scholarly journals Inhibition of Oxidative Stress by Low-Molecular-Weight Polysaccharides with Various Functional Groups in Skin Fibroblasts

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 19399-19415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szu-Kai Chen ◽  
Chu-Hsi Hsu ◽  
Min-Lang Tsai ◽  
Rong-Huei Chen ◽  
Gregor Drummen
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Skin Fibroblasts ◽  
Low Molecular Weight

scholarly journals Pharmacokinetics of acetylcholinesterase reactivator K203 and consequent evaluation of low molecular weight antioxidants/markers of oxidative stress

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Žďárová Karasová ◽  
Daniela Hnídková ◽  
Miroslav Pohanka ◽  
Kamil Musílek ◽  
Robert Peter Chilcott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Markers Of Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Preparation, Structural Characterization, and Property Investigation of Gallic Acid-Grafted Fungal Chitosan Conjugate

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 812
Author(s):  
Weslley Souza de Paiva ◽  
Moacir Fernandes Queiroz ◽  
Diego Araujo Sabry ◽  
André Luiz Cabral Monteiro de Azevedo Santiago ◽  
Guilherme Lanzi Sassaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Fibroblast Cells ◽  
Chitosan Derivative ◽  
Promising Agent ◽  
Fungal Chitosan ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Oxidative stress is the cause of numerous diseases in humans; therefore, there has been a continuous search for novel antioxidant molecules. Fungal chitosan is an attractive molecule that has several applications (antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer and antiparasitic action) owing to its unique characteristics; however, it exhibits low antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to obtain fungal chitosan (Chit-F) from the fungus Rhizopus arrhizus and synthesize its derivative, fungal chitosan-gallic acid (Chit-FGal), as a novel antioxidant chitosan derivative for biomedical use. A low molecular weight Chi-F (~3.0 kDa) with a degree of deacetylation of 86% was obtained from this fungus. Chit-FGal (3.0 kDa) was synthesized by an efficient free radical-mediated method using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and ascorbic acid. Both Chit-F and Chit-FGal showed similar copper chelating activities; however, Chit-FGal was more efficient as an antioxidant, exhibiting twice the total antioxidant capacity than Chi-F (p < 0.05). Furthermore, H2O2 (0.06 M) promoted a 50% decrease in the viabilities of the 3T3 fibroblast cells. However, this effect was abolished in the presence of Chit-FGal (0.05–0.25 mg/mL), indicating that Chit-FGal protected the cells from oxidative damage. These results suggest that Chit-FGal may be a promising agent to combat oxidative stress.

The Effects of Polymer Coating of Gold Nanoparticles on Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-340
Author(s):  
Gamze Tilbe Sen ◽  
Gizem Ozkemahli ◽  
Reza Shahbazi ◽  
Pınar Erkekoglu ◽  
Kezban Ulubayram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
The Body ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Antioxidant Parameters

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been widely used in many biological and biomedical applications. In this regard, their surface modification is of paramount importance in order to increase their cellular uptake, delivery capability, and optimize their distribution inside the body. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of AuNPs on cytotoxicity, oxidant/antioxidant parameters, and DNA damage in HepG2 cells and investigate the potential toxic effects of different surface modifications such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethyleneimine (PEI; molecular weights of 2,000 (low molecular weight [LMW]) and 25,000 (high molecular weight [HMW]). The study groups were determined as AuNPs, PEG-coated AuNPs (AuNPs/PEG), low-molecular weight polyethyleneimine-coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs/PEI LMW), and high-molecular weight polyethyleneimine-coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs/PEI HMW). After incubating HepG2 cells with different concentrations of nanoparticles for 24 hours, half maximal inhibitory concentrations (the concentration that kills 50% of the cells) were determined as 166.77, 257.73, and 198.44 µg/mL for AuNPs, AuNPs/PEG, and AuNPs/PEI LMW groups, respectively. Later, inhibitory concentration 30 (IC30, the concentration that kills 30% of the cells) doses were calculated, and further experiments were performed on cells that were exposed to IC30 doses. Although intracellular reactive oxygen species levels significantly increased in all nanoparticles, AuNPs as well as AuNPs/PEG did not cause any changes in oxidant/antioxidant parameters. However, AuNPs/PEI HMW particularly induced oxidative stress as evidence of alterations in lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation. These results suggest that at IC30 doses, AuNPs do not affect oxidative stress and DNA damage significantly. Polyethylene glycol coating does not have an impact on toxicity, however PEI coating (particularly HMW) can induce oxidative stress.

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