Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glu-Cys-Gly, is one of the most abundant small non-protein thiol molecules in mammalian tissues, particu- larly in the liver. Although glutathione is present in thiol-reduced (GSH) and disulfide ...Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glu-Cys-Gly, is one of the most abundant small non-protein thiol molecules in mammalian tissues, particu- larly in the liver. Although glutathione is present in thiol-reduced (GSH) and disulfide oxidized (GSSG) forms, the predominant form is GSH and its content can exceed 10 mmol/L in liver cells. As an important intracellular reductant, GSH has many biological functions in cells. Its major function is as an anti-oxidant as it can protect proteins from oxidation by reversible posttranslational modification (glutathionylation) and decrease reactive oxygen species-mediated damage. However, it does have numerous other functions, including to chelate metal irons; enhance the absorption of iron, selenium and calcium; participate in lipid and insulin metabolism; regulate cellular events such as gene expression, DNA and protein synthesis, cell proliferation and apoptosis, redox-dependent signal transduction pathways, cytokine production and the immune response; and control protein glutathionylation. Therefore, GSH plays important roles in cell survival and health, and an imbalance in the GSH level can lead to many diseases. In this review, we provide an overview of the function of GSH in mammalian cells and discuss future research of GSH.展开更多
Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are promising materials for various biomedical applications,including magnetic resonance imaging,stem cell tracking,gene/drug delivery,and cancer treatment.To increase the effectiveness of...Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are promising materials for various biomedical applications,including magnetic resonance imaging,stem cell tracking,gene/drug delivery,and cancer treatment.To increase the effectiveness of MNPs,high capture efficiency and controlled uptake of the particles by cells is required.In this paper we report the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake into SPC-A1 cells of oxidized glutathione(GSSG)-modified MNPs(GSSG@Fe3O4).Experimental findings indicated that GSSG@Fe3O4 were biocompatible,and could be efficiently taken up by SPC-A1 cells(up to 160 pg iron per cell).The internalized GSSG@Fe3O4 was retained in the cell cytoplasm for 6 generations.The uptake of GSSG@Fe3O4 into SPC-A1 cells was energy-,concentration-and time-dependent.Pinocytosis may be involved in the internalization process of GSSG@Fe3O4 into SPC-A1 cells,but this mechanism remains to be elucidated.The controlled and efficient localization of GSSG@Fe3O4 into the cytosol and long intracellular retention provides theoretical and experimental insight into the biomedical applications for these molecules.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970630)the New Century Talents Program (NCET-08-0912)the Key Project of the Chinese Ministry of Education (210010)
文摘Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glu-Cys-Gly, is one of the most abundant small non-protein thiol molecules in mammalian tissues, particu- larly in the liver. Although glutathione is present in thiol-reduced (GSH) and disulfide oxidized (GSSG) forms, the predominant form is GSH and its content can exceed 10 mmol/L in liver cells. As an important intracellular reductant, GSH has many biological functions in cells. Its major function is as an anti-oxidant as it can protect proteins from oxidation by reversible posttranslational modification (glutathionylation) and decrease reactive oxygen species-mediated damage. However, it does have numerous other functions, including to chelate metal irons; enhance the absorption of iron, selenium and calcium; participate in lipid and insulin metabolism; regulate cellular events such as gene expression, DNA and protein synthesis, cell proliferation and apoptosis, redox-dependent signal transduction pathways, cytokine production and the immune response; and control protein glutathionylation. Therefore, GSH plays important roles in cell survival and health, and an imbalance in the GSH level can lead to many diseases. In this review, we provide an overview of the function of GSH in mammalian cells and discuss future research of GSH.
基金supported by the International Cooperation Project (20080068and 075207012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81000656)
文摘Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are promising materials for various biomedical applications,including magnetic resonance imaging,stem cell tracking,gene/drug delivery,and cancer treatment.To increase the effectiveness of MNPs,high capture efficiency and controlled uptake of the particles by cells is required.In this paper we report the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake into SPC-A1 cells of oxidized glutathione(GSSG)-modified MNPs(GSSG@Fe3O4).Experimental findings indicated that GSSG@Fe3O4 were biocompatible,and could be efficiently taken up by SPC-A1 cells(up to 160 pg iron per cell).The internalized GSSG@Fe3O4 was retained in the cell cytoplasm for 6 generations.The uptake of GSSG@Fe3O4 into SPC-A1 cells was energy-,concentration-and time-dependent.Pinocytosis may be involved in the internalization process of GSSG@Fe3O4 into SPC-A1 cells,but this mechanism remains to be elucidated.The controlled and efficient localization of GSSG@Fe3O4 into the cytosol and long intracellular retention provides theoretical and experimental insight into the biomedical applications for these molecules.
