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Radiation-induced lysosomal iron reactivity: implications for radioprotective therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16801214     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A novel mechanism of radiosensitization involves radiation-enhanced autophagy of damaged mitochondria and various metalloproteins, by which iron accumulates within lysosomes. Hydrogen peroxide, formed by the radiolytic cleavage of water, generates in the presence of lysosomal redox-active iron extremely reactive hydroxyl radicals by Fenton-type chemistry. Subsequent peroxidative damage of lysosomal membranes initiates release of harmful content from ruptured lysosomes that triggers a cascade of events eventuating in DNA damage and apoptotic or necrotic cell death. This article reviews the role of lysosomal destabilization in radiation-induced cell damage and death. The potential effects of iron chelation therapy targeted to the lysosomes for protection of normal tissues against unwanted effects by radiation is also discussed.
Authors:
H Lennart Persson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  IUBMB life     Volume:  58     ISSN:  1521-6543     ISO Abbreviation:  IUBMB Life     Publication Date:  2006 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-06-27     Completed Date:  2006-12-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100888706     Medline TA:  IUBMB Life     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  395-401     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden. lenpe@inr.liu.se
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Iron / metabolism*
Lysosomes / metabolism,  radiation effects*
Oxidative Stress / physiology*
Radiation-Protective Agents / metabolism*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Radiation-Protective Agents; 7439-89-6/Iron

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