Activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase in Lobaria pulmonaria from forest communities of middle and northernmost boreal zone (NW Russia)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-242
Author(s):  
Olga Vladimirovna Chirva ◽  
Ksenya Mihajlovna Nikerova ◽  
Vera Ivanovna Androsova ◽  
Roman Viktorovich Ignatenko
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Boreal Zone ◽  
Forest Communities ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Lobaria Pulmonaria ◽  
Ontogenetic Stages

The present study was carried out to evaluate the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the protein content in Lobaria pulmonaria thalli of various ontogenetic stages (studied groups: juvenile and mature) in forest communities of the middle and northernmost boreal subzones (i.e. two habitat groups). Obtained results showed that the protein content in thalli of different ontogenetic stages and habitats did not differ significantly between the two studied groups and ranged from 3.4 to 3.8 mg g-1. Peroxidase (POD) activity was low and did not exceed 0.01 µmol TG mg-1 of protein. No significant differences between the studied groups (ontogenetic and habitat) in POD was found. On the contrary, the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) showed significant differences. SOD activity ranged from 5.1 to 6.3 U mg-1 of protein. Significant differences were found between the SOD activity in juvenile and mature L. pulmonaria thalli in the communities of the northern boreal subzone (p = 0.043) and in juvenile thalli from different habitats (р = 0.020). In general, CAT activity ranged from 187 to 605 μmol H2O2 mg-1 protein. Significant differences in CAT activity were apparent between the thalli from the middle and northernmost boreal subzone communities (p=0.040). The differences in CAT activity values in juvenile and mature thalli in the northernmost boreal subzone (p = 0.006) were found as well. Juvenile thalli from different habitats (p = 0.008) differed. As a result we suggest that juvenile thalli might be more suitable for the purposes of bioindication of environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, since they are more sensitive in comparison to mature thalli.

Rat lung antioxidant enzymes: differences in perinatal gene expression and regulation

1992 ◽  
Vol 263 (4) ◽  
pp. L466-L470 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. B. Clerch ◽  
D. Massaro
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Manganese Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Late Gestation ◽  
Postnatal Exposure ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Copper Zinc Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Manganese Superoxide ◽  
Copper Zinc

The lung activity of the antioxidant enzymes (AOEs) copper, zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu,Zn SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GP), but not manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn SOD), increases in rats during late gestation; the concentrations of Cu,Zn SOD mRNA and CAT mRNA also rise. During early postnatal exposure to > 95% O2, the lung activity of Cu,Zn SOD, CAT, and GP increases. We now show 1) the lung concentration of Mn SOD mRNA and GP mRNA does not increase in late gestation; 2) Mn SOD activity and the concentration of its mRNA and of GP mRNA increase during exposure of neonatal rats to > 95% O2; and 3) as previously shown for CAT mRNA, the increase in lung concentration of the mRNAs for Cu,Zn SOD, Mn SOD, and GP during early postnatal hyperoxia occurs with a 70–80% prolongation of the half-life of these mRNAs. We conclude that 1) in late gestation the level at which lung AOE gene expression is regulated differs among the enzymes, 2) the level at which lung AOE gene expression is regulated shortly after birth in response to > 95% O2 is uniform among the enzymes, and 3) the lung's AOE response to neonatal hyperoxia is not merely a step-up of its prenatal regulation but involves different regulatory mechanisms based on increased stability of AOE mRNAs

scholarly journals The Effects of Buckwheat Leaf and Flower Extracts on Antioxidant Status in Mouse Organs

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilona Sadauskiene ◽  
Arunas Liekis ◽  
Rasa Bernotiene ◽  
Jurgita Sulinskiene ◽  
Arturas Kasauskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Mouse Liver ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Brain Cells ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
The Brain

This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the extracts of buckwheat leaf and flower on the antioxidant status of the brain and liver tissue. The administration of buckwheat extracts (both concentrations were 10%) to mice (at the dose 10 mL/kg of body weight) for 21 days significantly decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and reduced the amount of glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the mouse brain, while catalase (CAT) activity significantly increased. In the mouse liver, the amount of GSH and activity of SOD increased, while the CAT activity after administering buckwheat leaf and flower extracts was lower in experimental mice than in the control group. However, the administration of 10% ethanol (for 21 days) to control animals also had a significant effect on the antioxidant system in brain and liver cells. Experimental animals demonstrated rather marked changes in the activities of the antioxidant enzymes SOD and CAT in their liver and brain cells, and changes in the levels of GSH and MDA were observed when compared with the control group.

