Antioxidant changes in heart hypertrophy: significance during hypoxia–reoxygenation injury

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 1330-1335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorrie A. Kirshenbaum ◽  
Pawan K. Singal
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Pressure Overload ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Heart Hypertrophy ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Resting Tension ◽  
Rat Hearts ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
Reoxygenation Injury ◽  
Hypoxia Reoxygenation

Because hypertrophied rat hearts display an increase in antioxidant enzyme activities and because hypoxia – reoxygenation injury is known to involve free radicals, we tested the hypothesis that the hypertrophied heart may be more resistant to this type of injury. Hypertrophied rat hearts after 10 weeks of chronic pressure overload showed elevated superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx) activities and a decrease in lipid peroxidation as indicated by malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Glucose-free hypoxia for 15 min resulted in a complete failure of developed tension and about 200% increase in resting tension in both hypertrophied and sham control groups (p < 0.05). Upon reoxygenation for up to 30 min, hypertrophied hearts recovered developed tension to 60% and resting tension was higher by only 80% of prehypoxic values. In contrast, sham hearts showed only a 25% recovery of developed tension, whereas resting tension remained 130% higher than prehypoxic control values. During hypoxia, the SOD activity was significantly reduced in both sham and hypertrophied groups, whereas GSHPx was reduced only in the sham group. Upon reoxygenation there was no further change in these enzyme activities. Both the SOD and GSHPx activities in the hypertrophied group remained significantly higher than the corresponding reoxygenated sham hearts. During hypoxia, there was no apparent change in MDA content in either the sham or hypertrophied hearts. However, reoxygenation resulted in a significant increase in MDA content in both sham and hypertrophied hearts, but the MDA content was significantly less in the hypertrophied group (p < 0.05). It is suggested that maintenance of an adequate endogenous antioxidant reserve during hypoxia may be important in recovery upon reoxygenation.Key words: antioxidants, hypoxia–reoxygenation injury, heart hypertrophy.

A Protein-bound Polysaccharide Synergistic with Lipopolysaccharide Induces Nitric Oxide Release and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhan-Jun Pang ◽  
Mei Zhou ◽  
Yuan Chen ◽  
Jennifer Wan
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Peritoneal Macrophages ◽  
Treated Mouse ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Nitric Oxide Release ◽  
Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

The aim of this study is to examine whether polysaccharide krestin, a protein-bound polysaccharide, can prevent the progression of therosclerosis and lipoperoxidative injury caused by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) to macrophages. The alterations of GSHPx (glutathione peroxidase), SOD (superoxide dismutase) activity and NO (nitric oxide) release in PSK-treated mouse peritoneal macrophages, and the effect of LPS on them were investigated. With peritoneal injection of PSK, the following were observed in the mouse peritoneal macrophages: 1) an increase in SeGSHPx activity, 2) elevation in non-SeGSHPx and SOD activity; 3) the enzyme activities were further improved by addition of lipopolysaccharide (LPS); and 4) much NO was found to be released by PSK-treated mouse peritoneal macrophages stimulated by LPS.

scholarly journals In Vitro Effects of Brassinosteroids on the Growth and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Groundnut

ISRN Agronomy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aman Verma ◽  
C. P. Malik ◽  
V. K. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Shoot Multiplication ◽  
Multiple Shoots ◽  
Hill Reaction ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
In Vitro Effects

This paper deals with the in vitro effects of brassinosteroids (BRs) on growth in the form of multiple shoots, chlorophyll content, Hill reaction activity (HRA), activities of catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), polyphenol oxidase (PPX), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) in Arachis hypogaea L. genotypes (M-13 and PBS24030). In vitro impact of BR on shoot multiplication potential was found to be the best at 1 mL L−1 with BA (3 mg L−1) in both the cultivars. Flowering was observed in PBS24030 on the medium containing 2.0 mL L−1 BR with 3 mg L−1 BA. Rhizogenesis was noticed in the presence of BR alone. Total chlorophyll content and HRA were highest at 2.0 mL L−1 with BA in M-13 and 1.0 mL L−1 with BA in PBS24030. Antioxidant enzyme activities were increased in the presence of BR whether alone or in combination with BA in both the cultivars. However, progressive decline was observed in case of MDA content. The results obtained in the study clearly indicated not only the in vitro establishment of groundnut cultivars in the presence of BR alone and in combination with BA but also its effect on various growth promotory physiological parameters.

scholarly journals Physiological and biochemical changes in waterlog tolerant sesame genotypes

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
RR Saha ◽  
F Ahmed ◽  
N Mokarroma ◽  
MM Rohman ◽  
PC Golder
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Vegetative Stage ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Waterlogging Tolerance ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
Sesame Genotypes

