Differential oxidative stress thresholds distinguishes cellular response to vascular occlusion and chemotoxicity in vivo

Background: A major effect of cyanide toxicity (CN) and vascular occlusion (VO) is the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) linked with a defective energy coupling process in the mitochondria. In CN, oxygen is present but its conversion is blocked in the mitochondria (Complex V). By contrast, in VO, oxidative stress is induced via reduction of oxygen (blood) circulation to the occluded brain region. We hypothesize that differential oxygen concentration in both forms of ischemia affect ROS production rate in the mitochondria; thus distinguishing the cytotoxicity pattern for CN and VO. Method: Male, adult Wistar rats (N?=?30) were separated into three groups. A set of n?=?12 animals were treated with orally administered potassium ferricyanide. Global vascular occlusion (GVO) was induced in a second set of animals (n?=?12) using neck cuffs to occlude the common carotid arteries and brachiocephalic vein. The control group (n?=?6) received normal saline for the total duration of the treatment (10 days). Glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), malondialdehyde (MDA) and acid phosphatase (ACP) levels were assayed in tissue homogenate using colorimetric assay techniques while Cathepsin D (CAD+) was demonstrated through antigen retrieval immunohistochemistry. Data were analyzed in One Way ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc test. Significance was set p?Results/Discussion: Cyanide treatment and VO caused a significant rise in SOD; attributed to ROS formation in both forms of ischemia. However, an increase in GSH levels demonstrates mitochondria-ROS production in cyanide treatment while no significant change in GSH was observed in VO versus the control (reduced mitochondria-ROS production). In addition, CN recorded a significant increase in GSH when compared with the control and VO (p?Conclusion: Although CN and VO induced oxidative stress through ROS production, our findings suggest a difference in the threshold of ROS production and cytotoxicity for both forms of ischemia. However, this threshold is dependent on the availability of oxygen to fuel mitochondria-ROS production in oxidative stress. Ultimately, the difference in oxygen availability in vivo determined the significance of lipid peroxidation, calcium-shift and autophagic cell response associated with the ischemia. CN treatment generated more ROS and was associated with prominent cellular changes when compared with VO.     

Suppression of superoxide production by chlorothalonil in striped bass (Morone saxatilus) macrophages: the role of cellular sulfhydryls and oxidative stress

Chlorothalonil (TCIN) is the most commonly applied fungicide in the USA, with substantial use in the Chesapeake Bay area. Little is known about the sublethal toxicity of TCIN to fish, but since it is structurally similar to the immunotoxicant pentachlorophenol, the potential for immunomodulation exists. Previous studies have indicated that in vitro exposure of macrophages to TCIN modulates immunostimulated reactive oxygen species (H(2)O(2)/hypochlorous acid) and NADPH production in striped bass (Morone saxatilus). The goals of this study were to determine if TCIN inhibits superoxide (O(2)(-)) production by macrophage NADPH oxidase, to examine the role of cellular sulfhydryl groups in TCIN-induced macrophage dysfunction, and to identify the extent to which lipid peroxidation contributes to the observed toxic effects. The results of lucigenin-augmented chemiluminescence assays indicated that TCIN suppressed both baseline and stimulated O(2)(-) production in a dose-dependent manner. Similar results were obtained using both the particulate stimulant zymosan and the lipid-soluble stimulant phorbol 12-myristate-13-acetate. Inhibition of glutathione synthesis by pre-treatment with buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) enhanced the suppression of O(2)(-) production. The protection of sulfhydryl groups by culturing macrophages with dithiothreitol (DTT) reduced TCIN-induced macrophage dysfunction. TCIN did not initiate lipid peroxidation in macrophages, as measured by the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assay, nor did pre-treatment with BSO potentiate lipid peroxidation. Because the observed TCIN-induced suppression of O(2)(-) was modulated by altering cellular sulfhydryl status with BSO and DTT, it is possible that toxicity results from the inhibition of NADPH oxidase activity by TCIN binding to its functional sulfhydryl groups.     

Inhibition of protein isoprenylation impairs rho-regulated early cellular response to genotoxic stress

Activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) are early cellular responses to genotoxic stress involved in the regulation of gene expression. Pretreatment of cells with the hydroxymethyl glutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitor lovastatin blocked stimulation of JNK1 activity by UV irradiation and by treatment with the alkylating compound methyl methanesulfonate but did not affect activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2 by UV light. Lovastatin also attenuated UV-induced degradation of the NF-kappaB inhibitor IkappaBalpha. The effects of lovastatin on UV-triggered stimulation of JNK1 as well as on IkappaBalpha degradation were reverted by cotreatment with geranylgeranylpyrophosphate but not with farnesylpyrophosphate. Both a geranylgeranyltransferase type I inhibitor and a farnesyltransferase inhibitor blocked JNK1 stimulation by UV irradiation without impairing signaling to NF-kappaB. This indicates that different types of isoprenylated proteins impair UV-induced signaling to JNK1 and NF-kappaB, respectively. Since lovastatin caused a rapid decrease in the level of membrane-bound Rho GTPases, we hypothesize that Rho signaling is inhibited by lovastatin. In line with this hypothesis, Rho-inactivating toxin B from Clostridium difficile abolished both JNK1 activation and IkappaBalpha degradation evoked by UV irradiation. In summary, lovastatin-mediated inhibition of protein isoprenylation abrogates cellular stress responses involving JNK- and NF-kappaB-regulated pathways, which seems to be caused by inactivation of Rho GTPases.     

Age-related decline in cellular response to oxidative stress: links to growth factor signaling pathways with common defects

Accumulation of oxidative damage is believed to be a major contributor to the decline in physiologic function that characterizes mammalian aging, and recent studies suggest that how well you respond to acute oxidative stress is an important factor in determining longevity. Oxidant injury elicits a wide spectrum of responses ranging from proliferation to cell death. The particular outcome observed largely reflects the severity of the stress encountered and the relative degree of activation of various signal transduction pathways aimed at enhancing survival or inducing cell death. Herein we examine the relationship between pathways important in supporting cell survival in response to oxidant injury and those involved in regulating proliferation. We review evidence indicating that [Curr. Opin. Cell Biol. 10 (1998) 248] common pathways are indeed involved in regulating these responses, and [Physiol. Rev. 82 (2002) 47] alterations in shared signaling events likely account for the age-related decline in the ability of cells to respond to both proliferative signals and oxidant stimuli.     

The sigma-1 receptor protects against cellular oxidative stress and activates antioxidant response elements

Sigma-1 receptors are associated with Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorders, and schizophrenia. These receptors show progrowth/antiapoptotic properties via their chaperoning functions to counteract ER (endoplasmic reticulum) stress, to block neurodegeneration, and to regulate neuritogenesis. The sigma-1 receptor knock out mouse offered an opportunity to assess possible mechanisms by which the sigma-1 receptor modulates cellular oxidative stress. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomic screening of the WT (wild type) and sigma-1 KO (knockout) livers was performed to investigate major changes in metabolites that are linked to oxidative stress. Significant changes in protein levels were also identified by two-dimensional (2D) gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. Increased levels of the antioxidant protein peroxiredoxin 6 (Prdx6), and the ER chaperone BiP (GRP78) compared to WT littermates were detected. Oxidative stress was measured in WT and sigma-1 KO mouse liver homogenates, in primary hepatocytes and in lung homogenates. Furthermore, sigma-1 receptor mediated activation of the antioxidant response element (ARE) to upregulate NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) and superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) mRNA expression in COS cells was shown by RT PCR. These novel functions of the sigma-1 receptor were sensitive to well-known sigma ligands via their antagonist/agonist properties.     

Measurement of dissociation constants (pKa values) of organic compounds by multiplexed capillary electrophoresis using aqueous and cosolvent buffers

Evaluation of a multiplexed capillary electrophoresis (CE) method for pK(a) measurements of organic compounds, including low solubility compounds, is presented. The method is validated on a set of 105 diverse compounds, mostly drugs, and results are compared to literature values obtained from multiple references. Two versions of the instrument in two different labs were used to collect data over a period of 3 years and inter-laboratory and inter-instrument variations are discussed. Twenty-four point aqueous and mixed cosolvent buffer systems were employed to improve the accuracy of pK(a) measurements. It has been demonstrated that the method allows direct pK(a) measurements in aqueous buffers for many compounds of low solubility, often unattainable by other methods. The pK(a) measurements of compounds with extremely low solubility using multiplexed CE with methanol/water cosolvent buffers are presented.     

Normal cellular prion protein protects against manganese-induced oxidative stress and apoptotic cell death.

The normal prion protein is abundantly expressed in the central nervous system, but its biological function remains unclear. The prion protein has octapeptide repeat regions that bind to several divalent metals, suggesting that the prion proteins may alter the toxic effect of environmental neurotoxic metals. In the present study, we systematically examined whether prion protein modifies the neurotoxicity of manganese (Mn) by comparing the effect of Mn on mouse neural cells expressing prion protein (PrP(C)-cells) and prion-knockout (PrP(KO)-cells). Exposure to Mn (10microM-10mM) for 24 h produced a dose-dependent cytotoxic response in both PrP(C)-cells and PrP(KO)-cells. Interestingly, PrP(C)-cells (EC(50) 117.6microM) were more resistant to Mn-induced cytotoxicity, as compared to PrP(KO)-cells (EC(50) 59.9microM), suggesting a protective role for PrP(C) against Mn neurotoxicity. Analysis of intracellular Mn levels showed less Mn accumulation in PrP(C)-cells as compared to PrP(KO)-cells, but no significant changes in the expression of the metal transporter proteins transferrin and DMT-1. Furthermore, Mn-induced mitochondrial depolarization and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation were significantly attenuated in PrP(C)-cells as compared to PrP(KO)-cells. Measurement of antioxidant status revealed similar basal levels of glutathione (GSH) in PrP(C)-cells and PrP(KO)-cells; however, Mn treatment caused greater depletion of GSH in PrP(KO)-cells. Mn-induced mitochondrial depolarization and ROS production were followed by time- and dose-dependent activation of the apoptotic cell death cascade involving caspase-9 and -3. Notably, DNA fragmentation induced by both Mn treatment and the oxidative stress inducer hydrogen peroxide (100microM) was significantly suppressed in PrP(C)-cells as compared to PrP(KO)-cells. Together, these results demonstrate that prion protein interferes with divalent metal Mn uptake and protects against Mn-induced oxidative stress and apoptotic cell death.     

Interconversion of NAD(H) to NADP(H). A cellular response to quinone-induced oxidative stress in isolated hepatocytes

Quinones may be toxic by a number of mechanisms, including oxidative stress caused by redox cycling and arylation. This study has compared the cytotoxicity of four quinones, with differing abilities to arylate cellular nucleophiles and redox cycle, in relation to their effects on cellular pyridine nucleotides and ATP levels in rat hepatocytes. Non-toxic concentrations (50 microM) of menadione (redox cycles and arylates), 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (neither arylates nor redox cycles via a one electron reduction) and 2,3-dimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (a pure redox cycler) all caused markedly similar changes in cellular pyridine nucleotides. An initial decrease in NAD+ was accompanied by a small, transient increase in NADP+ and followed by a larger, prolonged increased in NADPH and total NADP+ + NADPH. At toxic concentrations (200 microM), the quinones caused an extensive depletion of NAD(H), an increase in levels of NADP+ and an initial rise in total NADP+ + NADPH, prior to a decrease in ATP levels and cell death. Nucleotide changes were not observed with non-toxic (20 microM) or toxic (100 microM) concentrations of p-benzoquinone (a pure arylator) and ATP loss accompanied or followed cell death. A novel mechanism for the activation of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone has been implicated. Our findings also suggest that a primary event in the response of the cell to redox cycling quinones is to bring about an interconversion of pyridine nucleotides, possibly mediated by an NAD+ reduction, in an attempt to combat the effects of oxidative stress.     

