Protective Action of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cataract Formation in Cultured Bovine Lenses

Abstract Mitochondria play an important role in controlling oocyte developmental competence. Our previous studies showed that glycine can regulate mitochondrial function and improve oocyte maturation in vitro. However, the mechanisms by which glycine affects mitochondrial function during oocyte maturation in vitro have not been fully investigated. In this study, we induced a mitochondrial damage model in oocytes with the Bcl-2-specific antagonist ABT-199. We investigated whether glycine could reverse the mitochondrial dysfunction induced by ABT-199 exposure and whether it is related to calcium regulation. Our results showed that ABT-199 inhibited cumulus expansion, decreased the oocyte maturation rate and the intracellular glutathione (GSH) level, caused mitochondrial dysfunction, induced oxidative stress, which was confirmed by decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (Δ⍦m) and the expression of mitochondrial function-related genes (PGC-1α), and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and the expression of apoptosis-associated genes (Bax, caspase-3, CytC). More importantly, ABT-199-treated oocytes showed an increase in the intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca 2+]i) and had impaired cortical type 1 inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3R1) distribution. Nevertheless, treatment with glycine significantly ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and apoptosis, glycine also regulated [Ca 2+]i levels and IP3R1 cellular distribution, which further protects oocyte maturation in ABT-199-induced porcine oocytes. Taken together, our results indicate that glycine has a protective action against ABT-199-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in porcine oocytes.

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Fighting Oxidative Stress with Sulfur: Hydrogen Sulfide in the Renal and Cardiovascular Systems

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10030373 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 373

Author(s):

Joshua J. Scammahorn ◽

Isabel T. N. Nguyen ◽

Eelke M. Bos ◽

Harry Van Goor ◽

Jaap A. Joles

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Redox Status ◽

The Body ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Oxygen Species ◽

Enzymatic Production ◽

Age Related ◽

Anti Oxidant ◽

Enzymatic Pathways

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an essential gaseous signaling molecule. Research on its role in physiological and pathophysiological processes has greatly expanded. Endogenous enzymatic production through the transsulfuration and cysteine catabolism pathways can occur in the kidneys and blood vessels. Furthermore, non-enzymatic pathways are present throughout the body. In the renal and cardiovascular system, H2S plays an important role in maintaining the redox status at safe levels by promoting scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS). H2S also modifies cysteine residues on key signaling molecules such as keap1/Nrf2, NFκB, and HIF-1α, thereby promoting anti-oxidant mechanisms. Depletion of H2S is implicated in many age-related and cardiorenal diseases, all having oxidative stress as a major contributor. Current research suggests potential for H2S-based therapies, however, therapeutic interventions have been limited to studies in animal models. Beyond H2S use as direct treatment, it could improve procedures such as transplantation, stem cell therapy, and the safety and efficacy of drugs including NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors. All in all, H2S is a prime subject for further research with potential for clinical use.

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ACS67, a Hydrogen Sulfide–Releasing Derivative of Latanoprost Acid, Attenuates Retinal Ischemia and Oxidative Stress to RGC-5 Cells in Culture

Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science ◽

10.1167/iovs.09-3999 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 284 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

Neville N. Osborne ◽

Dan Ji ◽

Aman S. Abdul Majid ◽

Rebecca J. Fawcett ◽

Anna Sparatore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Retinal Ischemia ◽

Cells In Culture ◽

And Oxidative Stress

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3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase: an enzyme at the crossroads of sulfane sulfur trafficking

Biological Chemistry ◽

10.1515/hsz-2020-0249 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Brandán Pedre ◽

Tobias P. Dick

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Metabolic Disease ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Stress Resistance ◽

Respiratory Function ◽

Acid Metabolism ◽

Cyanide Detoxification ◽

Mercaptopyruvate Sulfurtransferase ◽

Sulfur Trafficking

Abstract3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST) catalyzes the desulfuration of 3-mercaptopyruvate to generate an enzyme-bound hydropersulfide. Subsequently, MPST transfers the persulfide’s outer sulfur atom to proteins or small molecule acceptors. MPST activity is known to be involved in hydrogen sulfide generation, tRNA thiolation, protein urmylation and cyanide detoxification. Tissue-specific changes in MPST expression correlate with ageing and the development of metabolic disease. Deletion and overexpression experiments suggest that MPST contributes to oxidative stress resistance, mitochondrial respiratory function and the regulation of fatty acid metabolism. However, the role and regulation of MPST in the larger physiological context remain to be understood.

