as Ag/MNS-CeO2-TiO2/SPCE) exhibited satisfactory properties, including the sensitivity of 737.1 μA cm-2 mM-1, the detection limit of 0.0879 μM (S/N = 3), and good selectivity. Meanwhile, the sensors also successfully realized in the online monitoring of O2•- released from HepG2 cells, meaning the prepared sensors had practical application potential towards the analysis of O2•- in biological samples.
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- Zhenxing Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China; Research Center of Analysis and Test, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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Wang X, Pu L, Liu C, Gao J, Gu C. Enhanced and selective phototransformation of chlorophene on aluminum hydroxide-humic complexes. Water Res 2021; 193:116904. [PMID: 33582491 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.116904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mineral-humic complexes, known as mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM), are ubiquitous in natural waters. However, the interaction between organic pollutants and MAOM remains elusive, which may affect their degradation process. In this study, photochemical transformation of chlorophene (CP) in the presence of MAOM, prepared by coating aluminum hydroxide with humic acid (HA-HAO), was investigated. Our results showed that the degradation of CP was significantly enhanced in the presence of HA-HAO, and the degradation rate constant was ~5 times as that with HA only. It was because the adsorption of CP to HA-HAO particles was greatly enhanced, and concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was increased on HA-HAO surfaces, which further promoted the reactions between CP and ROS. The quenching experiments combined with EPR technology confirmed that superoxide anion (O2·-) was the primary reactive radical on CP photodegradation. More importantly, the degradation of CP with HA-HAO followed a hydroxylation process, rather than the oligomerization reaction with HA only. Spectroscopic analysis provided direct evidence for the formation of hydrogen bonding between CP phenolic hydroxyl group and surface oxygen of HAO, which would suppress the reactivity of phenolic hydroxyl group, consequently the ortho- and meta-positions of CP became more facile for the hydroxylation reaction. This study shows the importance of MAOM in altering the photochemical behavior and transformation pathway of organic contaminants.
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- Xinghao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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Dahlgren C, Björnsdottir H, Sundqvist M, Christenson K, Bylund J. Measurement of Respiratory Burst Products, Released or Retained, During Activation of Professional Phagocytes. Methods Mol Biol 2020; 2087:301-324. [PMID: 31729000 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0154-9_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Activation of professional phagocytes, potent microbial killers of our innate immune system, is associated with an increased cellular consumption of molecular oxygen (O2). The O2 molecules consumed are reduced by electrons delivered by a membrane localized NADPH-oxidase that initially generate one- and two electron reduced superoxide anions (O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), respectively. These oxidants can then be processed into other highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can kill microbes, but that may also cause tissue destruction and drive other immune cells into apoptosis. The development of basic techniques to measure and quantify ROS generation by phagocytes is of great importance, and a large number of methods have been used for this purpose. A selection of methods (including chemiluminescence amplified by luminol or isoluminol, absorbance change following reduction of cytochrome c, and fluorescence increase upon oxidation of PHPA) are described in detail in this chapter with special emphasis on how to distinguish between ROS that are released extracellularly, and those that are retained within intracellular organelles. These techniques can be valuable tools in research spanning from basic phagocyte biology to diagnosis of diseases linked to the NADPH-oxidase and more clinically oriented research on innate immune mechanisms and inflammation.
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- Claes Dahlgren
- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Zhang J, Wang B, Wang H, He H, Wu Q, Qin X, Yang X, Chen L, Xu G, Yuan Z, Yi Q, Zou Z, Yu C. Disruption of the superoxide anions-mitophagy regulation axis mediates copper oxide nanoparticles-induced vascular endothelial cell death. Free Radic Biol Med 2018; 129:268-278. [PMID: 30248444 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) have been widely used in the industrial and pharmaceutical fields; however, their toxicity profile is deeply concerning. Currently, nanomaterials-induced toxicity in the cardiovascular system is receiving increased attention. Our previous toxicological study found that lysosomal deposition of CuONPs triggered vascular endothelial cell death, indicating that the involvement of autophagic dysfunction was crucial for CuONPs-induced toxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). In the current study, we investigated the detailed mechanism underlying the autophagic dysfunction induced by CuONPs. We demonstrated that CuONPs exposure caused accumulation of superoxide anions, which likely resulted from mitochondrial dysfunctions. MnTBAP, a superoxide anions scavenger, alleviated CuONPs-induced HUVECs death, indicating that excessive superoxide anions were directly related to the CuONPs cytotoxicity in HUVECs. Interestingly, we found that mitophagy (a protective mechanism for clearance of damaged mitochondria and excessive superoxide anions) was initiated but failed to be cleared in CuONPs-treated cells, resulting in the accumulation of damaged mitochondria. Inhibition of mitophagy through Atg5 knockout or blocking of mitochondria fission with Mdivi-1 significantly aggravated CuONPs-induced superoxide anions accumulation and cell death, suggesting that mitophagy is a protective mechanism against CuONPs cytotoxicity in HUVECs. In summary, we demonstrate that superoxide anions (originating from damaged mitochondria) are involved in CuONPs-associated toxicity and that impaired mitophagic flux aggravates the accumulation of excessive superoxide anions, which leads to HUVECs death. Our findings indicate that there are crucial roles for superoxide anions and mitophagy in CuONPs-induced toxicity in vascular endothelial cells.
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- Jun Zhang
- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
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Inoue T, Kinoshita M, Oyama K, Kamemura N, Oyama Y. Captan-induced increase in the concentrations of intracellular Ca 2+ and Zn 2+ and its correlation with oxidative stress in rat thymic lymphocytes. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 63:78-83. [PMID: 30172959 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2018.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Captan, a phthalimide fungicide, is considered to be relatively nontoxic to mammals. There is a possibility that captan affects membrane and cellular parameters of mammalian cells, resulting in adverse effects, because of high residue levels. To test the possibility, we examined the effects of captan on rat thymic lymphocytes using flow-cytometry with appropriate fluorescent probes. Treatment with 10 and 30 μM captan induced apoptotic and necrotic cell death. Before cell death occurred, captan elevated the intracellular concentrations of Ca2+ and Zn2+ and decreased the concentration of cellular thiol compounds. These captan-induced phenomena are shown to cause cell death and are similar to those caused by oxidative stress. Captan also elevated the cytotoxicity of hydrogen peroxide. Results indicate that 10 and 30 μM captan cause cytotoxic effects on mammalian cells. Despite no report on the significant environmental toxicity hazard of captan in humans, it may exhibit adverse effects, described above, on wild organisms.
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- Tomomi Inoue
- Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry, Tokushima University, Tokushima 770-8513, Japan
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry, Tokushima University, Tokushima 770-8513, Japan
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Tokushima Bunri University, Tokushima 770-8514, Japan
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry, Tokushima University, Tokushima 770-8513, Japan.
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Masoud R, Serfaty X, Erard M, Machillot P, Karimi G, Hudik E, Wien F, Baciou L, Houée-Levin C, Bizouarn T. Conversion of NOX2 into a constitutive enzyme in vitro and in living cells, after its binding with a chimera of the regulatory subunits. Free Radic Biol Med 2017; 113:470-477. [PMID: 29079525 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2017.10.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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During the phagocytosis of pathogens by phagocyte cells, the NADPH oxidase complex is activated to produce superoxide anion, a precursor of microbial oxidants. The activated NADPH oxidase complex from phagocytes consists in two transmembrane proteins (Nox2 and p22phox) and four cytosolic proteins (p40phox, p47phox, p67phox and Rac1-2). In the resting state of the cells, these proteins are dispersed in the cytosol, the membrane of granules and the plasma membrane. In order to synchronize the assembly of the cytosolic subunits on the membrane components of the oxidase, a fusion of the cytosolic proteins p47phox, p67phox and Rac1 named trimera was constructed. The trimera investigated in this paper is composed of the p47phox segment 1-286, the p67phox segment 1-212 and the mutated Rac1(Q61L). We demonstrate that the complex trimera-cyt b558 is functionally comparable to the one containing the separated subunits. Each of the subunits p47phox, p67phox and Rac1Q61L has kept its own activating property. The trimera is produced in an activated conformation as seen by circular dichroism. However, the presence of amphiphile is still necessary in a cell-free system to trigger superoxide anion production. The COS7gp91-p22 cells expressing the trimera produce continuously superoxide anion at high rate. This constitutive activity in cells can be of particular interest for understanding the NADPH oxidase functioning independently of signaling pathways.
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- Rawand Masoud
- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, campus Paris Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, UMR8000, Université Paris Sud, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France.
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Le Borgne F, Ravaut G, Bernard A, Demarquoy J. L-carnitine protects C2C12 cells against mitochondrial superoxide overproduction and cell death. World J Biol Chem 2017; 8:86-94. [PMID: 28289521 PMCID: PMC5329717 DOI: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM To identify and characterize the protective effect that L-carnitine exerted against an oxidative stress in C2C12 cells.
METHODS Myoblastic C2C12 cells were treated with menadione, a vitamin K analog that engenders oxidative stress, and the protective effect of L-carnitine (a nutrient involved in fatty acid metabolism and the control of the oxidative process), was assessed by monitoring various parameters related to the oxidative stress, autophagy and cell death.
RESULTS Associated with its physiological function, a muscle cell metabolism is highly dependent on oxygen and may produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), especially under pathological conditions. High levels of ROS are known to induce injuries in cell structure as they interact at many levels in cell function. In C2C12 cells, a treatment with menadione induced a loss of transmembrane mitochondrial potential, an increase in mitochondrial production of ROS; it also induces autophagy and was able to provoke cell death. Pre-treatment of the cells with L-carnitine reduced ROS production, diminished autophagy and protected C2C12 cells against menadione-induced deleterious effects.
CONCLUSION In conclusion, L-carnitine limits the oxidative stress in these cells and prevents cell death.
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Kharroubi W, Haj Ahmed S, Nury T, Andreoletti P, Sakly R, Hammami M, Lizard G. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and apoptotic induction in microglial BV-2 cells treated with sodium arsenate. J Environ Sci (China) 2017; 51:44-51. [PMID: 28115150 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2016.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Revised: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The treatment of microglial BV-2 cells with sodium arsenate (As(V): 0.1-400μmol/L - 48hr) induces a dose-dependent response. The neurotoxic effects of high concentrations of As(V) (100, 200 and 400μmol/L) are characterized by increased levels of mitochondrial complexes I, II, and IV followed by increased superoxide anion generation. Moreover, As(V) triggers an apoptotic mode of cell death, demonstrated by an apoptotic SubG1 peak, associated with an alteration of plasma membrane integrity. There is also a decrease in transmembrane mitochondrial potential and mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate ATP. It is therefore tempting to speculate that As(V) triggers mitochondrial dysfunction, which may lead to defective oxidative phosphorylation subsequently causing mitochondrial oxidative damage, which in turn induces an apoptotic mode of cell death.
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- Wafa Kharroubi
- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté Laboratory Bio-PeroxIL, Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism EA7270/INSERM, Faculty of Sciences Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France; Laboratory of Nutrition-Functional Foods and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia.
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté Laboratory Bio-PeroxIL, Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism EA7270/INSERM, Faculty of Sciences Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France; Laboratory of Nutrition-Functional Foods and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté Laboratory Bio-PeroxIL, Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism EA7270/INSERM, Faculty of Sciences Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté Laboratory Bio-PeroxIL, Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism EA7270/INSERM, Faculty of Sciences Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France
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- Laboratory of Nutrition-Functional Foods and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nutrition-Functional Foods and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté Laboratory Bio-PeroxIL, Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism EA7270/INSERM, Faculty of Sciences Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France
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Zuccarella-Hackl C, von Känel R, Thomas L, Kuebler P, Schmid JP, Mattle HP, Mono ML, Rieben R, Wiest R, Wirtz PH. Higher macrophage superoxide anion production in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with Type D personality. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2016; 68:186-93. [PMID: 26994482 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 02/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type D personality (Type D) is an independent psychosocial risk factor for poor cardiac prognosis and increased mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the involved mechanisms are poorly understood. Macrophages play a pivotal role in atherosclerosis, the process underlying coronary artery disease (CAD). We investigated macrophage superoxide anion production in production in CAD patients with and without Type D. METHODS AND RESULTS We studied 20 male CAD patients with Type D (M:66.7±9.9years) and 20 age-matched male CAD patients without Type D (M:67.7±8.5years). Type D was measured using the DS14 questionnaire with the two subscales 'negative affectivity' and 'social inhibition'. We assessed macrophage superoxide anion production using the WST-1 assay. All analyses were controlled for potential confounders. CAD patients with Type D showed higher superoxide anion production compared to CAD patients without Type D (F(1,38)=15.57, p<0.001). Complementary analyses using the Type D subscales 'negative affectivity' and 'social inhibition', and their interaction as continuous measures, showed that both Type D subscales (negative affectivity: (ß=0.48, p=0.002, R(2)=0.227); social inhibition: (ß=0.46, p=0.003, R(2)=0.208)) and their interaction (ß=0.36, p=0.022, R(2)=0.130) were associated with higher WST-1 reduction scores. Results remained significant when controlling for classical CVD risk factors (i.e. body mass index, mean arterial blood pressure), atherosclerosis severity (i.e. intima media thickness, presence of carotid plaques), and psychological factors (depressive symptom severity, chronic stress). CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate higher macrophage superoxide anion production in CAD patients with Type D compared to those without Type D. This may suggest a mechanism contributing to increased morbidity and mortality in CAD patients with Type D.
