abstract：:The capacity of non-illuminated nephrotoxin orellanine ([2,2'-bipyridine]-3,3',4,4'-tetrol-1,1'-dioxide) to induce DNA damage in the presence of ferrous iron and dioxygen has been evaluated. Maximal single-strand breaks in plasmid DNA were obtained with a metal to ligand ratio 1:3. Instantaneous oxidation of Fe2+ in p...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Cantin-Esnault D,Oubrahim H,Richard JM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species (ROS) released from polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages could cause DNA damage, but also induce cell death. Therefore inhibition of cell death must be an important issue for accumulation of genetic changes in lymphoid cells in inflammatory foci. Scavengers in the post culture medium of...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Miwa H,Fujii J,Kanno H,Taniguchi N,Aozasa K

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After minimal sample preparation, two different HPLC methodologies, one based on a single gradient reversed-phase HPLC step, the other on multiple HPLC runs each optimised for specific components, were used to investigate the composition of flavonoids and phenolic acids in apple and tomato juices. The principal compon...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Bremner PD,Blacklock CJ,Paganga G,Mullen W,Rice-Evans CA,Crozier A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolism of paraquat generates oxygen radicals. Paraquat has thus been suggested as a model compound to induce oxidative damage to DNA, lipids and proteins in different cells and tissues, although experimental data are inconsistent. In order to explore the possibilities for an animal model of oxidative DNA damag...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Sørensen M,Loft S

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase (GCS; also referred to as glutamate-cysteine ligase, GLCL) catalyzes the rate-limiting reaction in glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis. The GCS holoenzyme is composed of a catalytic and regulatory subunit, each encoded by a unique gene. In addition to some conditions which specifically upr...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Wild AC,Mulcahy RT

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effects of a single post whole-body low-dose irradiation (50 cGy of gamma-ray) on mice with ferric nitrilotriacetate (Fe3+-NTA)-induced transient hepatopathy. As a result, low-dose irradiation accelerated the rate of recovery. Based on the changes in glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) activities, g...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Yamaoka K,Kojima S,Nomura T

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Creatol (CTL) is a product resulting from the reaction of creatinine (Cr) with the hydroxyl radical and is identified as a precursor of methylguanidine (MG), a uremic toxin. In this study, we investigated serum CTL levels together with those of Cr and MG in 66 patients who were on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Prior ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Tomida C,Aoyagi K,Nagase S,Gotoh M,Yamagata K,Takemura K,Koyama A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heme oxygenase is the rate limiting enzyme in heme degradation to carbon monoxide (CO), iron and bilirubin. The inducible isoform of the protein, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), is susceptible to up-regulation by a diverse variety of conditions and agents in mammalian tissue, leading to the common conception that HO-1 is a s...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Foresti R,Motterlini R

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent findings have suggested that oxidative damage might contribute to the cytotoxicity and carcinogenicity of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Salvia miltiorrhiza (Sm), a herbal plant that has been used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine for treating cardiovascular and liver diseases, is believed to have some antioxid...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Liu J,Yang CF,Lee BL,Shen HM,Ang SG,Ong CN

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The toxic effect of copper was evaluated in sunflower plants by means of root elongation, lipid peroxidation and antioxidative enzyme activities. Plants were grown under controlled environmental conditions in hydroponic culture for two weeks and exposed to different copper concentrations for an additional week. Determ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： García A,Baquedano FJ,Navarro P,Castillo FJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glutathione system in epidermal cells of Allium cepa L. was measured by a quantitative image analysis method, using histochemical staining by monochlorobimane. Blockage of thiol groups with N-ethylmaleimide decreased fluorescence to a small rest fluorescence of maximum 5%. Pre-treatment with dithiothreitol increas...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Müller M,Tausz M,Wonisch A,Grill D

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a novel phosphorylated spin trap, 5-(diethoxyphosphoryl)-5-methyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (DEPMPO), an analogue of the commonly used spin trap 5,5'-dimethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide (DMPO), we have investigated the production of oxygen radical species under illumination of thylakoids from wheat (Triticum durum Desf cv. O...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Sgherri CL,Pinzino C,Samaritani E,Navari-Izzo F

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages produce reactive oxygen species such as O2-, H2O2 and *OH that contribute to the pathogenesis of diseases such as inflammation and atherosclerosis. The cells have multiple defense systems against those reactive oxygen species, and we describe here such an oxidative stress-inducible defense system. Upon exp...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Ishii T,Itoh K,Sato H,Bannai S

