Lipid oxidation predominates over protein hydroperoxide formation in human monocyte-derived macrophages exposed to

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Cell-free Biochemical Fluorometric Enzymatic Assay for High-throughput Measurement of Lipid Peroxidation in High Density Lipoprotein
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Cell-free Biochemical Fluorometric Enzymatic Assay for High-throughput Measurement of Lipid Peroxidation in High Density Lipoprotein

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Carole A Firth1, Ya-Ting Yang, Steven P Gieseg

  • 1Free Radical Biochemistry Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Free Radical Research
|June 20, 2007
PubMed

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In human monocyte-derived macrophages (HMDMs), lipid hydroperoxides dominate during oxidative stress, unlike other cells. The antioxidant 7,8-dihydroneopterin failed to protect HMDMs, suggesting localized reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Oxidative Stress Research

Background:

  • Protein hydroperoxides are typically dominant during oxidative stress in U937 and mouse myeloma cells.
  • Human monocyte-derived macrophages (HMDMs) possess a high lipid content, suggesting potential differences in oxidative damage pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the predominant type of hydroperoxide formed in HMDMs during exposure to AAPH.
  • To determine the efficacy of 7,8-dihydroneopterin as a protective agent against AAPH-induced damage in HMDMs.
  • To elucidate the cellular localization of oxidative reactions in HMDMs.

Main Methods:

  • Hydroperoxide measurements using the FOX assay.
  • Cell viability assays following AAPH incubation.
  • Administration of 7,8-dihydroneopterin to HMDM cells.

Main Results:

  • Lipid hydroperoxides were the predominant hydroperoxides in AAPH-treated HMDMs, unlike in U937 cells.
  • Lipid hydroperoxide formation correlated with a loss of HMDM cell viability after a lag period.
  • 7,8-dihydroneopterin did not inhibit AAPH-mediated cellular damage in HMDMs, indicating a lack of interaction.

Conclusions:

  • Lipid peroxidation is the primary oxidative damage pathway in lipid-rich HMDMs.
  • The cellular localization of 7,8-dihydroneopterin and AAPH peroxyl radicals differs in HMDMs.
  • HMDMs exhibit unique responses to oxidative stress compared to other cell types studied.

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