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ROS-related enzyme expressions in endothelial cells regulated by tea polyphenols
Chen-Jiang Ying1, Xiu-Fa Sun, Shu-Lin Zhang
1Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China. yingchenjiang@yahoo.com
Objective:
Elevation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), especially the level of superoxide is a key event in many forms of cardiovascular diseases. To study the mechanism of tea polyphenols against cardiovascular diseases, we observed the expressions of ROS-related enzymes in endothelial cells.
Methods:
Tea polyphenols were co-incubated with bovine carotid artery endothelial cells (BCAECs) in vitro and intracellular NADPH oxidase subunits p22phox and p67phox, SOD-1, and catalase protein were detected using Western blot method.
Results:
Tea polyphenols of 0.4 microg/mL and 4.0 microg/mL (from either green tea or black tea) down-regulated NADPH oxidase p22phox and p67phox expressions in a dose-negative manner (P < 0.05), and up-regulated the expressions of catalase (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
Tea polyphenols regulate the enzymes involved in ROS production and elimination in endothelial cells, and may be beneficial to the prevention of endothelial cell dysfunction and the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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