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Alpha-tocopherol prevents apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells via a mechanism exceeding that of mere antioxidation. 2002

Manabu Uemura, and Hiroki Manabe, and Norimasa Yoshida, and Noriko Fujita, and Jun Ochiai, and Naohisa Matsumoto, and Tomohisa Takagi, and Yuji Naito, and Toshikazu Yoshikawa
First Department of Internal Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo, Japan. max1@d4.dion.ne.jp

Alpha-tocopherol has been reported to exert an anti-atherogenesis effect. We attempted to clarify the effect of alpha-tocopherol-both as an antioxidant and as a nonantioxidant--on apoptosis induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or oxysterols. Oxidized LDL and oxysterols induced necrosis and/or apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells. The induction of apoptosis was associated with increased caspase-3 activity and the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species, both the effects of which were attenuated by alpha-tocopherol. Apoptosis was also decreased by beta-tocopherol or intracellular radical scavengers, but these suppressive effects were less than those of alpha-tocopherol. Neither beta-tocopherol nor the scavengers had pronounced effect on caspase-3 activity, but each of them decreased the generation of reactive oxygen species to the same extent as alpha-tocopherol. Our study suggests that alpha-Toc protects against apoptosis not only by scavenging reactive oxygen species, but also by inhibiting caspase activity, which means that its activity may exceed that of a mere antioxidant.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007653 Ketocholesterols Cholesterol substituted in any position by a keto moiety. The 7-keto isomer inhibits cholesterol uptake in the coronary arteries and aorta by blocking 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase activity. Oxocholesterols
D008077 Lipoproteins, LDL A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues. Low-Density Lipoprotein,Low-Density Lipoproteins,beta-Lipoprotein,beta-Lipoproteins,LDL(1),LDL(2),LDL-1,LDL-2,LDL1,LDL2,Low-Density Lipoprotein 1,Low-Density Lipoprotein 2,LDL Lipoproteins,Lipoprotein, Low-Density,Lipoproteins, Low-Density,Low Density Lipoprotein,Low Density Lipoprotein 1,Low Density Lipoprotein 2,Low Density Lipoproteins,beta Lipoprotein,beta Lipoproteins
D009336 Necrosis The death of cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury or failure of the blood supply.
D002478 Cells, Cultured Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others. Cultured Cells,Cell, Cultured,Cultured Cell
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D004730 Endothelium, Vascular Single pavement layer of cells which line the luminal surface of the entire vascular system and regulate the transport of macromolecules and blood components. Capillary Endothelium,Vascular Endothelium,Capillary Endotheliums,Endothelium, Capillary,Endotheliums, Capillary,Endotheliums, Vascular,Vascular Endotheliums
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006888 Hydroxycholesterols Cholesterol which is substituted by a hydroxy group in any position.
D000975 Antioxidants Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues. Anti-Oxidant,Antioxidant,Antioxidant Activity,Endogenous Antioxidant,Endogenous Antioxidants,Anti-Oxidant Effect,Anti-Oxidant Effects,Anti-Oxidants,Antioxidant Effect,Antioxidant Effects,Activity, Antioxidant,Anti Oxidant,Anti Oxidant Effect,Anti Oxidant Effects,Anti Oxidants,Antioxidant, Endogenous,Antioxidants, Endogenous
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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