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[Perspectives on the pharmacotherapy of diseases extending with advanced oxidation protein products participation]
1Katedra i Zakład Toksykologii, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Analityki Medycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu.
Abstract:
In the view of constantly increasing number of reports about participation of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) in pathogenesis of many diseases as well as in the pathomechanism of their biochemical disturbances and clinical complications, the possibility of treatment of these diseases by reducing of AOPPs concentration and prevention or inhibition of their formation poses the object of intensive investigations. The first investigated agents, with proven efficacy in prevention of AOPPs formation, was N-acetylcysteine. In relationship with the fact, that the intensified formation of AOPPs is closely connected with intensity of oxidative stress (OS), so the possibility of use of agents and/or drugs with well-known antioxidative proprieties, also natural origin, was examined. It is very important in aspects of its self-treatment by patients. The next step was the estimation of possibility of utilization of pleiotropic properties of drugs routinely applied in the treatment of civilization diseases, especially hypertension and diabetes, often with kidneys insufficiency. On the basis of known mechanism of the unfavorable acting of AOPPs (induction of intracellular signal transduction, and secondary intensyfication of OS), on the way of its connection with the RAGE receptor [similarly as advanced glycation end products (AGEs)], indicated on the possibility of new therapeutic strategies, through the blocking of RAGE-AGEs interactions or using the soluble form of this receptor. Discussed in this paper results of investigations shows the possibility to introduction in the near future, the innovative therapeutic strategies, directed just on the AOPPs, permitting on the limitation of their formation and accumulation in tissues and organs, especially in kidneys. This will permit for the break of mechanism of vicious circle of interaction OS and oxidatively modified macromolecules and attenuating of biochemical and clinical disturbances in the diseases connected with AOPPs participating.
Insights
Advanced Oxidation Protein Products (AOPPs) contribute to disease pathogenesis. Strategies to reduce AOPPs, including N-acetylcysteine and antioxidants, show promise for treating related conditions and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Advanced Oxidation Protein Products (AOPPs) are increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis and complications of numerous diseases.
- Their formation is closely linked to oxidative stress (OS), creating a vicious cycle with cellular damage.
- Current research explores therapeutic interventions targeting AOPPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate therapeutic strategies for reducing AOPP concentration and inhibiting their formation.
- To explore the potential of existing drugs and natural compounds in managing AOPP-related diseases.
- To identify novel therapeutic approaches based on AOPP mechanisms and receptor interactions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on AOPPs, oxidative stress, and therapeutic agents.
- Examination of N-acetylcysteine's efficacy in preventing AOPP formation.
- Evaluation of antioxidants and pleiotropic drugs for AOPP management.
- Analysis of AOPP interaction with the RAGE receptor and potential blocking strategies.
Main Results:
- N-acetylcysteine is an effective agent for preventing AOPP formation.
- Antioxidants and natural compounds show potential for reducing AOPPs.
- Pleiotropic drugs used for hypertension and diabetes may help manage AOPP-related complications, especially in kidney disease.
- Targeting RAGE-AGEs interactions presents a novel therapeutic avenue.
Conclusions:
- Innovative therapeutic strategies targeting AOPPs are feasible for near-future implementation.
- Reducing AOPP formation and accumulation, particularly in the kidneys, can break the OS-macromolecule cycle.
- These strategies hold promise for attenuating biochemical and clinical disturbances in AOPP-associated diseases.
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