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Eye lens color: formation and function.

S Zigman

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |February 26, 1971
    PubMed
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    Near-ultraviolet light causes photooxidation of aromatic amino acids, creating colored, hydrophobic proteins. This reaction may contribute to cataracts and other age-related protein damage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Photochemistry
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Aromatic amino acids are susceptible to photooxidation by near-ultraviolet (NUV) light.
    • This process can lead to the formation of colored byproducts.
    • These byproducts can alter protein properties and potentially cause cellular damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of near-ultraviolet light on aromatic amino acids.
    • To characterize the properties of the resulting photooxidized protein products.
    • To explore the potential implications of this reaction in biological systems, such as cataract formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Exposure of aromatic amino acids to near-ultraviolet light.
    • Analysis of the resulting colored products and their binding to proteins.

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  • Spectroscopic measurements to assess changes in light absorption and fluorescence.
  • Assessment of protein hydrophobicity.

    • Main Results:

    • Photooxidation of aromatic amino acids produces colored products tightly bound to protein amino groups.
    • The modified proteins exhibit increased near-ultraviolet light absorption and hydrophobicity.
    • Photooxidized proteins fluoresce at 440 nm when excited at 360 nm.
    • The reaction is implicated in the coloration of eye lenses and potential cataract development.

    Conclusions:

    • Near-ultraviolet light-induced photooxidation of aromatic amino acids leads to significant alterations in protein structure and properties.
    • This photochemical reaction is a potential mechanism for age-related changes in proteins, including lens coloration and cataractogenesis.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the full impact of these changes on various proteins in the skin, retina, and other tissues.