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- Claudia Zuccarella-Hackl
- Biological and Health Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Clinic Barmelweid, Barmelweid, Switzerland
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- Biological and Health Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Biological Work and Health Psychology, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Biological and Health Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiology Clinic, Tiefenauspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Biological and Health Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Biological Work and Health Psychology, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.
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Kunasegaran T, Mustafa MR, Murugan DD, Achike FI. The bioflavonoid quercetin synergises with PPAR-γ agonist pioglitazone in reducing angiotensin-II contractile effect in fructose-streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Biochimie 2016; 125:131-9. [PMID: 27012965 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2016.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of combined minimal concentrations of quercetin and pioglitazone on angiotensin II-induced contraction of the aorta from fructose-streptozotocin (F-STZ)-induced type 2 diabetic rats and the possible role of superoxide anions (O2(-)) and nitric oxide (NO) in their potential therapeutic interaction. Contractile responses to Ang II of aortic rings from Sprague-Dawley (SD) and F-STZ rats were tested following pre-incubation of the tissues in the vehicle (DMSO; 0.05%), quercetin (Q, 0.1 μM), pioglitazone (P, 0.1 μM) or their combination (P + Q; 0.1 μM each). The amount of superoxide anion was evaluated by lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence and dihydroethidium fluorescence, and NO by assay of total nitrate/nitrite, and 4-Amino-5-Methylamino-2',7'-Difluorofluorescein (DAF-FM) diacetate. The synergistic reduction of Ang II-induced contraction of diabetic but not normal aorta with minimally effective concentrations of P + Q occurs through inhibiting O2(-) and increasing NO bioavailability. This finding opens the possibility of maximal vascular protective/antidiabetic effects with low dose pioglitazone combined with quercetin, thus minimizing the risk of adverse effects.
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- Thubasni Kunasegaran
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Lapo RA, Gogny M, Chatagnon G, Lalanne V, Harfoush K, Assane M, Desfontis JC, Mallem MY. Equine digital veins are more sensitive to superoxide anions than digital arteries. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 740:66-71. [PMID: 25014758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2013] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This work was designed to investigate (i) the effect of superoxide dismutase (SOD) inhibition on endothelial function and (ii) the free radical-induced endothelial dysfunction in equine digital veins (EDVs) and equine digital arteries (EDAs) isolated from healthy horses. EDV and EDA rings were suspended in a 5 ml organ bath containing Krebs solution. After a 60 min equilibration period, EDV and EDA rings were contracted with phenylephrine. Then, cumulative concentration-response curves (CCRCs) to acetylcholine were performed. In both EDVs and EDAs, acetylcholine (1 nM to 10 µM) produced concentration-dependent relaxation. We investigated the influence of SOD inhibition by diethyldithiocarbamate (DETC; 100 µM), a CuZnSOD inhibitor, on EDAs and EDVs relaxant responses to acetylcholine. Acetylcholine -mediated relaxation was impaired by DETC only in EDVs. SOD activity assayed by a xanthine-xanthine oxidase method was higher in EDAs compared with EDVs (P<0.05). CCRCs to acetylcholine established in the presence of pyrogallol (30 µM) or homocysteine (20 µM), two superoxide anions generating systems showed that in both EDVs and EDAs, the acetylcholine-mediated relaxation was significantly impaired by pyrogallol and homocysteine. This impairment was more pronounced in EDVs than in EDAs. Moreover, the pyrogallol-induced impairment of acetylcholine-mediated relaxation was potentiated by DETC to a greater extent in EDVs. We concluded that due to the lower activity of SOD, EDVs are more sensitive to superoxide anions than EDAs. So, any alteration of superoxide anions metabolism is likely to have a more important impact on venous rather than arterial relaxation.
