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Chem Biol Interact ; 200(2-3): 84-91, 2012 Dec 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23047025

RESUMO

A ß-lapachone analogue (3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione) (9-chloro ß-lapachone), named CGQ, with antitumoral, antiviral and antitrypanocidal activities was assayed for cytotoxic effects on isolated rat hepatocytes. The incubation of hepatocytes with this o-naphthoquinone showed (a) decreased adenylate energy charge, as a result of a decrease in ATP, and an increase in AMP levels; (b) increased NADP(+) content, with a concomitant decrease of NADPH, NADH and NAD(+) content; (c) decreased GSH content, accompanied by an increase in GSSG formation; (d) stimulated oxygen uptake as well as increased superoxide anion production and hydrogen peroxide formation; (e) inhibited lipid peroxidation; (f) hepatocyte viability was not reduced unless the NQO1 inhibitor dicoumarol was present. We hypothesize that the cytotoxicity of CGQ in dicoumarol-treated hepatocytes was the result of inhibition of the NQO1 detoxification pathway, thus allowing more quinone to be metabolized towards the one-electron pathway to form reactive semiquinones and/or reactive oxygen species. The results obtained indicate a protective role of NQO1 in preventing CGQ cytotoxicity in isolated rat hepatocytes.


Assuntos
Hepatócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , NAD(P)H Desidrogenase (Quinona)/metabolismo , Naftoquinonas/metabolismo , Animais , Hepatócitos/enzimologia , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/metabolismo , Técnicas In Vitro , Peroxidação de Lipídeos/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Naftoquinonas/farmacologia , Ratos , Ratos Wistar
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Rev. argent. cardiol ; 78(5): 425-431, set.-oct. 2010. graf, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-634208

RESUMO

Introducción El estrés psicosocial crónico (EPC) fue propuesto como un factor de riesgo cardiovascular (FRC); sin embargo, la complejidad y la falta de medidas objetivas para evaluarlo, unidas al hecho de que no todas las personas reaccionan ante él de igual manera, determinaron que en la actualidad no se cuente con estudios concluyentes al respecto. Objetivos Determinar si la baja resiliencia (BR) frente al EPC se asocia con hipertensión arterial y daño de órgano blanco en pacientes ambulatorios libres de tratamiento que concurren a realizarse un examen periódico de salud y comprobar si esta asociación tiene relación con el patrón de activación neurohormonal. Material y métodos Se realizó un estudio preliminar, observacional transversal, en el que se enrolaron en forma consecutiva 53 individuos, 32 varones y 21 mujeres. Los pacientes completaron dos cuestionarios: uno para medir EPC y el otro, la Escala de Resiliencia de Connor-Davidson. Quedaron divididos en cuatro grupos: 1, sin EPC y con resiliencia normal (RN); 2, sin EPC y con baja resiliencia (BR); 3, con EPC y RN; 4, con EPC y BR. Resultados El porcentaje de hipertensos fue superior en el grupo 4 (p < 0,001), como también el de individuos con incremento de la circunferencia de la cintura (ICC) (p = 0,05). Si bien los niveles de noradrenalina, cortisol y ácido vanililmandélico fueron ligeramente superiores en el grupo 4, las diferencias no alcanzaron significación estadística. Para determinar si el EPC unido a BR es un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de hipertensión arterial se empleó un modelo de regresión logística, controlado por confundidores; el odds ratio fue de 10,9 con intervalos de confianza del 95%, inferior de 1,8 y superior de 65,2. Conclusiones Datos preliminares sugieren que individuos con EPC unido a BR tienen un riesgo alto para el desarrollo de hipertensión arterial.


Background Chronic psychosocial stress (CPSS) has been proposed as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD); yet there are not conclusive studies supporting this theory due to the complexity and the lack of objective assessment measures, together with the absence of homogeneous reactions towards CPSS. Objectives To determine the presence of an association between low resilience (LR) to chronic PSS and hypertension and target organ damage in untreated outpatients undergoing a routine health examination, and to determine whether this association is related to the pattern of neurohumoral activation. Material and Methods We conducted a preliminary observational and cross-sectional study that enrolled 53 consecutive patients, 32 men and 21 women. The patients answered two questionnaires: one measured CPSS and the other the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Patients were divided into four groups: 1, no CPSS and normal resilience (NR); 2, no CPPS and low resilience (LR) 3, with CPSS and NR; 4 with CPSS and LR. Results The prevalence of hypertension and increased waist circumference (IWC) was greater in group 4 (p<0.001 and p=0.05, respectively). The plasma levels of norepinephrine, cortisol and vanillyl mandelic acid were slightly increased in group 4, yet these differences were not significant. A logistic regression model was used to control for confounding in order to determine whether CPPS together with LR constitute a risk factor for the development of hypertension; odds ratio, 10.9, 95% CI: 1.7-65.2. Conclusions These preliminary data suggest that subjects with CPPS and LR have high risk for the development of hypertension.

