An important function of Nrf2 in combating oxidative stress: Detoxification of acetaminophen
AUTOR(ES)
Chan, Kaimin
FONTE
The National Academy of Sciences
RESUMO
Nrf2, a member of the “cap ‘n collar” group of transcription factors, is important for protecting cells against oxidative damage. We investigated its role in the detoxification of acetaminophen [N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP)]-induced hepatotoxicity. When Nrf2 knockout (Nrf2−/−) and wild-type mice were given APAP by i.p. injection, the Nrf2−/− mice were highly susceptible to APAP treatment. With doses of APAP that were tolerated by wild-type mice, the Nrf2−/− mice died of liver failure. When hepatic glutathione was depleted after a dose of 400 mg/kg of APAP, the wild-type mice were able to compensate and regain the normal glutathione level. In contrast, the glutathione level in the Nrf2−/− mice was not compensated and remained low. This was because of the decrease in the gene expression of gcsH and gcsL as well as gss in the livers of the Nrf2−/− mice. In addition, the expression of ugt1a6 and gstpi that detoxify APAP by conjugation was also decreased. This increased susceptibility of the Nrf2−/− mice to APAP, because of an impaired capacity to replenish their glutathione stores, compounded with a decreased detoxification capability, highlights the importance of Nrf2 in the regulation of glutathione synthesis and cellular detoxification processes.
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