Fast analysis of glycosaminoglycans by microchip electrophoresis with in situ fluorescent detection using ethidium bromide

We analyzed some glycosaminoglycans and natural and artificial acidic polysaccharides using microchip electrophoresis in the buffer containing ethidium bromide, and found that they were successfully separated and detected within 150 s with comparable sensitivity with that of conventional electrophoresis using cellulose acetate membrane. We applied the technique to the analysis of glycosaminoglycans in pharmaceutical preparations and also in cultured cancer cells. Rapidness and easy operation of the proposed technique are quite useful for routine analysis of glycosaminoglycans.     

Characterization of bovine collagens using capillary electrophoresis — an alternative to slab gel electrophoresis

A capillary electrophoresis method was developed and characterized for analyzing the spectrum of collagen subspecies in collagen preparations. The Bio-Rad CE-SDS protein kit was used for the dynamic sieving separation of collagen subspecies in this CE method (DSCE). The optimized method utilized a 36 cm (or 24 cm)×50 μm uncoated capillary, electrophoretic injection at 10 kV for 10 s, a run voltage of 15 kV, a capillary temperature of 20°C, and UV detection at 220 nm. A preliminary validation of the method was performed. The assay had good repeatability (RSDs for peaks were 1–5%), and responses were linear for assay solutions with collagen concentrations from 0.125 to 1.25 mg/ml. The DSCE electropherogram of bovine skin collagen provided a profile of subspecies similar in number and relative abundance to that generated by scanning of Coomassie-stained SDS-PAGE gels.     

用双向凝胶电泳分析低浓度烷化剂N-甲基-N′-硝基-N-亚硝胍引起的人羊膜FL细胞蛋白质的表达差异

目的 为了研究哺乳类细胞受到低浓度烷化剂攻击后蛋白表达谱的变化。方法 用双向凝胶电泳结合相应的2-DE分析软件比较烷化剂N-甲基-N′-硝基-N-亚硝基胍（MNNG）处理组和二甲基亚砜对照组的FL细胞的蛋白质组的表达差异。结果 MNNG处理后的FL细胞中检测到10个新出现的蛋白点，同时有5个蛋白点在MNNG处理后消失；有30个点在表达量上有显著变化，其中16个点在MNNG处理后表达升高，另14个点则表达量降低。结论 在低浓度烷化剂攻击的FL细胞中有一系列蛋白质表达水平的改变，提示这些发生改变的蛋白质可能参与了哺乳类细胞非定标性突变的发生。     

Propofol ameliorates doxorubicin-induced oxidative stress and cellular apoptosis in rat cardiomyocytes

Background

Propofol is an anesthetic with pluripotent cytoprotective properties against various extrinsic insults. This study was designed to examine whether this agent could also ameliorate the infamous toxicity of doxorubicin, a widely-used chemotherapeutic agent against a variety of cancer diseases, on myocardial cells.

Methods

Cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes were administrated with vehicle, doxorubicin (1 μM), propofol (1 μM), or propofol plus doxorubicin (given 1 h post propofol). After 24 h, cells were harvested and specific analyses regarding oxidative/nitrative stress and cellular apoptosis were conducted.

Results

Trypan blue exclusion and MTT assays disclosed that viability of cardiomyocytes was significantly reduced by doxorubicin. Contents of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species were increased and antioxidant enzymes SOD1, SOD2, and GPx were decreased in these doxorubicin-treated cells. Mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity and membrane potential were also depressed, along with activation of key effectors downstream of mitochondrion-dependent apoptotic signaling. Besides, abundance of p53 was elevated and cleavage of PKC-δ was induced in these myocardial cells. In contrast, all of the above oxidative, nitrative and pro-apoptotic events could be suppressed by propofol pretreatment.