Effect of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] stress in roots of Cr-tolerant and Cr-sensitive barley cultivars

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yildiz ◽  
H. Terzi
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Dehydrogenase Activity ◽  
Total Soluble Protein ◽  
Guaiacol Peroxidase ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Barley Cultivars ◽  
Significant Difference

The effect of different chromium [Cr(VI)] concentrations (0, 75, 150 and 225 μM) on dehydrogenase activity, total soluble protein, proline, malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant enzymes was investigated in the roots of two barley cultivars (Cr-tolerant Zeynelağa and Cr-sensitive Orza-96) in hydroponic experiments. The root dehydrogenase activity and protein content decreased with an increase in the Cr(VI) concentration, but no significant difference was found between the two barley cultivars. Cr(VI) stress increased the contents of proline and MDA in both cultivars, but this effect was more pronounced in Orza-96 than in Zeynelağa. The activities of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and guaiacol peroxidase (POD), exhibited changes. The SOD activity increased in Zeynelağa and decreased in Orza-96 at 225 μM Cr(VI) compared to their controls. Cr(VI) stress decreased the APX and POD activities. Zeynelağa had greater APX activity than Orza-96 at 150 and 225 μM Cr(VI). However, there was no marked difference in POD activities between the two cultivars. The decrease in root dehydrogenase activity and protein content, the increase in proline and lipid peroxidation, and the alterations in the activities of antioxidant enzymes may be indicative of oxidative stress induced by Cr(VI).

Biological variability of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase in blood

1991 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1932-1937 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Guemouri ◽  
Y Artur ◽  
B Herbeth ◽  
C Jeandel ◽  
G Cuny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Biological Variability ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes Activities ◽  
Automated Methods

Abstract We studied the biological variability of blood superoxide dismutase (SOD; EC 1.15.1.1), glutathione peroxidase (GPX; EC 1.11.1.9), and catalase (CAT; EC 1.11.1.6) in a sample of 1836 apparently health subjects, ages 4-97 years. SOD and GPX activities were assayed in plasma (P) and erythrocytes (E) by automated methods, and CAT was measured in erythrocytes by a manual technique. No statistically significant variation of these antioxidant enzyme activities according to gender was demonstrated, except for E-GPX, which was slightly but significantly higher in women than in men (P less than 0.001). Activities appear rather stable in adults less than 65 years old, but decrease for most enzymes in the elderly. There is no evidence that weight, blood pressure, or menopause influences the antioxidant enzymes' activities. In girls ages 10-14 years, E-SOD activity is reduced by 16% (P less than 0.05) after menarche. Variations related to smoking and alcohol consumption are slight and concern only P-SOD and P-GPX, respectively. Conversely, intake of some drugs (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents, antidepressants, and thyroid hormones) modifies activity of some of the three enzymes. E-SOD positively correlates with P-SOD (r = 0.216, P less than 0.001) and E-CAT (r = 0.123, P less than 0.001), and E-GPX with P-GPX (r = 0.218, P less than 0.001). Finally, we propose reference intervals for activities of the three antioxidant enzymes in blood in individuals less than 65 years old.

scholarly journals Bradykinin and noradrenaline preconditioning influences level of antioxidant enzymes SOD, CuZn-SOD, Mn-SOD and catalase in the white matter of spinal cord in rabbits after ischemia/reperfusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianna Danková ◽  
Iveta Domoráková ◽  
Zuzana Fagová ◽  
Milan Stebnický ◽  
Alexandra Kunová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
White Matter ◽  
Glial Cells ◽  
Manganese Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Stress Proteins ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Ischemic Group

The aim of present work is to assess the effects of bradykinin (Br) or noradrenaline (Nor) preconditioning to the levels of antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD), copper, zinc superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD), manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD) and catalase in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) model in the rabbit spinal cord white matter as well as effect on glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin immunoreaction in glial cells. Rabbits were preconditioned by intraperitoneal single dose of Br or Nor 48 h prior to 20 min of ischemia followed by 24 or 48 h of reperfusion. White matter of L3-L6 spinal cord segments was used for comparison of antioxidant enzyme levels in sham control, ischemic groups and four preconditioned groups. The total SOD level in the Br or Nor preconditioned groups after 48 h of reperfusion was increased vs Br or Nor preconditioned groups after 24 h of reperfusion. The comparison among the ischemic group vs Br preconditioned (P<0.05), and Nor preconditioned (P<0.001) groups after 48 h of reperfusion, showed statistically significant decrease of Mn-SOD activity. Tissue catalase level activity was significantly decreased in the Br preconditioned group after 48 h of reperfusion (P<0.05) and Nor preconditioned groups after 24 h of reperfusion (P<0.001) and also after 48 h of reperfusion (P<0.001), in comparison to ischemic group after 48 h of reperfusion. Significantly decreased tissue catalase activity (P<0.05) in both Nor preconditioned groups after 24 or 48 h of reperfusion was measured vs Br preconditioned group after 48 h of reperfusion. According to our results, in the white matter, activation of stress proteins in glial cells, as well as antioxidant enzymes levels, were influenced by pharmacological preconditioning followed by 20 min of ischemia and 24 or 48 h of reperfusion. These changes contribute to ischemic tolerance acquisition and tissue protection from oxidative stress during reperfusion period.

