Faculty Opinions recommendation of Tyrosine nitration by superoxide and nitric oxide fluxes in biological systems: modeling the impact of superoxide dismutase and nitric oxide diffusion.

Author(s):  
Harry Ischiropoulos
2012 ◽  
Vol 303 (10) ◽  
pp. L870-L879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeleye J. Afolayan ◽  
Annie Eis ◽  
Ru-Jeng Teng ◽  
Ivane Bakhutashvili ◽  
Sushma Kaul ◽  
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A rapid increase in the synthesis and release of nitric oxide (NO) facilitates the pulmonary vasodilation that occurs during birth-related transition. Alteration of this transition in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is associated with impaired function of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and an increase in oxidative stress. We investigated the hypothesis that a decrease in expression and activity of mitochondrial localized manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) in pulmonary artery endothelial cells (PAEC) increases oxidative stress and impairs eNOS function in PPHN. We isolated PAEC and pulmonary arteries from fetal lambs with PPHN induced by prenatal ductus arteriosus ligation or sham ligation (control). We investigated MnSOD expression and activity, tyrosine nitration of MnSOD, and mitochondrial O2− levels in PAEC from control and PPHN lambs. We introduced exogenous MnSOD via an adenoviral vector (ad-MnSOD) transduction into PAEC and pulmonary arteries of PPHN lambs. The effect of ad-MnSOD was investigated on: mitochondrial O2− levels, MnSOD and eNOS expression and activity, intracellular hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels, and catalase expression in PAEC. MnSOD mRNA and protein levels and activity were decreased and MnSOD tyrosine nitration was increased in PPHN-PAEC. ad-MnSOD transduction of PPHN-PAEC increased its activity two- to threefold, decreased mitochondrial O2− levels, and increased H2O2 levels and catalase expression. ad-MnSOD transduction improved eNOS expression and function and the relaxation response of PPHN pulmonary arteries. Our observations suggest that decreased MnSOD expression and activity contribute to the endothelial dysfunction observed in PPHN.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruokun Yi ◽  
Lei Deng ◽  
Jianfei Mu ◽  
Chong Li ◽  
Fang Tan ◽  
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Antarctic ice microalgae (Chlamydomonas sp.) are a polysaccharide-rich natural marine resource. In this study, we evaluated the impact of Antarctic ice microalgae polysaccharides (AIMP) on D-galactose-induced oxidation in mice. We conducted biological and biochemical tests on tissue and serum samples from mice treated with AIMP. We found that AIMP administration was associated with improved thymus, brain, heart, liver, spleen, and kidney index values. We also found that AIMP treatment inhibited the reduced aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione levels as well as the increased serum, splenic, and hepatic nitric oxide and malondialdehyde levels arising from oxidation in these animals. Pathological examination revealed that AIMP also inhibited D-galactose-induced oxidative damage to the spleen, liver, and skin of these animals. AIMP was additionally found to promote the upregulation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase, endothelial nitric oxide synthase, cuprozinc-superoxide dismutase, manganese superoxide dismutase, catalase, heme oxygenase-1, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase, and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase [quinone] 1 as well as the downregulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase in these animals. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis revealed AIMP to be composed of five monosaccharides (mannitol, ribose, anhydrous glucose, xylose, and fucose). Together, these results suggest that AIMP can effectively inhibit oxidative damage more readily than vitamin C in mice with D-galactose-induced oxidative damage, which underscores the value of developing AIMP derivatives for food purposes.


Biology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 246
Author(s):  
Chiagoziem A. Otuechere ◽  
Adewale Adewuyi ◽  
Olusegun L. Adebayo ◽  
Emmanuel Yawson ◽  
Omolara Kabiawu ◽  
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It has also become increasingly necessary to diversify the production of cellulose for biomedical applications. In this study, cellulose-green-synthesized from Sesamum indicum (GSC)—was administered orally to rats for 14 days as follows: control, 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg GSC. The impact of GSC on the antioxidant status and histomorphology of the testes and epididymis were studied. GSC had no effects on organ weights and organosomatic indices. In the testes, GSC caused nonsignificant changes in superoxide dismutase, catalase, reduced glutathione and nitric oxide levels, whereas it significantly decreased glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde levels. In the epididymis, GSC significantly decreased superoxide dismutase and nitric oxide levels, but caused a significant increase in glutathione peroxidase and reduced glutathione levels. Furthermore, at ×200 magnification, testicular morphology appeared normal at all doses, however, extravasation of the germinal epithelium of the epididymis was observed at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg GSC. Conversely, at ×400 magnification, spermatogenic arrest (testes) and chromatolytic alterations (epididymis) were observed at the higher doses (200 and 400 mg/kg GSC). This study reports on the effect of green-synthesized cellulose on testicular and epididymal histology and redox status and further extends the frontiers of research on cellulose.


2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasemin Gündüztepe ◽  
Setenay Mit ◽  
Ersel Geçioglu ◽  
Neslihan Gurbuz ◽  
Osman Salkacı ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1381-1383
Author(s):  
Allia Sindilar ◽  
Carmen Lacramioara Zamfir ◽  
Eusebiu Viorel Sindilar ◽  
Alin Constantin Pinzariu ◽  
Eduard Crauciuc ◽  
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Endometriosis is described as a gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus; extensively explored because of its increasing incidency, with an indubitable diagnostic only after invasive surgery, with no efficient treatment, it has still many aspects to be elucidated. A growing body of facts sustain oxidative stress as a crucial factor between the numerous incriminated factors implicated in endometriosis ethiopathogeny. Reactive oxygen species(ROS) act to decline reproductive function. Our study intends to determine if an experimental model of endometriosis may be useful to assess the impact of oxidative stress on endometrial cells; we have used a murine model of 18 adult Wistar female rats. A fragment from their left uterine horn was implanted in the abdominal wall. After 4 weeks, a laparatomy was performed, 5 endometrial implants were removed, followed by biochemical tissue assay of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and catalase(CAT). At the end of the experiment, the rats were sacrificed, the implants were removed for histopathological exam and biochemical assay of antioxidant enzymes. The results revealed decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes, pointing on significant oxidative stress involvement.


Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110148
Author(s):  
Joseph Mc Loughlin ◽  
Lorraine Browne ◽  
John Hinchion

Objectives: Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass frequently provokes a systemic inflammatory response syndrome. This can lead to the development of low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). Both of these can affect morbidity and mortality. This study is a systematic review of the impact of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO), delivered via the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit during cardiac surgery, on post-operative outcomes. It aims to summarise the evidence available, to assess the effectiveness of gNO via the CPB circuit on outcomes, and highlight areas of further research needed to develop this hypothesis. Methods: A comprehensive search of Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library was performed in May 2020. Only randomised control trials (RCTs) were considered. Results: Three studies were identified with a total of 274 patients. There was variation in the outcomes measures used across the studies. These studies demonstrate there is evidence that this intervention may contribute towards cardioprotection. Significant reductions in cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels and lower vasoactive inotrope scores were seen in intervention groups. A high degree of heterogeneity between the studies exists. Meta-analysis of the duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and length of hospital stay showed no significant differences. Conclusion: This systematic review explored the findings of three pilot RCTs. Overall the hypothesis that NO delivered via the CPB circuit can provide cardioprotection has been supported by this study. There remains a significant gap in the evidence, further high-quality research is required in both the adult and paediatric populations.


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