Conclusions

Propofol could extensively counteract oxidative/nitrative and multiple apoptotic effects of doxorubicin in the heart; hence, this anesthetic may serve as an adjuvant agent to assuage the untoward cardiac effects of doxorubicin in clinical application.     

用双向凝胶电泳分析低浓度烷化剂N-甲基-N′-硝基-N-亚硝胍引起的人羊膜FL细胞蛋白质的表达差异

目的　为了研究哺乳类细胞受到低浓度烷化剂攻击后蛋白表达谱的变化。方法　用双向凝胶电泳结合相应的 2 DE分析软件比较烷化剂N 甲基 N′ 硝基 N 亚硝基胍 (MNNG)处理组和二甲基亚砜对照组的FL细胞的蛋白质组的表达差异。结果MNNG处理后的FL细胞中检测到 10个新出现的蛋白点 ,同时有 5个蛋白点在MNNG处理后消失 ;有30个点在表达量上有显著变化 ,其中 16个点在MNNG处理后表达升高 ,另 14个点则表达量降低。结论　在低浓度烷化剂攻击的FL细胞中有一系列蛋白质表达水平的改变 ,提示这些发生改变的蛋白质可能参与了哺乳类细胞非定标性突变的发生。     

白藜芦醇抑制人牙龈成纤维细胞炎症和氧化应激的机制研究

目的 探讨白藜芦醇（RSV）对牙龈卟啉单胞菌脂多糖（LPS）诱导的人牙龈成纤维细胞（HGF）的炎症和氧 化应激的调节作用。方法 原代培养HGF,将细胞分为实验1和实验2：实验1细胞分为对照组、LPS组、RSV 20 μmol/L 组、RSV 40 μmol/L组、RSV 80 μmol/L组、LPS+RSV 20 μmol/L组、LPS+RSV 40 μmol/L组和LPS+RSV 80 μmol/L组;实 验2细胞分为对照组、LPS组、LPS+RSV 40 μmol/L 组、LPS+RSV 40 μmol/L+E5564组和LPS+E5564组。通过CCK-8 法评估细胞活力。利用酶联免疫吸附试验测定白细胞介素（IL）-1β、IL-6、IL-8、肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）-α、超氧化物歧 化酶（SOD）、丙二醛（MDA）和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶（GSH-Px）水平。通过Western blot分析测量蛋白的表达水平。结 果 20、40和80 μmol/L RSV对HGF均没有明显的细胞毒性作用。在LPS诱导的HGF细胞中,40和80 μmol/L RSV 通过下调IL-1β、IL-6、IL-8和TNF-α的表达减弱炎症反应,降低了MDA的含量,并显著提高了SOD的水平,80 μmol/L RSV显著提高了GSH-Px水平（P＜0.05）。此外,20、40和80 μmol/L RSV可诱导Toll样受体4（TLR4）/MyD88/NF-κB 信号通路的失活,其均可降低TLR4、MyD88和p-p65蛋白的表达水平（P＜0.05）。TLR4抑制剂（E5564）通过下调IL- 1β、IL-6、IL-8和TNF-α的产生以及上调GSH-Px水平进一步增强了RSV对炎症和氧化应激损伤的缓解作用（P＜ 0.05）。结论 RSV可通过诱导TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB信号通路失活,减轻LPS导致的HGF炎症和氧化应激损伤。     

Sevoflurane-induced oxidative stress and cellular injury in human peripheral polymorphonuclear neutrophils.

