scholarly journals Endothelin-2/Vasoactive Intestinal Contractor: Regulation of Expression via Reactive Oxygen Species Induced by CoCl22, and Biological Activities Including Neurite Outgrowth in PC12 Cells

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 176-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiichi Kotake-Nara ◽  
Kaname Saida
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Neurite Outgrowth ◽  
Pc12 Cells ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Neuronal Model ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Regulation Of Expression ◽  
Normal Tissues

This paper reviews the local hormone endothelin-2 (ET-2), or vasoactive intestinal contractor (VIC), a member of the vasoconstrictor ET peptide family, where ET-2 is the human orthologous peptide of the murine VIC. While ET-2/VIC gene expression has been observed in some normal tissues, ET-2 recently has been reported to act as a tumor marker and as a hypoxia-induced autocrine survival factor in tumor cells. A recently published study reported that the hypoxic mimetic agent CoCl2at 200 µM increased expression of the ET-2/VIC gene, decreased expression of the ET-1 gene, and induced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) increase and neurite outgrowth in neuronal model PC12 cells. The ROS was generated by addition of CoCl2to the culture medium, and the CoCl2-induced effects were completely inhibited by the antioxidantN-acetyl cysteine. Furthermore, interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene expression was up-regulated upon the differentiation induced by CoCl2. These results suggest that expression of ET-2/VIC and ET-1 mediated by CoCl2-induced ROS may be associated with neuronal differentiation through the regulation of IL-6 expression. CoCl2acts as a pro-oxidant, as do Fe(II, III) and Cu(II). However, some biological activities have been reported for CoCl2that have not been observed for other metal salts such as FeCl3, CuSO4, and NiCl2. The characteristic actions of CoCl2may be associated with the differentiation of PC12 cells. Further elucidation of the mechanism of neurite outgrowth and regulation of ET-2/VIC expression by CoCl2may lead to the development of treatments for neuronal disorders.

scholarly journals Reactive Oxygen Species are Involved in Y-27632-induced Neurite Outgrowth in PC12 Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
So Yeong Park ◽  
◽  
Seong Ah Moon ◽  
Jeong Mi An ◽  
Du sik Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Neurite Outgrowth ◽  
Pc12 Cells ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Species

Zn2+-induced ERK activation mediated by reactive oxygen species causes cell death in differentiated PC12 cells

2001 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 600-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Ryeon Seo ◽  
Seon Ah Chong ◽  
Syng-Ill Lee ◽  
Jee Young Sung ◽  
Young Soo Ahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Pc12 Cells ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Erk Activation ◽  
Differentiated Pc12 Cells

Protective Effects of Crataegus pinnatifida Extracts and Crataegolic Acid Against Neurotoxicity of Paraquat in PC12 Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Chi-Sen Chang ◽  
Yuh-Chiang Shen ◽  
Chi-Wen Juan ◽  
Chia-Lin Chang ◽  
Po-Kai Lin
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Pc12 Cells ◽  
Cell Apoptosis ◽  
Active Component ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Crataegus Pinnatifida

The neuroprotective mechanisms of Crataegus pinnatifida extracts and crataegolic acid were studied using paraquat induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells. C. pinnatifida extracts were prepared using hexane, ethyl acetate, and 95% ethanol. Additionally, crataegolic acid (also known as maslinic acid) was found in C. pinnatifida extracts. Assessment methods included the examinations of cytotoxicity, intracellular reactive oxygen species and calcium changes, activity of caspase-3 and α-synuclein, apoptotic cell death, and the expression levels of the B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and BCL2-associated X (Bax) proteins to investigate the neuroprotective mechanisms of C. pinnatifida extracts and its active component, crataegolic acid. The three extracts and crataegolic acid exhibited potent neuroprotective actions against paraquat induced PC12 cell apoptosis at 5–20µg/mL and 80–100µM concentrations, respectively. The key protective mechanisms included decreasing cell apoptosis, upregulating Bcl-2 protein levels, and downregulating Bax protein levels. The 95% ethanol extract also decreased paraquat induced reactive oxygen species production, calcium overloading, and caspase-3 and α-synuclein activities. The beneficial effects of these extracts could be explained by the active component, crataegolic acid that also inhibited paraquat-induced apoptosis through the suppression of reactive oxygen species generation and the caspase-3 signaling pathway.

scholarly journals The toxic effect of Vu-Defr, a defensin from Vigna unguiculata seeds, on Leishmania amazonensis is associated with reactive oxygen species production, mitochondrial dysfunction, and plasma membrane perturbation

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 455-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Géssika Silva Souza ◽  
Lais Pessanha de Carvalho ◽  
Edésio José Tenório de Melo ◽  
Valdirene Moreira Gomes ◽  
André de Oliveira Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Mitochondrial Membrane ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Leishmania Amazonensis ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Membrane Perturbation ◽  
Plant Defensins

Plant defensins are plant antimicrobial peptides that present diverse biological activities in vitro, including the elimination of Leishmania amazonensis. Plant defensins are considered promising candidates for the development of new drugs. This protozoan genus has great epidemiological importance and the mechanism behind the protozoan death by defensins is unknown, thus, we chose L. amazonensis for this study. The aim of the work was to analyze the possible toxic mechanisms of Vu-Defr against L. amazonensis. For analyses, the antimicrobial assay was repeated as previously described, and after 24 h, an aliquot of the culture was tested for viability, membrane perturbation, mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) inductions. The results of these analyses indicated that after interaction with L. amazonensis, the Vu-Defr causes elimination of promastigotes from culture, membrane perturbation, mitochondrial membrane collapse, and ROS induction. Our analysis demonstrated that NO is not produced after Vu-Defr and L. amazonensis interaction. In conclusion, our work strives to help to fill the gap relating to effects caused by plant defensins on protozoan and thus better understand the mechanism of action of this peptide against L. amazonensis.

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