Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
29(7), P. 667 - 714
Published: Jan. 20, 2018
Mitochondria
are
the
energetic,
metabolic,
redox,
and
information
signaling
centers
of
cell.
Substrate
pressure,
mitochondrial
network
dynamics,
cristae
morphology
state
integrated
by
protonmotive
force
Δp
or
its
potential
component,
ΔΨ,
which
attenuated
proton
backflux
into
matrix,
termed
uncoupling.
The
uncoupling
proteins
(UCP1-5)
play
an
eminent
role
in
regulation
each
mentioned
aspects,
being
involved
numerous
physiological
events
including
redox
signaling.
Recent
Advances:
UCP2
structure,
purine
nucleotide
fatty
acid
(FA)
binding
sites,
strongly
support
FA
cycling
mechanism:
expels
anions,
whereas
is
achieved
membrane
protonated
FA.
Nascent
FAs,
cleaved
phospholipases,
preferential.
resulting
dissipation
decreases
superoxide
formation
dependent
on
Δp.
UCP-mediated
antioxidant
protection
impairment
expected
to
a
major
cell
physiology
pathology.
Moreover,
UCP2-mediated
aspartate,
oxaloacetate,
malate
antiport
with
phosphate
alter
metabolism
cancer
cells.A
wide
range
UCP
effects
participations
have
been
reported;
however,
mechanisms
activation
still
debated.
Switching
off/on
protonophoretic
function
might
serve
as
either
employing/releasing
extra
capacity
systems
directly
increasing/decreasing
sources.
Rapid
degradation,
levels,
elevation
nucleotides,
decreased
Mg2+,
increased
pyruvate
accumulation
may
initiate
signaling.Issues
such
participation
glucose
sensing,
neuronal
(synaptic)
function,
immune
should
be
elucidated.
Antioxid.
Redox
Signal.
29,
667-714.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 14, 2015
Hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
is
involved
in
various
signal
transduction
pathways
and
cell
fate
decisions.
The
mechanism
of
the
so
called
"redox
signaling"
includes
H2O2-mediated
reversible
oxidation
redox
sensitive
cysteine
residues
enzymes
transcription
factors
thereby
altering
their
activities.
Depending
on
its
intracellular
concentration
localization,
H2O2
exhibits
either
pro-
or
anti-apoptotic
In
comparison
to
normal
cells,
cancer
cells
are
characterized
by
an
increased
production
rate
impaired
balance
affecting
microenvironment
as
well
anti-tumoral
immune
response.
This
article
reviews
current
knowledge
about
along
with
signaling
mediating
growth
apoptosis
tumor
cells.
addition
it
will
be
discussed
how
targeting
H2O2-linked
sources
and/or
components
progression
survival
might
lead
novel
therapeutic
targets.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 311 - 324
Published: March 2, 2017
Abundant
natural
flavonoids
can
induce
nuclear
factor-erythroid
2
related
factor
(Nrf2)
and/or
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
activation,
which
play
crucial
roles
in
the
amelioration
of
various
inflammation-
and
oxidative
stress-induced
diseases,
including
acute
lung
injury
(ALI).
Xanthohumol
(Xn),
a
principal
prenylflavonoid,
possesses
anti-inflammation
anti-oxidant
activities.
However,
whether
Xn
could
protect
from
LPS-induced
ALI
through
inducing
AMPK/Nrf2
activation
its
downstream
signals,
are
still
poorly
elucidated.
Accordingly,
we
focused
on
exploring
protective
effect
context
involvement
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
Our
findings
indicated
that
effectively
alleviated
by
reduction
W/D
ratio
levels,
neutrophil
infiltration,
MDA
MPO
formation,
SOD
GSH
depletion.
Meanwhile,
significantly
lessened
histopathological
changes,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation,
several
cytokines
secretion,
iNOS
HMGB1
expression,
inhibited
Txnip/NLRP3
inflammasome
NF-κB
signaling
pathway
activation.
Additionally,
evidently
decreased
t-BHP-stimulated
cell
apoptosis,
ROS
generation
depletion
but
increased
anti-oxidative
enzymes
expression
regulated
Keap1-Nrf2/ARE
may
be
associated
with
AMPK
GSK3β
phosphorylation.
Xn-mediated
inflammatory
production,
WT
mice
were
remarkably
abrogated
Nrf2-/-
mice.
experimental
results
firstly
provided
support
protected
against
stress
inflammation
damage
largely
dependent
upon
upregulation
Nrf2
via
AMPK/GSK3β,
thereby
suppressing
LPS-activated
pathway.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Feb. 11, 2021
Aging
is
the
greatest
risk
factor
for
a
multitude
of
diseases
including
cardiovascular
disease,
neurodegeneration
and
cancer.
Despite
decades
research
dedicated
to
understanding
aging,
mechanisms
underlying
aging
process
remain
incompletely
understood.
The
widely-accepted
free
radical
theory
(FRTA)
proposes
that
accumulation
oxidative
damage
caused
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
one
primary
causes
aging.
To
define
relationship
between
ROS
there
have
been
two
main
approaches:
comparative
studies
measure
outcomes
related
across
with
different
lifespans,
experimental
modulate
levels
within
single
using
either
genetic
or
pharmacologic
approach.
Comparative
shown
are
inversely
correlated
lifespan.
While
these
in
general
support
FRTA,
this
type
experiment
can
only
demonstrate
correlation,
not
causation.
Experimental
involving
manipulation
model
organisms
generally
interventions
increase
tend
decrease
lifespan,
while
However,
also
multiple
examples
which
opposite
observed:
increasing
results
extended
longevity,
decreasing
shortened
contradict
predictions
experiments
performed
very
limited
number
species,
all
relatively
short
Overall,
data
suggest
lifespan
complex,
both
beneficial
detrimental
effects
on
longevity
depending
conditions.
Accordingly,
difficult
generalize
tree
life.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Sept. 30, 2021
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
are
fundamental
for
macrophages
to
eliminate
invasive
microorganisms.
However,
as
observed
in
nonphagocytic
cells,
ROS
play
essential
roles
processes
that
different
from
pathogen
killing,
signal
transduction,
differentiation,
and
gene
expression.
The
outcomes
of
these
events
likely
depend
on
the
specific
subcellular
site
formation,
well
duration
extent
production.
While
excessive
accumulation
has
long
been
appreciated
its
detrimental
effects,
there
is
now
a
deeper
understanding
their
signaling
molecules.
This
could
explain
failure
"all
or
none"
pharmacologic
approach
with
global
antioxidants
treat
several
diseases.
NADPH
oxidase
first
source
identified
macrophages.
growing
evidence
highlights
mitochondria
crucial
formation
mainly
due
electron
leakage
respiratory
chain
enzymes,
such
monoamine
oxidases.
Their
role
redox
signaling,
together
exact
only
partially
elucidated.
Hence,
it
identify
intracellular
sources
how
they
influence
cellular
both
physiological
pathological
conditions
develop
therapies
targeting
oxidative
networks.
In
this
review,
we
will
focus
sites
impact
metabolic
inflammatory
highlighting
mitochondrial
compared
non-mitochondrial
sources.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 42 - 42
Published: Dec. 29, 2015
Prodrug
design
is
a
widely
known
molecular
modification
strategy
that
aims
to
optimize
the
physicochemical
and
pharmacological
properties
of
drugs
improve
their
solubility
pharmacokinetic
features
decrease
toxicity.
A
lack
one
main
obstacles
drug
development.
This
review
describe
recent
advances
in
improvement
via
prodrug
approach.
The
chemical
carriers
examples
successful
strategies
will
be
discussed,
highlighting
this
field
last
ten
years.