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of dry powder forms of the drugs nitrendipine, nifedipine, felodipine, and nimodipine to gamma-radiation results in the formation of free radicals detected by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The four structurally related drugs show qualitatively identical EPR spectral features in terms of ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Taiwo FA,Patterson LH,Jaroszkiewicz E,Marciniec B,Ogrodowczyk M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing knowledge on the participation of free radicals in many diverse clinical and pathological conditions, has consequently expanded the search for new and versatile antioxidants aimed at combating oxidative stress. Our interest in this field concerns aromatic indolinonic aminoxyls (nitroxides) which efficie...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Damiani E,Carloni P,Stipa P,Greci L

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guanidinosuccinic acid (GSA) is noted for its nitric oxide (NO) mimicking actions such as vasodilatation and activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. We have reported that GSA is the product of argininosuccinate (ASA) and some reactive oxygen species, mainly the hydroxyl radical. We tested for GSA synth...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Aoyagi K,Akiyama K,Shahrzad S,Tomida C,Hirayama A,Nagase S,Takemura K,Koyama A,Ohba S,Narita M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposomes composed of soybean phosphatidylcholine were peroxidized using the reagent sodium hypochlorite or the myeloperoxidase-hydrogen peroxide-Cl- system. Linoleic acid hydroperoxide previously prepared from linoleic acid by means of lipoxidase was incorporated into liposomes. The yield of thiobarbituric acid react...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Panasenko OM,Arnhold J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate whether there is transmembrane transport of intact glutathione ([3H]-GSH, 0.1 microCi) in rat and human type II pneumocytes (T2P), and if this transport might be dependent on the redox state of the extracellular fluid. The T2P were pretreated with acivicin (250 microM) to inhibi...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： van Klaveren RJ,Hoet PH,Demedts M,Nemery B

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flavonoids, which are dietary components and have possible drug uses, inhibit lipoprotein oxidation in vitro. The present study considered whether flavonoid supplementation in humans could influence lipoprotein vulnerability to oxidation. Citrus flavonoid supplementation (about 1g/day, 3 weeks), or placebo, was given ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Blostein-Fujii A,DiSilvestro RA,Frid D,Katz C

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Weaning mice were fed a diet supplemented with beef tallow (BT) or BT plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) containing 100 mg alpha-tocopherol/kg (alpha-Toc100) or 500 mg alpha-tocopherol/kg (alpha-Toc500) for 4 wk to modify membrane fatty acid unsaturation, and then were administered ferric nitrilotriacetate (Fe-NTA). The ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Yasuda S,Watanabe S,Kobayashi T,Hata N,Misawa Y,Utsumi H,Okuyama H

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intracellular superoxide and glutathione disulphide concentrations increased in Penicillium chrysogeum treated with 50, 250 or 500 microM menadione (MQ). A significant increase in the intracellular peroxide concentration was also observed when mycelia were exposed to 250 or 500 microM MQ. The specific activity of ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Emri T,Pócsi I,Szentirmai A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroxynitrous acid synthesized by reaction of hydrogen peroxide and nitrite and generated from 3-morpholinosydononimine (SIN-1) induced cellular DNA breaking of human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells in phosphate buffer (pH 7.5) as assessed by alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis (comet) assay and quantification...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Hiramoto K,Tomiyama S,Kikugawa K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative DNA modification has been implicated in development of certain cancers and 8-oxodG, the most abundant and mutagenic DNA modification, has for some time been considered a biomarker of this activity. Urinary excretion of 8-oxodG over 24h has been used to estimate the rate of damage to DNA, and animal studies h...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Poulsen HE,Loft S,Prieme H,Vistisen K,Lykkesfeldt J,Nyyssonen K,Salonen JT

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To define the molecular mechanism(s) of carvedilol inhibition of lipid peroxidation we have utilized model systems that allow us to study the different reactions involved in this complex process. Carvedilol inhibits the peroxidation of sonicated phosphatidylcholine liposomes triggered by FeCl2 addition whereas atenolo...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Tadolini B,Franconi F

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A range of catechins and oligomeric procyanidins was purified by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) from grape seed, apple skin, lentil and almond flesh. Catechins, galloylated epicatechin, glycosylated catechin, procyanidin dimers, galloylated dimers, trimer, and tetramer species were all identified, purif...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Plumb GW,De Pascual-Teresa S,Santos-Buelga C,Cheynier V,Williamson G

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentration of taurine is high in the lens. However, its function therein remains unknown. Studies from other tissues suggest that in addition to several other modes of action, it acts as an antioxidant. We therefore hypothesize that taurine may be a part of the antioxidant defense mechanisms involved in protect...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Devamanoharan PS,Ali AH,Varma SD

