Effects of N-acetyl-L-cysteine and Glutathione on Antioxidant Status of Human Serum and 3T3 Fibroblasts
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 649-654, 2003.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
The effectiveness of several sulfhydryl compounds in the treatment of paraquat intoxication has been previously tested based on their antioxidant ability. However, practical guidelines for their clinical use remain to be determined. As a preliminary pharmacokinetic study on sulfhydryl compounds, we attempted to establish the optimal concentration of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. We measured the antioxidant effect of these antioxidants in normal pooled plasma and on intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by paraquat. N-acetyl-L-cysteine begins to suppress the production of ROS in plasma at concentrations as low as 5 mM, with the suppression being maximal at 40 mM. In the same way, glutathione increased the total antioxidant status in plasma at concentrations of 5-40 mM in a dose-dependent manner. Complete suppression of ROS in plasma induced by exposure to 500 micrometer paraquat for 40 min was observed when using 40 mM N-acetyl-L-cysteine and 5 mM glutathione. These concentrations are comparable with 50 units of catalase, which reduced ROS at concentrations of 5-100 units. Further pharmacokinetic study into the systemic administration of these antioxidants is necessary, using effective concentrations of 5-40 mM for both N-acetyl-L-cysteine and glutathione, and 1-50 units of catalase.
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Assunto principal:
Paraquat
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Acetilcisteína
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Ácido Ascórbico
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Catalase
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Sequestradores de Radicais Livres
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Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio
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Células NIH 3T3
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Soro
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Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga
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Glutationa
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
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