Interactions of melatonin with mammalian mitochondria. Reducer of energy capacity and amplifier of permeability transition.
Amino Acids
; 42(5): 1827-37, 2012 May.
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ABSTRACT
Melatonin, a metabolic product of the amino acid tryptophan, induces a dose-dependent energy drop correlated with a decrease in the oxidative phosphorylation process in isolated rat liver mitochondria. This effect involves a gradual decrease in the respiratory control index and significant alterations in the state 4/state 3 transition of membrane potential (ΔΨ). Melatonin, alone, does not affect the insulating properties of the inner membrane but, in the presence of supraphysiological Ca2+, induces a ΔΨ drop and colloid-osmotic mitochondrial swelling. These events are sensitive to cyclosporin A and the inhibitors of Ca2+ transport, indicative of the induction or amplification of the mitochondrial permeability transition. This phenomenon is triggered by oxidative stress induced by melatonin and Ca2+, with the generation of hydrogen peroxide and the consequent oxidation of sulfydryl groups, glutathione and pyridine nucleotides. In addition, melatonin, again in the presence of Ca2+, can also induce substantial release of cytochrome C and AIF (apoptosis-inducing factor), thus revealing its potential as a pro-apoptotic agent.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Permeabilidad
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Mitocondrias Hepáticas
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Apoptosis
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Potencial de la Membrana Mitocondrial
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Melatonina
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Amino Acids
Asunto de la revista:
BIOQUIMICA
Año:
2012
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia