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Sulfiredoxin is critical for redox balance and survival of cells exposed to low steady-state levels of H2O2.
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PMID:  22086924     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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Sulfiredoxin (Srx) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of cysteine sulfinic acid of hyperoxidized peroxiredoxins (Prxs). Having high affinity toward H(2)O(2), 2-Cys Prxs can efficiently reduce H(2)O(2) at low concentration. We previously showed that Prx I is hyperoxidized at a rate of 0.072% per turnover even in the presence of low steady-state levels of H(2)O(2). Here we examine the novel role of Srx in cells exposed to low steady-state levels of H(2)O(2), which can be achieved by using glucose oxidase. Exposure of low steady-state levels of H(2)O(2) (10~20 μM) to A549 or wild-type mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells does not lead to any significant change in oxidative injury because of the maintenance of balance between H(2)O(2) production and elimination. In contrast, loss-of-function studies using Srx-depleted A549 and Srx(-/-) MEF cells demonstrate a dramatic increase in extra- and intracellular H(2)O(2), sulfinic 2-Cys Prxs, and apoptosis. Concomitant with hyperoxidation of mitochondrial Prx III, Srx-depleted cells show an activation of mitochondria-mediated apoptotic pathways including mitochondria membrane potential collapse, cytochrome C release, and caspase activation. Furthermore, adenoviral re-expression of Srx in Srx-depleted A549 or Srx(-/-) MEF cells promotes the reactivation of sulfinic 2-Cys Prxs and results in cellular resistance to apoptosis, with enhanced removal of H(2)O(2). These results indicate that Srx functions as a novel component to maintain the balance between H(2)O(2) production and elimination and then protects cells from apoptosis even in the presence of low steady-state levels of H(2)O(2).
Authors:
Jin Young Baek; Sun Hee Han; Su Haeng Sung; Hye Eun Lee; Yu-Mi Kim; You Hyun Noh; Soo Han Bae; Sue Goo Rhee; Tong-Shin Chang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-11-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of biological chemistry     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1083-351X     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985121R     Medline TA:  J Biol Chem     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Ewha Womans University, Korea, Republic of.
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