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Singlet oxygen-mediated damage to proteins and its consequences.

Michael J Davies1

  • 1The Heart Research Institute, 145 Missenden Road, Camperdown, Sydney NSW 2050, Australia. m.davies@hri.org.au

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|May 24, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Singlet oxygen causes significant protein oxidation by damaging amino acids. Reactive peroxide intermediates formed on key residues may propagate this damage to other biological targets.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Photochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Proteins are crucial cellular components and susceptible to oxidative damage.
  • UV and visible light exposure can lead to direct or indirect protein oxidation.
  • Singlet oxygen is a key reactive species in indirect photo-oxidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review singlet oxygen-mediated protein oxidation mechanisms.
  • To discuss the impact of singlet oxygen on amino acid side-chains and backbones.
  • To highlight the role of peroxide intermediates in propagating oxidative damage.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on singlet oxygen and protein oxidation.
  • Analysis of data concerning the mechanisms of amino acid modification.

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  • Discussion of recent findings on peroxide intermediate identification.

    • Main Results:

    • Singlet oxygen induces changes in amino acid side-chains and protein backbones.
    • Reactive peroxide intermediates are identified on tyrosine, histidine, and tryptophan residues.
    • These peroxides can propagate further oxidation through radical and non-radical pathways.

    Conclusions:

    • Singlet oxygen is a significant mediator of protein damage.
    • Peroxide intermediates play a crucial role in propagating oxidative damage and bystander effects.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is vital for comprehending cellular oxidative stress.