An experiment was conducted under pot culture to investigate physiological responses as well as antioxidative enzymes activities that may lead to select sesame genotype (s) which were more waterlogging tolerant at vegetative stage. Four sesame genotypes viz. BD-6980, BD- 6985, BD-6992 and BD-7012 were grown under waterlogged (at vegetative stage) and control (no waterlogged) conditions. Plant height, root length, root volume, root dry weight and leaf area per plant in all the four sesame genotypes significantly decreased due to waterlogging at vegetative stage in comparison to controlled condition. Higher SPAD value (Soil and Plant Analyzer Development) and specific leaf mass were recorded in waterlogged plant than controlled plant during waterlogging period but reverse was the case during recovery period. All the genotypes showed positive indices of waterlogging tolerance in terms of better performance of root, stem, leaf and petiole. Among the genotypes, BD 6980 showed higher waterlogging tolerance in all the components followed by BD 6985. Malondialdehyde (MDA) content was found higher in waterlogged plant of all the four sesame genotypes in both waterlogging period and recovery period than the controlled plant. Antioxidant enzyme activities like Peroxidase (POD), Catalase (CAT), Ascorbate peroxidase (APX), Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and Superoxide dismutase(SOD) were inconsistent in the present study but most of the antioxidant enzyme activities showed an increasing trend in waterlogged plant than that of control plant in all the genotypes. Comparatively low amount of MDA content and high antioxidant activities of sesame genotype BD 6980 is considered as highly tolerant to waterlogging and other three genotypes are moderately tolerant under water logging condition.SAARC J. Agri., 14(2): 31-45 (2016)

scholarly journals Effects of hyperaccumulator plant straw on antioxidant enzyme activities and osmotic substances and malondialdehyde content of lettuce under cadmium stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 07004
Author(s):  
Guochao Sun ◽  
Xiangting Xu ◽  
Yunying Xiao ◽  
Xiaohan Wei ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Cadmium Stress ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Bidens Pilosa ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Malondialdehyde Content ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
Hyperaccumulator Plant

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most common green leafy vegetables, which is widely cultivated all over the world, but extremely sensitive to cadmium (Cd) contaminated in soil. The effects of three hyperaccumulator plants straw (Solanum nigrum, Bidens pilosa and Galinsoga parviflora) on the antioxidant enzyme activities and osmotic regulators and malondialdehyde (MDA) content under Cd stress were studied by pot culture. Compared with no straw, three kinds of hyperaccumulator straw of S. nigrum straw, B. pilosa straw and G. parviflora straw increased the content of soluble protein and proline in lettuce, the activity of peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) in lettuce was also increased, and the content of MDA was decreased. The stress resistance of lettuce was improved and the toxicity of Cd to lettuce was alleviated by using three kinds of hyperaccumulator plant straw.

Growth and Antioxidant Responses in Jatropha curcas Cotyledons under Lead Stress

2009 ◽  
Vol 64 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 859-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun Gao ◽  
Rui Yan ◽  
Jun Wu ◽  
Fu-li Zhang ◽  
Sheng-hua Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Lead Concentration ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Responses ◽  
Pal Activity

Jatropha curcas embryos were grown in vitro to observe the effects of lead on cotyledon responses. The cotyledon biomass increased initially and then decreased with increasing lead concentration. The SOD activity increased gradually up to 200 μM and then decreased. The POD activity showed a similar trend. The CAT activity was increased at all lead concentrations, the highest activity being observed at 200 μM. However, the PAL activity was inhibited significantly except for 100 μM. Anaylsis by electrophoresis suggested a significant correlation between lead concentration and patterns of SOD, POD and CAT isoenzymes, and these results were consistent with changes of the antioxidant enzyme activities as assayed in solution.

Effects of bacterial endotoxin on protecting copper-deficient rats from hyperoxia

1986 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 982-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. H. Spence ◽  
S. G. Jenkinson ◽  
K. H. Johnson ◽  
J. F. Collins ◽  
R. A. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Bacterial Endotoxin ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Hyperoxic Exposure ◽  
And Control ◽  
Phosphate Buffered Saline ◽  
Increased Susceptibility

The administration of very low doses of bacterial endotoxin protects rats during exposure to hyperoxia and is associated with the induction of lung antioxidant enzyme activities. Copper-deficient rats have increased susceptibility to O2 toxicity, which may be related to their decreased lung superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) or decreased plasma ceruloplasmin concentrations. To determine whether endotoxin can protect against hyperoxia in this susceptible model, we exposed copper-deficient and control rats to a fractional inspiratory concentration of O2 greater than 0.95 for 96 h after pretreatment with 500 micrograms/kg of bacterial endotoxin or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Mortality in the copper-deficient and control rats given PBS and exposed to O2 for 96 h was 100%. Copper-deficient rats died significantly earlier during the exposure than controls. No mortality occurred in either group treated with endotoxin and hyperoxia despite the decreased activity of copper-dependent enzymes in the copper-deficient rats. Copper-deficient rats treated with endotoxin and exposed to hyperoxia did increase lung Cu-Zn-SOD activity, but activity remained below levels found in air-exposed controls. Mn-SOD activity was found to be induced above air-exposed controls in the copper-deficient rats treated with endotoxin and exposed to hyperoxia. Hyperoxic exposure resulted in a marked increase in plasma ceruloplasmin concentrations in the control rats, but no increases in ceruloplasmin occurred in the copper-deficient animals. Endotoxin protects copper-deficient rats from hyperoxia despite their decreased lung Cu-Zn-SOD activity, and decreased plasma ceruloplasmin.

