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LC-MS Analysis of Human Platelets as a Platform for Studying Mitochondrial Metabolism
Published on: April 4, 2016
[Certain parameters of platelets oxygen metabolism in patients with multiple sclerosis]
J Kedziora1, P Fijałkowski, A Buczyński
1Zakładu Fizjologii INP WAM w Lodzi.
Abstract:
The hypothesis of Mickel (1975) on multiple sclerosis suggested disturbances of lipid peroxidation in that disease. The purpose of this report was an analysis of oxygen metabolism in platelets in that disease, taking into account the peroxidation of lipids and antioxidant enzymatic protection against oxygen stress. In the reported study the concentration of malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) and the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD-1) were determined in multiple sclerosis patients. The studied group comprised 20 non-smoking patients (9 men and 11 women) aged 21-61 years during disease exacerbation. The criteria of disease diagnosis were those suggested by Poser et al (1983). The obtained results may suggest abnormal acceleration of lipid peroxidation in platelets in this disease.
Insights
Multiple sclerosis patients show accelerated lipid peroxidation in platelets. This study analyzed oxygen metabolism, including lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes, in patients during disease exacerbation.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Hematology
Background:
- The hypothesis of Mickel (1975) suggested lipid peroxidation disturbances in multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Understanding oxygen metabolism and antioxidant defense is crucial in MS pathogenesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze oxygen metabolism in platelets of multiple sclerosis patients.
- To investigate lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymatic protection against oxygen stress in MS.
Main Methods:
- Determined malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) concentration, a marker of lipid peroxidation.
- Measured glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD-1) activity in platelets.
- Studied 20 non-smoking MS patients (9 men, 11 women, aged 21-61) during disease exacerbation.
Main Results:
- Results indicate potentially abnormal acceleration of lipid peroxidation in platelets of MS patients.
- Elevated MDA levels suggest increased oxidative stress in platelet membranes.
Conclusions:
- Platelet lipid peroxidation may be significantly altered in multiple sclerosis.
- Further research is warranted to explore the role of platelet oxidative stress in MS progression.
