Assessment of a Standardized ROS Production Profile in Humans by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

Mrakic‐Sposta, Simona; Gussoni, M.; Montorsi, Michela; Porcelli, Simone; Vezzoli, Alessandra

doi:10.1155/2012/973927

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“…EPR spectroscopy is the only direct and obvious method for detection and measurement of free radicals. EPR spectroscopy can be used to directly study free radicals in the blood and tissues 19,20 or in vitro antioxidant study of natural antioxidants. 21,22 Previously, we reported that the liver and kidneys appear to be the major organs of QD deposition after intravenous administration and that QDs can undergo degradation in vivo.…”

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Dose and time effect of CdTe quantum dots on antioxidant capacities of the liver and kidneys in mice

Wang

Sun

Meng

et al. 2017

IJN

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Although quantum dot (QD)-induced toxicity occurs due to free radicals, generation of oxidative stress mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation is considered an important mechanism. However, free radical mechanisms are essentially difficult to elucidate at the molecular level because most biologically relevant free radicals are highly reactive and short-lived, making them difficult to directly detect, especially in vivo. Antioxidants play an important role in preventing or, in most cases, limiting the damage caused by ROS. Healthy people and animals possess many endogenous antioxidative substances that scavenge free radicals in vivo to maintain the redox balance and genome integrity. The antioxidant capacity of an organism is highly important but seldom studied. In this study, the dose and time effects of CdTe QDs on the antioxidant capacities of the liver and kidneys were investigated in mice using the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin-trapping technique. We found that the liver and kidneys of healthy mice contain specific antioxidant capacities that scavenge ·OH and ·O 2 − . Furthermore, oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], glutathione peroxidase [GPx], glutathione [GSH] and malondialdehyde [MDA]) were examined. In dose course studies, the free radical scavenging efficiencies of the liver and kidneys were found to gradually decrease with increasing concentration of CdTe QD exposure. The activities and levels of SOD, CAT, GPx and MDA were observed to increase in treated groups, whereas those of GSH were reduced. The time course studies revealed that the QD-induced antioxidant efficiency reduction was time dependent with GSH decrease and could recover after a period of time. These experimental results offer new information on QD toxicity in vivo. Specifically, CdTe QDs can deplete GSH to reduce the elimination ability of the liver and kidneys for ·OH and ·O 2 − , thus inducing oxidative damage to tissues.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Dose and time effect of CdTe quantum dots on antioxidant capacities of the liver and kidneys in mice

Wang

Sun

Meng

et al. 2017

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“…; Mrakic‐Sposta et al. ). Addition of oxygen‐sensitive label (NOX‐15.1–5 μ mol/L) to the blood sample allows us to monitor oxygen concentrations and cellular as well as mitochondrial oxygen consumption (Bobko et al.…”

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New insights on effects of a dietary supplement on oxidative and nitrosative stress in humans

Nemzer

Fink²,

Fink³

2014

Food Science & Nutrition

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The research community is generally agreed that maintenance of healthy levels of free radicals and related oxidants are important for good health. However, utilization of the “redox stress hypothesis” can provide us with concrete nutritional targets in order to better support and maintain “optimal health.” Following this hypothesis we performed a crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-dose study on the effects of SPECTRA™, a dietary supplement, on oxidative stress markers (OSM) in human participants (n = 22). The measurement of OSM (ex vivo intra- and extracellular formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS, O2−, H2O2, OH−) in whole blood, respiratory activity of blood cells, as well as mitochondrial-dependent ROS formation, and respiratory activity), was performed using EPR spectrometer nOxyscan, spin probe CMH, and oxygen label NOX-15.1, respectively. Furthermore, we investigated the ability of SPECTRA™ to modulate ex vivo cellular inflammatory responses induced by stimulation with exogenous TNF-α and also followed changes in bioavailable NO concentrations. In this clinical study, we demonstrated that administration of SPECTRA™ resulted in statistically significant long-term inhibition of mitochondrial and cellular ROS generation by as much as 17% as well as 3.5-times inhibition in extracellular NADPH system-dependent generation of O2−, and nearly complete inhibition of extracellular H2O2 formation. This was reflected in more than two times inhibition of ex vivo cellular inflammatory response and also increases in bioavailable NO concentration. For the first time, we have measured synergetic, biological effects of a natural supplement on changes in OSM and cellular metabolic activity. The unique design and activity of the plant-based natural supplement, in combination with the newly developed and extended Vitality test, demonstrates the potential of using dietary supplements to modulate OSM and also opens the door to future research into the use of natural supplements for supporting optimal health.

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“…Numerous methods have been employed for the assessment of XO inhibitory potency of various purine and nonpurine analogs in vitro and in vivo. Apart from the traditional approaches that include measurement of enzymatic reaction products, ROS level, hydrogen peroxide production, uric acid measurement, involving biochemical array, UV, fluorescence, etc. There are many other direct and indirect assessment techniques such as oxygen consumption .…”

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Toward an Understanding of Structural Insights of Xanthine and Aldehyde Oxidases: An Overview of their Inhibitors and Role in Various Diseases

Kumar

Joshi

Kler

et al. 2017

Medicinal Research Reviews

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Almost all drug molecules become the substrates for oxidoreductase enzymes, get metabolized into more hydrophilic products and eliminated from the body. These metabolites sometime may be more potent, active, inactive, or toxic in nature compared to parent molecule. Xanthine oxidoreductase and aldehyde oxidase belong to molybdenum containing family and are well characterized for their structures and functions, in particular to their ability to oxidize/hydroxylate the xenobiotics. Their upregulated clinical levels causing oxidative stress are associated with pathways either directly involved in the progression of diseases, gout, or indirectly with the succession of other diseases such as diabetes, cancer, etc. Herein, we have put forth a comprehensive review on the xanthine and aldehyde oxidases pertaining to their structures, functions, pathophysiological role, and a comparative analysis of structural insights of xanthine and aldehyde oxidases' binding domains with endogenous ligands or inhibitors. Though both the enzymes are molybdenum containing and are likely to share some common pathways and interact with inhibitors in a similar manner but we have focused on structural prerequisites for inhibitor specificity to both the enzymes keeping in view of the existing X-ray structures. This review also provides futuristic implications in the design of inhibitors derived from inorganic complexes or small organic molecules considering the spatial features and structural insights of both the enzymes.

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Assessment of a Standardized ROS Production Profile in Humans by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

Cited by 82 publications

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Dose and time effect of CdTe quantum dots on antioxidant capacities of the liver and kidneys in mice

Dose and time effect of CdTe quantum dots on antioxidant capacities of the liver and kidneys in mice

New insights on effects of a dietary supplement on oxidative and nitrosative stress in humans

Toward an Understanding of Structural Insights of Xanthine and Aldehyde Oxidases: An Overview of their Inhibitors and Role in Various Diseases

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