Effects of Administration of beta-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, Persimmons, and Pods on Antioxidative Ability in UV-Irradiated ODS Rats

2005 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosotani ◽  
Yoshida ◽  
Kitagawa
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Antioxidative Ability

To evaluate the effects of supplementing diets with carotenoid and ascorbic acid (AsA) on the antioxidative ability of Osteogenic Disorder-Shionogi (ODS) rats, we added synthetic b-carotene (bC), AsA, and powders of persimmon (Ka) and pods (Po) containing bC and AsA to the diet and obtained the following results. The urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) concentration was low in the –betaC•AsA and +AsA groups but high in the +betaC. AsA, +Ka, and +Po groups. The thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) in both the liver and skin were higher in the –betaC•AsA group than in the +betaC•AsA group and were low in the +Ka and +Po groups. As antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity was high in the +betaC•AsA group, low in the –betaC•AsA group in both the skin and liver, and also high in the + Ka and +Po group in the liver. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was high in the –betaC•AsA group and low in the +betaC•AsA and +Ka groups in both the skin and liver. Catalase (CAT) activity in the liver was low in the –betaC•AsA, + AsA, and +betaC groups and high in the +betaC•AsA and + Po groups. These results confirmed that the administration of betaC, AsA, and persimmons and pods increases antioxidative ability in the skin and liver of ultraviolet-b(UV-B)-irradiated ODS rats.

Effects of inhibition of catalase and superoxide dismutase activity on antioxidant enzyme mRNA levels

1993 ◽  
Vol 265 (6) ◽  
pp. L636-L643 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Maitre ◽  
L. Jornot ◽  
A. F. Junod
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Cell Injury ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Diethyl Dithiocarbamate ◽  
Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

We examined the effects of inhibition of Cu,Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu,Zn SOD) and catalase (Cat) activities on the steady-state mRNA levels of the three major antioxidant enzymes [Cu,Zn SOD, Cat, and glutathione peroxidase (GP)] in human umbilical vein endothelial cells under normoxia and hyperoxia. Inhibition of Cat activity by aminotriazole was not associated with alteration of the other antioxidant enzymes or with potentiation of cell injury. On the other hand, inhibition of Cu,Zn SOD activity by N-N'-diethyl-dithiocarbamate (DDC) was associated with an increase in Cu,Zn SOD mRNA level and a decrease in Cat and GP mRNA level. The combination of DDC and hyperoxia treatments was associated with an additive effect on Cu,Zn SOD message. We propose that these coordinate mRNA changes might be an adaptation to the oxidative environment. This proposal supports the concept that the intracellular O2 metabolites themselves could be the signals that trigger the antioxidant enzymes gene expression.

scholarly journals Influence of occupational exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation on the plasma activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione level

2008 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 613-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branka Djurovic ◽  
Vesna Spasic-Jokic ◽  
Branislav Djurovic
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Adaptive Response ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Exposed Workers ◽  
Occupationally Exposed

Background/Aim. During exposure to low-level doses (LLD) of ionizing radiation (IR), the most of harmful effects are produced indirectly, through radiolysis of water and formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The antioxidant enzymes - superoxide dismutase (SOD): manganese SOD (MnSOD) and copper-zinc SOD (CuZnSOD), as well as glutathione (GSH), are the most important intracellular antioxidants in the metabolism of ROS. Overproduction of ROS challenges antioxidant enzymes. The aim of this study was to examine if previous exposure to low doses of IR induces adaptive response by means of stimulation of intracellular antioxidant defense system. Methods. We investigated a group of medical workers occupationally exposed to IR (n = 44), 29 male and 15 female. The controls (n = 33) consisted of medical workers not exposed to IR, 23 male and 10 female. The examinees from both groups worked in the same environment and matched in crucial characteristics. All measurements were performed by a calibrated thermoluminiscent dosimeter type CaF2:Mn. SOD activity and GSH content were measured spectrophotometrically in the plasma of both groups of medical workers. Half of each blood sample was irradiated by 2Gy of ? radiation, dose-rate 0.45 Gy/min, and the distance from the source of 74 cm. Results. The dosimetry results indicate that occupational doses were very low. Our results confirmed significantly higher SOD activity in the exposed vs. unexposed workers (p < 0.00006). SOD activity after irradiation of blood samples failed to show a significant difference between the exposed workers and the controls (p = 0.905), even the difference in each group before and after the irradiation was significant. In blood samples of the exposed workers expression of enzymes after the irradiation, was not as high as in the controls, or even in the case of the exposed in nuclear medicine personnel, SOD activity was decreased. There were no significant differences in the content of GSH between the groups. Conclusion. Our results pointed out that occupational exposure to low doses of IR compromised mitochondrial function. During occupational exposure, the activity of antioxidant enzymes was increased as a protection against the increased production of ROS. After high-dose irradiation dysfunction of mitochondrial system was noticed, suggesting the break-down of antioxidant defense and failure of an adaptive response. Therefore, the "chronic oxidative stress" might reduce antioxidant defense in the case of accidental exposure to high doses of IR. It could indirectly increase the incidence of some other "free radicals' diseases" in occupationally exposed personnel. .

