Mitochondrial oxidative damage promoted by a synergism betweem Ca2+ and prooxidants: inner membrane permeabilization and mtDNA breakage
Ciênc. cult. (Säo Paulo)
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47(5/6): 369-75, Sept.-Oct. 1995. ilus, graf
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RESUMO
Oxidative damage of mitochondria induced by a synergism between Ca2+ and prooxidants is mediated by the attack of mitochondria-generated reactive oxygen species to membrane proteins, lipids and DNA. This results in mitochondrial DNA fragmentation, lipid peroxidation and oxidation of vicinal protein thiols producing high molecular weight membrane protein aggregates. The membrane protein alterations lead to a condition called mitochondrial membrane permeability transition, characterized by formation of nonspecific membrane protein pores sensitive to cyclosporin A, EGTA, dithiothreitol, Mg2+ and ADP. We propose that these alterations are related to the mechanisms by which cells are killed by a series of toxins, xenobiotics or pathological conditions such as prolonged hypoxia or ischemia/reperfusion.
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Assunto principal:
Oxirredução
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DNA Mitocondrial
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Cálcio
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Oxidantes
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Membranas Intracelulares
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Mitocôndrias
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ciênc. cult. (Säo Paulo)
Assunto da revista:
Ciência
Ano de publicação:
1995
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