Mitochondrial permeability transition and oxidative stress

thallium induces mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening and cytochrome c release: oxidative stress mechanisms

Oxidative stress is responsible for mitochondrial permeability transition induction by salicylate in liver mitochondria.

The interaction of salicylate with the respiratory chain of liver mitochondria generates hydrogen peroxide and, most probably, other reactive oxygen species, which in turn oxidize thiol groups and glutathione. This oxidative stress, confirmed by the prevention of action by antioxidant agents, leads to the induction of the mitochondrial permeability transition in the presence of Ca2+. This pheno...

Urocortin prevents mitochondrial permeability transition in response to reperfusion injury indirectly by reducing oxidative stress.

Urocortin (UCN) protects hearts against ischemia and reperfusion injury whether given before ischemia or at reperfusion. Here we investigate the roles of PKC, reactive oxygen species, and the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) in mediating these effects. In Langendorff-perfused rat hearts, acute UCN treatment improved hemodynamic recovery during reperfusion after 30 min of global...

Indirubin-3'-oxime impairs mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and prevents mitochondrial permeability transition induction.

Indirubin, a red colored 3,2'-bisindole isomer, is a component of Indigo naturalis and is an active ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of chronic diseases. The family of indirubin derivatives, such as indirubin-3'-oxime, has been suggested for various therapeutic indications. However, potential toxic interactions such as indirubin effects on mitochondrial bioenerg...

Mitochondrial Permeability Transition in Rat

42 Onset of the mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) is the penultimate event 43 leading to lethal cellular ischemia/reperfusion injury, but the mechanisms precipitating 44 the MPT after reperfusion remain unclear. Here, we investigated the role of 45 mitochondrial free Ca and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in pHand MPT-dependent 46 reperfusion injury to hepatocytes. Cultured rat hepatocy...