Prognostic role of antioxidant enzymes in sepsis: preliminary assessment

1995 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 867-871 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Warner ◽  
A Bencosme ◽  
D Healy ◽  
C Verme
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Prognostic Indicator ◽  
Total Plasma ◽  
Prognostic Role ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Sod Activity

Abstract The prognostic potential of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) was evaluated in sepsis. Enzyme concentrations were determined in samples obtained from septic patients at time of diagnosis. Statistically significant increases in activities of total plasma SOD (P &lt; 0.003, n = 32), erythrocyte (RBC) SOD (P &lt; 0.007, n = 16), plasma CAT (P &lt; 0.0001, n = 32), and RBC CAT (P &lt; 0.005, n = 16) were found in septic patients when compared with healthy adult controls (n = 7). Further, within the group of septic patients, statistically significant differences were found for total plasma SOD (P &lt; 0.05) and plasma CAT (P &lt; 0.009) (but not for RBC determinations) when survivors (n = 15) were compared with nonsurvivors (n = 17). No significant differences were found for either plasma or RBC enzyme concentrations when patients who developed adult respiratory distress syndrome were compared with those who did not. The most striking finding was that plasma total SOD values of &gt; 10 kU/L were found in 7 of 21 (30%) patients who did not survive their sepsis and that these values did not overlap with any surviving patients or controls. However, while high total plasma SOD activity appears to have some potential as a prognostic indicator, lower values (0.0-8.8 kU/L) do not. For plasma CAT, despite finding statistically significant differences between survivors and nonsurvivors, the substantial overlap in the values obtained for the two groups limits the practical prognostic potential of this enzyme.

Superoxide dismutase gene expression in skeletal muscle: fiber-specific adaptation to endurance training

1999 ◽  
Vol 277 (3) ◽  
pp. R856-R862 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Hollander ◽  
R. Fiebig ◽  
M. Gore ◽  
J. Bejma ◽  
T. Ookawara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Endurance Training ◽  
Citrate Synthase ◽  
Vastus Lateralis ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
Treadmill Running ◽  
Type I ◽  
Sod Activity

The effects of endurance training on the enzyme activity, protein content, and mRNA abundance of Mn and CuZn superoxide dismutase (SOD) were studied in various phenotypes of rat skeletal muscle. Female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into trained (T, n = 8) and untrained (U, n = 8) groups. Training, consisting of treadmill running at 27 m/min and 12% grade for 2 h/day, 5 days/wk for 10 wk, significantly increased citrate synthase activity ( P < 0.01) in the type I (soleus), type IIa (deep vastus lateralis, DVL), and mixed type II (plantaris) muscles but not in type IIb (superficial vastus lateralis, SVL) muscle. Mitochondrial (Mn) SOD activity was elevated by 80% ( P < 0.05) with training in DVL. SVL and plantaris muscle in T rats showed 54 and 42% higher pooled immunoreactive Mn SOD protein content, respectively, than those in U rats. However, no change in Mn SOD mRNA level was found in any of the muscles. CuZn SOD activity, protein content, and mRNA level in general were not affected by training, except for a 160% increase in pooled CuZn SOD protein in SVL. Training also significantly increased glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities ( P < 0.05), but only in DVL muscle. These data indicate that training adaptations of Mn SOD and other antioxidant enzymes occur primarily in type IIa fibers, probably as a result of enhanced free radical generation and modest antioxidant capacity. Differential training responses of mRNA, enzyme protein, and activity suggest that separate cellular signals may control pre- and posttranslational regulation of SOD.

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