| Benzene metabolites block gap junction intercellular communication. Role in hematotoxicity and leukemia? | |
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PMID: 15935824 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A metabolite of benzene, trans,trans-muconaldehyde (MUC) was found to be a strong inhibitor of gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) with potency similar to that of chlordane. Hydroquinone and the MUC metabolite OH-M-CHO were also strong inhibitors of GJIC. The other MUC metabolites tested, CHO-M-COOH and OH-M-COOH had weak effects on GJIC, while COOH-M-COOH had no effect. Benzene showed no effect on GJIC. The relative potency of the metabolites on GJIC is similar to what is observed with regard to hematotoxic effects. The effect of MUC on GJIC took place in parallel with a strong cellular loss of connexin 43. Substances found to inhibit connexin 43 dependent GJIC have been shown to disrupt normal hematopoietic development. The finding that benzene metabolites interfere with gap junction functionality, and especially the loss of connexin 43 induced by MUC, should be considered concerning the mechanism of benzene-induced hematotoxicity. |
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Authors:
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Edgar Rivedal; Gisela Witz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2005-04-11 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chemico-biological interactions Volume: 153-154 ISSN: 0009-2797 ISO Abbreviation: Chem. Biol. Interact. Publication Date: 2005 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-06 Completed Date: 2005-10-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0227276 Medline TA: Chem Biol Interact Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 257-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Cancer Research, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway. edgarr@labmed.uio.no |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aldehydes
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metabolism,
toxicity* Animals Benzene / metabolism, toxicity* Cell Communication / drug effects* Cell Line Gap Junctions / drug effects*, metabolism Hematologic Diseases / metabolism Hydroquinones / toxicity* Leukemia / metabolism |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Aldehydes; 0/Hydroquinones; 123-31-9/hydroquinone; 3249-28-3/muconaldehyde; 71-43-2/Benzene |
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