Abstract
Evidence obtained over the past two decades shows that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in brain lesions, including those due to cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. The mitochondria are the primary intracellular source of ROS, as they generate huge numbers of oxidative-reduction reactions and use massive amounts of oxygen. When anoxia is followed promptly by reperfusion, the resulting increase in oxygen supply leads to overproduction of ROS. In ischemic tissues, numerous studies have established a direct role for ROS in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Thus, mitochondria are both the initiator and the first target of oxidative stress. Mitochondrial damage can lead to cell death, given the role for mitochondria in energy metabolism and calcium homeostasis, as well as the ability of mitochondria to release pro-apoptotic factors such as cytochrome C and apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF). This review discusses possible mitochondrion-targeted strategies for preventing ROS-induced injury during reperfusion. The sequence of events that follow oxidative damage provides the outline for the review: thus, we will discuss protection of oxidative phosphorylation, mitochondrial membrane integrity and fluidity, and antioxidant or mild-uncoupling strategies for diminishing ROS production. Among mechanisms of action, we will describe the modulation of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening, which may not only operate as a physiological Ca2+ release mechanism, but also contribute to mitochondrial deenergization, release of pro-apoptotic proteins, and protection by ischemic preconditioning (IPC). Finally, we will review genetic strategies for controlling apoptotic protein expression, stimulating mitochondrial oxidative defences, and increasing mitochondrial proliferation.
Keywords: Brain ischemia, mitochondria, reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial permeability transition pore, mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel, uncoupling proteins, apoptosis
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: Mitochondria: A Target for Neuroprotective Interventions in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion
Volume: 12 Issue: 6
Author(s): Morin Christophe and Simon Nicolas
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Keywords: Brain ischemia, mitochondria, reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial permeability transition pore, mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel, uncoupling proteins, apoptosis
Abstract: Evidence obtained over the past two decades shows that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in brain lesions, including those due to cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. The mitochondria are the primary intracellular source of ROS, as they generate huge numbers of oxidative-reduction reactions and use massive amounts of oxygen. When anoxia is followed promptly by reperfusion, the resulting increase in oxygen supply leads to overproduction of ROS. In ischemic tissues, numerous studies have established a direct role for ROS in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Thus, mitochondria are both the initiator and the first target of oxidative stress. Mitochondrial damage can lead to cell death, given the role for mitochondria in energy metabolism and calcium homeostasis, as well as the ability of mitochondria to release pro-apoptotic factors such as cytochrome C and apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF). This review discusses possible mitochondrion-targeted strategies for preventing ROS-induced injury during reperfusion. The sequence of events that follow oxidative damage provides the outline for the review: thus, we will discuss protection of oxidative phosphorylation, mitochondrial membrane integrity and fluidity, and antioxidant or mild-uncoupling strategies for diminishing ROS production. Among mechanisms of action, we will describe the modulation of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening, which may not only operate as a physiological Ca2+ release mechanism, but also contribute to mitochondrial deenergization, release of pro-apoptotic proteins, and protection by ischemic preconditioning (IPC). Finally, we will review genetic strategies for controlling apoptotic protein expression, stimulating mitochondrial oxidative defences, and increasing mitochondrial proliferation.
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Christophe Morin and Nicolas Simon, Mitochondria: A Target for Neuroprotective Interventions in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2006; 12 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161206775474242
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161206775474242 |
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