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[Modification of drug oxidation in rat liver microsomal fractions by mitochondria]
Abstract:
In order to establish possible interaction between mitochondrial membranes and endoplasmic reticulum, the effects of succinate, fumarate and malate (10(-6)--10(-2) M) on N-demethylation of ethylmorphine in liver homogenate, liver homogenate, enriched by mitochondria and in liver sections of newborn animals were studied. In experiments with liver homogenate and liver mitochondria-enriched homogenate the substrates exerted no effect. Addition of mitochondria decreased the homogenate activity by 50%, when NADPH was used as cosubstrate. Studies on liver sections showed the increase of activity only in case of succinate. The activity of liver sections from newborn rate was 30% of that from adult animals. The enzyme activity was suppressed by the Krebs cycle substrates.
Insights
Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum interactions were studied. Krebs cycle substrates like succinate, fumarate, and malate impacted ethylmorphine N-demethylation, with varying effects in liver homogenates and sections from newborn rats.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Toxicology
Context:
- Investigating the interplay between mitochondrial membranes and the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Examining the metabolic activity in liver tissues of newborn animals.
- Assessing the impact of specific substrates on enzymatic reactions.
Purpose:
- To determine the interaction between mitochondrial membranes and endoplasmic reticulum.
- To study the effects of succinate, fumarate, and malate on ethylmorphine N-demethylation.
- To compare enzyme activity in liver homogenates and tissue sections.
Summary:
- Succinate, fumarate, and malate (10^-6 to 10^-2 M) showed no effect on ethylmorphine N-demethylation in liver homogenates.
- Addition of mitochondria reduced homogenate activity by 50% when NADPH was a cosubstrate.
- Liver sections from newborn rats exhibited increased activity with succinate, but overall activity was 30% of adult levels, suppressed by Krebs cycle substrates.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the functional relationship between mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in liver metabolism.
- Highlights developmental differences in enzyme activity and substrate response in newborn versus adult animals.
- Suggests a regulatory role of Krebs cycle intermediates in drug metabolism pathways.