2013
Neuroprotection against neuroblastoma cell death induced by depletion of mitochondrial glutathione
Dukhande VV, Kawikova I, Bothwell AL, Lai JC. Neuroprotection against neuroblastoma cell death induced by depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. Apoptosis 2013, 18: 702-712. PMID: 23494481, PMCID: PMC3645366, DOI: 10.1007/s10495-013-0836-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsApoptosisAzolesBcl-2-Associated X ProteinButhionine SulfoximineCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalCoculture TechniquesCytochromes cCytosolEthacrynic AcidGlioblastomaGlutathioneHumansIsoindolesMitochondriaNeuroblastomaNeuronsOrganoselenium CompoundsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesConceptsSK-N-SH cellsMitochondrial glutathioneCell deathNeuroblastoma cell deathMitochondrial dysfunctionCellular reactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial glutathione poolPrevention of apoptosisMitochondrial glutathione depletionNeurodegenerative disordersOxidative stressGlutathione depletionReactive oxygen speciesGlutathione poolDistinct inhibitorsApoptotic deathGlutathione metabolismEthacrynic acidROS productionOxygen speciesBCL2 overexpressionGSH depletionApoptosisL-buthionineCells
2006
Manganese Treatment Modulates the Expression of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptors in Astrocytoma and Neuroblastoma Cells
Isaac AO, Kawikova I, Bothwell AL, Daniels CK, Lai JC. Manganese Treatment Modulates the Expression of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptors in Astrocytoma and Neuroblastoma Cells. Neurochemical Research 2006, 31: 1305-1316. PMID: 17053972, DOI: 10.1007/s11064-006-9173-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptorMn neurotoxicityPPAR isoformsExpression of PPARsNeuroblastoma cellsProliferator-activated receptorAnti-oxidant responseCell typesChronic exposureNeurotoxic mechanismsPeroxisome proliferatorPathophysiological importanceHuman astrocytomasNeural cellsNeurotoxicityManganese chloride treatmentProtein expressionCell proliferationAstrocytomasManganese treatmentReceptorsMolecular mechanismsTreatmentCytosolic fractionCells