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Biocell ; 27(2): 213-24, 2003 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14510240

RESUMO

CG 10-248 (3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione; CG-NQ), a beta-lapachone analogue, modified the ultrastructure of rat hepatocytes, as demonstrated by light and electron microscopy. After 4 h incubation with 100 microM CG-NQ, the following effects were observed: (a) nuclear chromatin condensation; (b) chromatin fragmentation; (c) displacement of mitochondria, concentrated around the nucleus; (d) disruption or expansion of mitochondrial outer or inner membranes, respectively; (e) displacement and alteration of endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth); (f) decrease of microvilli; (g) blebbing of plasma membrane and production of apoptotic bodies formed by folding of plasma membrane fragments around mitochondria or peroxysomes; and (h) production of hydrogen peroxide. Expression of such effects varied according to hepatocyte samples and taken together strongly support an apoptotic action of CG-NQ dependent on "reactive oxygen species".


Assuntos
Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Hepatócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Naftoquinonas/farmacologia , Naftoquinonas/toxicidade , Animais , Apoptose/fisiologia , Extensões da Superfície Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Extensões da Superfície Celular/patologia , Extensões da Superfície Celular/ultraestrutura , Células Cultivadas , Cromatina/efeitos dos fármacos , Cromatina/patologia , Fragmentação do DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Fragmentação do DNA/fisiologia , Retículo Endoplasmático/efeitos dos fármacos , Retículo Endoplasmático/patologia , Retículo Endoplasmático/ultraestrutura , Hepatócitos/metabolismo , Hepatócitos/ultraestrutura , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/metabolismo , Membranas Intracelulares/efeitos dos fármacos , Membranas Intracelulares/patologia , Membranas Intracelulares/ultraestrutura , Masculino , Microscopia Eletrônica , Microvilosidades/efeitos dos fármacos , Microvilosidades/patologia , Microvilosidades/ultraestrutura , Mitocôndrias/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias/patologia , Mitocôndrias/ultraestrutura , Ratos , Ratos Wistar
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Biocell ; 27(2): 213-24, 2003 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | BINACIS | ID: bin-38894

RESUMO

CG 10-248 (3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione; CG-NQ), a beta-lapachone analogue, modified the ultrastructure of rat hepatocytes, as demonstrated by light and electron microscopy. After 4 h incubation with 100 microM CG-NQ, the following effects were observed: (a) nuclear chromatin condensation; (b) chromatin fragmentation; (c) displacement of mitochondria, concentrated around the nucleus; (d) disruption or expansion of mitochondrial outer or inner membranes, respectively; (e) displacement and alteration of endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth); (f) decrease of microvilli; (g) blebbing of plasma membrane and production of apoptotic bodies formed by folding of plasma membrane fragments around mitochondria or peroxysomes; and (h) production of hydrogen peroxide. Expression of such effects varied according to hepatocyte samples and taken together strongly support an apoptotic action of CG-NQ dependent on [quot ]reactive oxygen species[quot ].

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Biocell ; 26(2): 237-245, Aug. 2002.
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: lil-335848

RESUMO

CG 10-248 (3,4-dihydro-2,2 dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione), a beta-lapachone analogue, modified the ultrastructure of rat liver mitochondria in vitro, in the absence of added oxidizable substrates. The condensed mitochondrial state was replaced by the orthodox or swollen state to a significant degree. The number of modified mitochondria depended on incubation time and quinone concentration, in the 25-100 microM range. Under the same experimental conditions, mitochondrial respiration was uncoupled as indicated by the increase in the rate of succinate oxidation by controlled mitochondria in metabolic state "4" (not in state "3"), and by the activation of latent F0F1-ATP synthase. Taking into account structural similarities, the results reported here may be valid for other o-naphthoquinones, such as beta-lapachone.


Assuntos
Animais , Masculino , Ratos , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Naftoquinonas , ATPases Translocadoras de Prótons/metabolismo , Hidrólise , Mitocôndrias , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/ultraestrutura , Oxigênio/metabolismo , Quinonas , Ratos Wistar , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Fatores de Tempo
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Biocell ; 26(2): 237-245, Aug. 2002.
Artigo em Inglês | BINACIS | ID: bin-6470

RESUMO

CG 10-248 (3,4-dihydro-2,2 dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione), a beta-lapachone analogue, modified the ultrastructure of rat liver mitochondria in vitro, in the absence of added oxidizable substrates. The condensed mitochondrial state was replaced by the orthodox or swollen state to a significant degree. The number of modified mitochondria depended on incubation time and quinone concentration, in the 25-100 microM range. Under the same experimental conditions, mitochondrial respiration was uncoupled as indicated by the increase in the rate of succinate oxidation by controlled mitochondria in metabolic state "4" (not in state "3"), and by the activation of latent F0F1-ATP synthase. Taking into account structural similarities, the results reported here may be valid for other o-naphthoquinones, such as beta-lapachone.(AU)


Assuntos
Animais , Masculino , Ratos , RESEARCH SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOVT , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Naftoquinonas/farmacologia , Hidrólise , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/ultraestrutura , Oxigênio/metabolismo , ATPases Translocadoras de Prótons/metabolismo , Quinonas/metabolismo , Ratos Wistar , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Fatores de Tempo
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Biocell ; 26(2): 237-45, 2002 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | BINACIS | ID: bin-39151

RESUMO

CG 10-248 (3,4-dihydro-2,2 dimethyl-9-chloro-2H-naphtho[1,2b]pyran-5,6-dione), a beta-lapachone analogue, modified the ultrastructure of rat liver mitochondria in vitro, in the absence of added oxidizable substrates. The condensed mitochondrial state was replaced by the orthodox or swollen state to a significant degree. The number of modified mitochondria depended on incubation time and quinone concentration, in the 25-100 microM range. Under the same experimental conditions, mitochondrial respiration was uncoupled as indicated by the increase in the rate of succinate oxidation by controlled mitochondria in metabolic state [quot ]4[quot ] (not in state [quot ]3[quot ]), and by the activation of latent F0F1-ATP synthase. Taking into account structural similarities, the results reported here may be valid for other o-naphthoquinones, such as beta-lapachone.

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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 58(4): 367-73, 1998. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-217516

RESUMO

El óxido nítrico (NO.) es producido por la oxidación de la arginina a citrulina, una reacción catalizada por las enzimas óxido nítrico sintasas (NOS). Se acepta que esa reacción es la única capaz de producir NO en los sistemas biológicos, en condiciones normales o patológicas. El NO regula diferentes funciones en células y tejidos de mamíferos, tales como: (a) el control de la presión sanguínea; (b) la relajación del tono del músculo liso arterial; (c) la agregación y adhesión plaquetaria; (d) la neurotransmisión; (e) la función neuro-endócrina. El NO. también participa en la destrucción de microorganismos patógenos y de células tumorales por leucocitos y macrófagos. La producción de anión superóxido (O2-) y NO. ha sido asociada al desarrollo de muchas patologías, pero recientemente se ha comprobado que la interacción de esas moléculas genera el ión peroxintrito (ONOO-), lo que constituye un importante mecanismo fisiopatológico pues, como oxidante, el ONOO- ataca un gran número de blancos biológicos. Por su influencia sobre la producción de ONOO-, el balance entre la producción de NO y O2- es crítico en la etiología de procesos como hipertensión, ateroesclerosis, enfermedades neurodegenerativas, infecciones virales, daño por isquemia-reperfusión y cáncer.


Assuntos
Humanos , Neoplasias/fisiopatologia , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/fisiopatologia , Nitratos/fisiologia , Óxido Nítrico/fisiologia , Oxidantes/fisiologia , Estresse Oxidativo/fisiologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/fisiologia , Doenças Vasculares/fisiopatologia , Viroses/fisiopatologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Transplante de Fígado/fisiologia , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/fisiopatologia
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Medicina [B.Aires] ; 58(4): 367-73, 1998. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | BINACIS | ID: bin-17972

RESUMO

El óxido nítrico (NO.) es producido por la oxidación de la arginina a citrulina, una reacción catalizada por las enzimas óxido nítrico sintasas (NOS). Se acepta que esa reacción es la única capaz de producir NO en los sistemas biológicos, en condiciones normales o patológicas. El NO regula diferentes funciones en células y tejidos de mamíferos, tales como: (a) el control de la presión sanguínea; (b) la relajación del tono del músculo liso arterial; (c) la agregación y adhesión plaquetaria; (d) la neurotransmisión; (e) la función neuro-endócrina. El NO. también participa en la destrucción de microorganismos patógenos y de células tumorales por leucocitos y macrófagos. La producción de anión superóxido (O2-) y NO. ha sido asociada al desarrollo de muchas patologías, pero recientemente se ha comprobado que la interacción de esas moléculas genera el ión peroxintrito (ONOO-), lo que constituye un importante mecanismo fisiopatológico pues, como oxidante, el ONOO- ataca un gran número de blancos biológicos. Por su influencia sobre la producción de ONOO-, el balance entre la producción de NO y O2- es crítico en la etiología de procesos como hipertensión, ateroesclerosis, enfermedades neurodegenerativas, infecciones virales, daño por isquemia-reperfusión y cáncer. (AU)


Assuntos
Humanos , Estresse Oxidativo/fisiologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/fisiologia , Óxido Nítrico/fisiologia , Doenças Vasculares/fisiopatologia , Viroses/fisiopatologia , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/fisiopatologia , Neoplasias/fisiopatologia , Nitratos/fisiologia , Oxidantes/fisiologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Transplante de Fígado/fisiologia , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/fisiopatologia
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