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver microsomal functions related to xenobiotic biotransformation and free radical production were studied in control rats and in animals subjected to L-3,3',5-triiodothyronine (T3) and/or lindane administration as possible mechanisms contributing to oxidative stress, in relation to the activity of enzymes (superoxid...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Simon Giavarotti KA,Rodrigues L,Rodrigues T,Junqueira VB,Videla LA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The most common technique for measuring the oxidation of lipoproteins is the continuous measurement of the formation of conjugated diene at OD 234 nm. The concept of "lag time", derived from such measurements, has be...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Parthasarathy S,Augé N,Santanam N

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orellanine is the tetrahydroxylated and di-N-oxidized bipyridine toxin extracted from several Cortinarius mushrooms among them C. orellanus. The pathogenic mechanism involved in the C. orellanus-poisoning by orellanine leading to kidney impairment is not yet fully understood until now. Electron spin resonance (ESR) sp...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Oubrahim H,Richard JM,Cantin-Esnault D

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resorcinols (pentadecylresorcinol, olivetol, orcinol and resorcinol) exhibit antioxidant properties in liposomal systems. Antioxidant potency depends on the length of the alkyl chain. Pentadecylresorcinol has been demonstrated to be the most active antioxidant, indicating significance of its alkyl chain in a lipid bil...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Hładyszowski J,Zubik L,Kozubek A

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of developing breast cancer increases after long term use of oestrogen and progestagen, and carcinogenesis in the breast is partly due to oxidative damage to DNA bases. Therefore, we studied the effects of 17 beta-oestradiol and progesterone on the antioxidative status and the vulnerability to oxidative stres...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Dabrosin C,Hammar M,Ollinger K

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyruvate is a well-known scavenger of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, it scavenges superoxide radical (O2.-). However, evidence on its intracellular antioxidant function is meager at present. Hence, we have examined the effectiveness of this metabolite and its ethyl ester against intracellular oxidative damage ...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Varma SD,Devamanoharan PS,Ali AH

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated Langendorff-perfused rat hearts, after 30 min of preperfusion, were submitted to increasing times of global normothermic ischemia (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 30 min) or to the same times of ischemia followed by 30 min of reperfusion. Analysis of malondialdehyde, ascorbic acid, oxypurines, nucleosides, nicotinic coen...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Tavazzi B,Di Pierro D,Bartolini M,Marino M,Distefano S,Galvano M,Villani C,Giardina B,Lazzarino G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen radical generating systems, namely, Cu(II)/ H2O2, Cu(II)/ascorbate, Cu(II)/NAD(P)H, Cu(II)/ H2O2/catecholamine and Cu(II)/H2O2/SH-compounds irreversibly inhibited yeast glutathione reductase (GR) but Cu(II)/H2O2 enhanced the enzyme diaphorase activity. The time course of GR inactivation by Cu(II)/H2O2 dependent...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Gutierrez-Correa J,Stoppani AO

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formation of the alpha-hydroxyethyl radical (CH3 degree CHOH) has already been extensively demonstrated after ethanol metabolism in the liver. Despite favourable conditions, this formation in the brain has remained speculative since there is no direct experimental evidence in intact brain cells. In this preliminary st...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Gonthier B,Eysseric H,Soubeyran A,Daveloose D,Saxod R,Barret L

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hydroxyl radical (.OH)-scavenging activity of d-2-[4-(3-methyl-2-thienyl)phenyl]propionic acid (M-5011), a novel nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and that of several other NSAIDs were investigated by the hyaluronic acid (HA) degradation method and the electron spin resonance (ESR) spin-trapping techniq...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Kataoka M,Tonooka K,Ando T,Imai K,Aimoto T

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cytologically active secondary lipid peroxidation products, malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) have been detected as their 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone (DNP) derivatives in plant tissue cultures using LC-MS. This paper reports, for the first time, the use of LC-MS methodology to definitively identif...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Deighton N,Magill WJ,Bremner DH,Benson EE

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synproportionation reaction between ferryl leghemoglobin and oxyleghemoglobin does not occur, at least under conditions where this process could be clearly demonstrated with myoglobin and hemoglobin. In contrast, a cross synproportionation can occur between oxyleghemoglobin and ferryl myoglobin or between ferryl l...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Mathieu C,Swaraj K,Davies MJ,Trinchant JC,Puppo A

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sublytic levels (microM) of hemin destabilized RBC membrane as indicated by ghost fragmentation pattern using a laser viscodiffractometer. Furthermore, electron microscopic study shows that 5 microM of hemin induced echinocytic transformation whereas higher hemin concentration (40 microM) induced spherocytic transform...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Chiu DT,Huang TY,Hung IJ,Wei JS,Liu TZ,Stern A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research about the role of free radical derivatives of oxygen and nitrogen in biological systems has highlighted the possibility that antioxidants, such as vitamin E, that prevent these processes in vitro may be capable of carrying out a similar function in living organisms in vivo. There is increasing evidence...

journal_title：Free radical research

authors： Diplock AT

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00