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Ascorbate protects guinea pig tissues against lipid peroxidation

S Chakraborty1, A Nandi, M Mukhopadhyay

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University College of Science, Calcutta, India.

Free Radical Biology & Medicine
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Ascorbic acid (AH2) effectively prevents lipid peroxidation (LPO) in guinea pig tissues, acting as a potent antioxidant. This finding suggests vitamin C may help prevent degenerative diseases linked to LPO in humans.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Lipid peroxidation (LPO) involves superoxide and peroxyl radicals, contributing to cellular damage in animal tissues.
  • Ascorbic acid (AH2) has been identified as a potential scavenger of these harmful radicals.
  • Existing antioxidants like alpha-tocopherol and glutathione may not fully prevent LPO in certain conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the protective effects of ascorbic acid (AH2) against lipid peroxidation (LPO) in guinea pig tissues.
  • To compare the efficacy of AH2 with other antioxidants in preventing LPO.
  • To explore the implications of AH2's role in LPO for human health and disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Assessing LPO extent by measuring malonaldehyde using thiobarbituric acid test and HPLC.

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  • Quantifying fluorescent pigment accumulation and protein changes in microsomal membranes.
  • Utilizing in vitro systems to test AH2's antioxidant activity against various LPO-initiating agents.

    • Main Results:

    • Ascorbic acid (AH2) demonstrated significant protection against LPO in guinea pig tissues, both in vivo and in vitro.
    • AH2 completely prevented O2.- initiated microsomal LPO, outperforming alpha-tocopherol, GSH, uric acid, and catalase.
    • AH2 proved most effective in preventing LPO mediated by tert-butylhydroperoxide and peroxyl radicals (LOO.).

    Conclusions:

    • Ascorbic acid (AH2) is a highly effective antioxidant against lipid peroxidation (LPO) in guinea pig tissues.
    • AH2's protective role is significant even when other antioxidants are present, highlighting its unique function.
    • Adequate vitamin C nutrition could be crucial for preventing LPO-associated cellular degenerative diseases in humans.