scholarly journals Propofol Suppressed Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Induced Apoptosis in HBVSMC by Regulation of the Expression of Bcl-2, Bax, Caspase3, Kir6.1, and p-JNK

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhai Zhang ◽  
Yunfei Xia ◽  
Zifeng Xu ◽  
Xiaoming Deng
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
Cerebral Ischemic ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
Cerebral Ischemic Reperfusion ◽  
Hypoxia Reoxygenation

Recent studies have found that propofol may protect brain from cerebral ischemic-reperfusion injury. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. The effects of propofol were evaluated in HBVSMC after hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R). Cell viability and levels of SOD, LDH, and MDA were measured. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. The levels of Bax, Bcl-2, Caspase3, Sur2b, Kir6.1, JNK, p-JNK, mTOR, and p-mTOR proteins were measured by western blotting. H/R decreased cell viability and SOD activity and increased LDH leakage and MDA content in HBVSMC, all of which were significantly reversed by propofol. Propofol suppressed the levels of H/R-induced apoptosis. The expression of Bcl-2 and p-mTOR was significantly downregulated and the expression levels of Bax, Caspase3, Kir6.1, and p-JNK were upregulated following H/R injury. The ratio of p-JNK/JNK was increased; however, that of p-mTOR/mTOR decreased correspondingly. The effects on the expression of these proteins were reversed by propofol treatment. SP600125 enhanced and Everolimus attenuated the effect of propofol. These findings suggested that the protective effect of propofol against H/R injury in the HBVSMC was through the inhibition of apoptosis by inducing the expression of Bcl-2 and p-mTOR as well as inhibiting the expression levels of Bax, Caspase3, Kir6.1, and p-JNK.

scholarly journals Scutellarin attenuates hypoxia/reoxygenation injury in hepatocytes by inhibiting apoptosis and oxidative stress through regulating Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyuan Wu ◽  
Lan Jia
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Heme Oxygenase 1 ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Reoxygenation Injury ◽  
Nrf2 Expression ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Hypoxia Reoxygenation

Abstract Scutellarin is a natural flavonoid that has been found to exhibit anti-ischemic effect. However, the effect of scutellarin on hepatic hypoxia/reoxygenation (ischemia–reperfusion (I/R)) injury remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to explore the protective effect of scutellarin on I/R-induced injury in hepatocytes. Our results showed that scutellarin improved cell viability in hepatocytes exposed to hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R). Scutellarin treatment resulted in decreased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), and increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in H/R-induced hepatocytes. In addition, scutellarin reduced cell apoptosis in H/R-stimulated hepatocytes, as proved by the decreased apoptotic rate. Moreover, scutellarin significantly up-regulated bcl-2 expression and down-regulated bax expression in hepatocytes exposed to H/R. Furthermore, scutellarin treatment caused significant decrease in Keap1 expression and increase in nuclear Nrf2 expression. Besides, scutellarin induced the mRNA expressions of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). Inhibition of Nrf2 significantly reversed the protective effects of scutellarin on H/R-stimulated hepatocytes. In conclusion, these findings demonstrated that scutellarin protected hepatocytes from H/R-induced oxidative injury through regulating the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway, indicating a potential relevance of scutellarin in attenuating hepatic I/R injury.

scholarly journals Effect of silicon chelates from plant raw materials on some physiological parameters in strawberry under in vitro conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 224 ◽  
pp. 04016
Author(s):  
E Ambros ◽  
E Trofimova ◽  
T Novikova
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Shoot Elongation ◽  
Healthy Plant ◽  
Physiological Status ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Plant Raw Materials

For the first time, the effect mechanocomposite based on biogenic silica and green tea flavonoids (MC) on reduction of oxidative stress in microshoots of strawberry plantlets (cv. “Solnechnaya polyanka”) during in vitro multiplication, shoot elongation and rooting stages were established. Compared with the plantlets cultured in MC-free media, the ones cultured in media supplemented with MC showed increased key antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase – SOD, peroxidase – POD, catalase – CAT). SOD activity increased from 1.1 to 1.4 times at 2.5 and 5.0 mg L-1 MC, POD activity – from 1.8 to 3.8 times at 5.0 and 10.0 mg L-1 MC, and CAT activity – from 1.1 to 1.4 times at 5.0 mg L-1 MC depending on the stage of micropropagation. The high antioxidant enzyme activities correlated with the decrease of H2O2 content (up to 1.7 times compared with the control). The revealed changes in the physiological status of strawberry plantlets in the presence of MC contribute to the further successful acclimatization of regenerants to ex vitro conditions. Thus, these results have demonstrated the potential of “green chemistry” for the production of healthy plant material of strawberry cultivars.

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