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- Rock Allister Lapo
- Ecole Inter-états des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires BP 5077 Dakar, Senegal
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de Physiopathologie Animale et Pharmacologie Fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, Unité de Sécurité Sanitaire des Biotechnologies de la Reproduction, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes, F-44307, France
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de Physiopathologie Animale et Pharmacologie Fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de Physiopathologie Animale et Pharmacologie Fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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- Ecole Inter-états des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires BP 5077 Dakar, Senegal
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de Physiopathologie Animale et Pharmacologie Fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de Physiopathologie Animale et Pharmacologie Fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France.
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Chauhan AK, Jakhar R, Paul S, Kang SC. Potentiation of macrophage activity by thymol through augmenting phagocytosis. Int Immunopharmacol 2013; 18:340-6. [PMID: 24316253 PMCID: PMC7185619 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2013.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The potent role of thymol, a natural compound, in modulation of macrophage activity was evaluated by determining all the sequential steps involved during phagocytosis. We found a significant increase in the proliferation of splenocytes in the presence of thymol and it proved to be a good mitogen. Uptake capacity of macrophages was enhanced due to increased membrane fluidity after treatment with thymol and it also increases lysosomal activity of macrophages. Data of superoxide anion generation revealed the involvement of thymol in the generation of respiratory burst as it potentiated this property of macrophages at a concentration of 150 μM. In the case of TNF-α, IL-1ß and PGE(2) a decreased level of secretion was observed 154 ρg/ml, 736.1 ρg/ml, and 151 ρg/ml respectively when compared with lipopolysaccharide treated cells, where the level of these cytokines was significantly high. We also determined the anti-complementary activity of thymol which showed to be more effective than rosmarinic acid. Thus, the results obtained from the study suggest the potential role of thymol as a natural immunostimulatory drug which can be used in the treatment of various immunological disorders.
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- Anil Kumar Chauhan
- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Kyoungsan, Kyoungbook 712-714, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Kyoungsan, Kyoungbook 712-714, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Kyoungsan, Kyoungbook 712-714, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Kyoungsan, Kyoungbook 712-714, Republic of Korea.
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Dornas WC, de Lima WG, dos Santos RC, Guerra JFDC, de Souza MO, Silva M, Souza e Silva L, Diniz MF, Silva ME. High dietary salt decreases antioxidant defenses in the liver of fructose-fed insulin-resistant rats. J Nutr Biochem 2013; 24:2016-22. [PMID: 24135554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2013.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Revised: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this study we investigated the hypothesis that a high-salt diet to hyperinsulinemic rats might impair antioxidant defense owing to its involvement in the activation of sodium reabsorption to lead to higher oxidative stress. Rats were fed a standard (CON), a high-salt (HS), or a high-fructose (HF) diet for 10 weeks after which, 50% of the animals belonging to the HF group were switched to a regimen of high-fructose and high-salt diet (HFS) for 10 more weeks, while the other groups were fed with their respective diets. Animals were then euthanized and their blood and liver were examined. Fasting plasma glucose was found to be significantly higher (approximately 50%) in fructose-fed rats than in the control and HS rats, whereas fat liver also differed in these animals, producing steatosis. Feeding fructose-fed rats with the high-salt diet triggered hyperinsulinemia and lowered insulin sensitivity, which led to increased levels of serum sodium compared to the HS group. This resulted in membrane perturbation, which in the presence of steatosis potentially enhanced hepatic lipid peroxidation, thereby decreasing the level of antioxidant defenses, as shown by GSH/GSSG ratio (HFS rats, 7.098±2.1 versus CON rats, 13.2±6.1) and superoxide dismutase (HFS rats, 2.1±0.05 versus CON rats, 2.3±0.1%), and catalase (HFS rats, 526.6±88.6 versus CON rats, 745.8±228.7 U/mg ptn) activities. Our results indicate that consumption of a salt-rich diet by insulin-resistant rats may lead to regulation of sodium reabsorption, worsening hepatic lipid peroxidation associated with impaired antioxidant defenses.
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- Waleska Claudia Dornas
- Research in Biological Sciences - NUPEB, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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