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NaHS inhibits NF-κB signal against inflammation and oxidative stress in post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome

RSC Advances ◽

10.1039/c6ra13849g ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (69) ◽

pp. 64208-64214 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shenglan Yang ◽

Danfang Deng ◽

Yingying Luo ◽

Yanran Wu ◽

Rui Zhu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Murine Model ◽

Irritable Bowel ◽

And Oxidative Stress ◽

Post Infectious

In this study, the alleviating role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was investigated in a Post-Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PI-IBS) murine model and Caco-2 cells.

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A Hypothesis: Hydrogen Sulfide Might Be Neuroprotective against Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Induced Brain Injury

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2014/432318 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Yong-Peng Yu ◽

Xiang-Lin Chi ◽

Li-Jun Liu

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Nitric Oxide ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Inflammatory Responses ◽

Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽

Leukocyte Adhesion ◽

Ischemia Reperfusion ◽

The Brain

Gases such as nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO) play important roles both in normal physiology and in disease. Recent studies have shown that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) protects neurons against oxidative stress and ischemia-reperfusion injury and attenuates lipopolysaccharides (LPS) induced neuroinflammation in microglia, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic activities. The gas H2S is emerging as a novel regulator of important physiologic functions such as arterial diameter, blood flow, and leukocyte adhesion. It has been known that multiple factors, including oxidative stress, free radicals, and neuronal nitric oxide synthesis as well as abnormal inflammatory responses, are involved in the mechanism underlying the brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Based on the multiple physiologic functions of H2S, we speculate that it might be a promising, effective, and specific therapy for brain injury after SAH.

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Cytoprotective Effects of N-Acetylcysteine on Streptozotocin- Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in RIN-5F Pancreatic β-Cells

Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry ◽

10.1159/000495200 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 201-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Arwa M.T. Al-Nahdi ◽

Annie John ◽

Haider Raza

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Insulin Secretion ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Protective Action ◽

Mitochondrial Enzymes ◽

Partial Recovery ◽

Β Cells ◽

Pancreatic Β Cells ◽

Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism ◽

Mitochondrial Functions

Background/Aims: Numerous studies have reported overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and alterations in mitochondrial energy metabolism in the development of diabetes and its complications. The potential protective effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in diabetes have been reported in many therapeutic studies. NAC has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and enhance redox potential in tissues protecting them against oxidative stress associated complications in diabetes. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms of the protective action of NAC on STZ-induced toxicity in insulin secreting Rin-5F pancreatic β-cells. Methods: Rin-5F cells were grown to 80% confluence and then treated with 10mM STZ for 24h in the presence or absence of 10mM NAC. After sub-cellular fractionation, oxidative stress, GSH-dependent metabolism and mitochondrial respiratory functions were studied using spectrophotometric, flow cytometric and Western blotting techniques. Results: Our results showed that STZ-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis caused inhibition in insulin secretion while NAC treatment restored the redox homeostasis, enhanced insulin secretion in control cells and prevented apoptosis in STZ-treated cells. Moreover, NAC attenuated the inhibition of mitochondrial functions induced by STZ through partial recovery of the mitochondrial enzymes and restoration of membrane potential. STZ-induced DNA damage and expression of apoptotic proteins were significantly inhibited in NAC-treated cells. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the cytoprotective action of NAC is mediated via suppression of oxidative stress and apoptosis and restoration of GSH homeostasis and mitochondrial bioenergetics. This study may, thus, help in better understanding the cellular defense mechanisms of pancreatic β-cells against STZ-induced cytotoxicity.

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