Sevoflurane is an inhalation anesthetic used for general anesthesia. Several studies have demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) exist in cardioprotection when preconditioned with sevoflurane. Moreover, sevoflurane can also directly trigger the formation of peroxynitrite. Up to now, information pertinent to the effect of sevoflurane on cellular injuries in human polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) is scant. In this study, we demonstrated that sevoflurane significantly increases intracellular H2O2 and/or peroxide, superoxide, and nitric oxide (NO) in PMN within 1h treatment. Intensification of intracellular glutathione (GSH) depletion in PMN has been demonstrated with the presence of sevoflurane. Inhibition of sevoflurane-mediated intracellular H2O2 and/or peroxide in PMN by catalase, mannitol, dexamethasone, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and trolox, but not superoxide dismutase (SOD) pretreatment, was observed. Among them, catalase has the best effect scavenging intracellular H2O2 and/or peroxide, suggesting that H2O2 is the major ROS during sevoflurane treatment. Two apoptotic critical factors-lowering of the mitochondrial transmembrane potential (DeltaPsim) and activation of caspase 3/7-were significantly increased after 1h of sevoflurane treatment. Apoptosis of PMN were determined by comet assay and flow cytometric analysis of annexin V-FITV protein binding to the cell surface. Exposure of PMN to sevoflurane markedly increased apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. In summary, these results are important for demonstrating the oxidative stress and cellular injury on sevoflurane-treated human PMN.     

Improvements of cellular stress response on resveratrol in liposomes

Resveratrol (RSV) has proven potential in prophylaxis and treatment of various disorders mediated by free radicals and oxidative stress. RSV solubility, stability, and cytotoxicity must be regulated for satisfactory bioavailability. Here, RSV was loaded into liposomes, characterized by PCS and TEM and evaluated on HEK293 cell line by metabolic activity assay, electron paramagnetic resonance, and fluorescence microscopy.RSV at 10 μM induced changes in cell metabolic activity and significantly improved antioxidative capacity. At 100 μM it showed concentration-dependent cytotoxicity. Oligolamellar liposomes with mean diameter 84 nm, polydispersity index 0.2, and zeta potential −40 mV showed high entrapment of RSV and rapid cellular internalization. Cell stress caused by UV-B irradiation diminished cell metabolic activity by 50%. RSV loaded into them showed no cytotoxicity at 100 μM and stimulated cellular metabolic and antioxidant activity levels to eliminate the harmful effect of the stress. Localization of RSV within liposomal bilayer is crucial for stimulation of cell-defense system, prevention of RSV cytotoxicity, and its long-term stability. In summary, evidence of different metabolic activity using free RSV and LIP–RSV is presented indicating that liposome-mediated uptake of RSV is more effective for improvement of the cell-stress response.     

Redox regulation of cellular stress response in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease with characteristic foci of inflammatory demyelination in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Recent studies have demonstrated not only that axonal damage and neuronal loss are significant pathologic components of MS, but that this neuronal damage is thought to cause the permanent neurologic disability often seen in MS patients. Emerging finding suggests that altered redox homeostasis and increased oxidative stress, primarily implicated in the pathogenesis of MS, are a trigger for activation of a brain stress response. Relevant to maintenance of redox homeostasis, integrated mechanisms controlled by vitagenes operate in brain in preserving neuronal survival during stressful conditions. Vitagenes encode for heat shock proteins (Hsp) Hsp32, Hsp70, the thioredoxin and the sirtuin protein systems. In the present study we assess stress response mechanisms in the CSF, plasma and lymphocytes of control patients compared to MS patients. We found that the levels of vitagenes Hsp72, Hsc70, HO-1, as well as oxidative stress markers carbonyls and hydroxynonenals were significantly higher in the blood and CSF of MS patients than in control patients. In addition, an increased expression of Trx and sirtuin 1, together with a decrease in the expression of TrxR were observed. Our data strongly support a pivotal role for redox homeostasis disruption in the pathogenesis of MS and, consistently with the notion that new therapies that prevent neurodegeneration through nonimmunomodulatory mechanisms can have a tremendous potential to work synergistically with current MS therapies, unravel important targets for new cytoprotective strategies.