Indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase in intestinal disease

Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase and Immunological Tolerance during Pregnancy

Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), an enzyme involved in the catabolism of tryptophan, is expressed by a variety of cells and tissues such as macrophages, dendritic cells, cells of the endocrine system and by the placenta. IFN- γ is the main inducer of this enzyme. IDO acts as an important defense mechanism of innate immunity against pathogens. It also has tumor suppressive activity and prolong...

Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Mediates Cell

IDO 2 ( indoleamine 2 , 3 - dioxygenase 2 )

Indole peroxygenase activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase.

The heme enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) was found to catalyze the oxidation of indole by H(2)O(2), with generation of 2- and 3-oxoindole as the major products. This reaction occurred in the absence of O(2) and reducing agents and was not inhibited by superoxide dismutase or hydroxyl radical scavengers, although it was strongly inhibited by L-Trp. The stoichiometry of the reaction indi...

Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (ido) and Immune Tolerance

The IDO facilitates immune tolerance and is one of the main actors involved in the inhibition of cell proliferation, including activated T cells. IDO induces production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) radicals. Several pathways involved in the regulation of immune response are regulated by redox mechanisms. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROSRNS) and other redox act...