Abstract
Satratoxin H, a mycotoxin, is thought to induce apoptosis of PC12 cells through the activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) in a glutathione (GSH)-sensitive manner. The present study was undertaken to further elucidate the mechanism by which satratoxin H induces cell death in PC12 cells. Satratoxin H caused apoptosis of PC12 cells within 24-h, as determined by DNA fragmentation and flow cytometric analysis. Satratoxin H increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and lipid peroxidation, as determined by malondialdehyde formation. These effects were attenuated by incubation of cells with GSH, suggesting that satratoxin H-induced increase in apoptosis of serum-deprived PC12 cells may be partially mediated through the generation of ROS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1115-1120 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Jun |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Apoptosis
- Glutathione
- Lipid peroxide
- Reactive oxygen species
- Satratoxin H
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Science