Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper

Introduction Cadmium is defined as one of the leading toxic industrial pollutants (Valko i sar., 2005). Although some products containing cadmium can be recycled, much of the pollution with this metal is the result of inadequate disposal and uncontrolled incineration of cadmium-containing waste (Ja...

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Main Authors: J. Jovanovic Mirkovic, G. Kocic, Z. Jurinjak, C. Alexopoulos
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Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2022-06-01
Series:European Psychiatry
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author J. Jovanovic Mirkovic
G. Kocic
Z. Jurinjak
C. Alexopoulos
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description Introduction Cadmium is defined as one of the leading toxic industrial pollutants (Valko i sar., 2005). Although some products containing cadmium can be recycled, much of the pollution with this metal is the result of inadequate disposal and uncontrolled incineration of cadmium-containing waste (Jarup, 2003). Copper particles are released into the atmosphere from copper smelters and ore processing facilities, as well as from anthropogenic sources (use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides). Oxidative stress occurs due to increased production of reactive oxygen species (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease) or reduced ability of cells to neutralize it through their internal antioxidants (eg mutation of the superoxide dismutase gene in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Objectives The aim of this research was to examine the protective role of supplement, GSH, S-donor ligand, and in conditions of acute and chronic intoxication with sublethal doses of cadmium-II-chloride and copper II sulfate. Methods After medial laparotomy albino rates Wistar soy, a 10% homogenate of brain tissue was made in an appropriate medium and an analysis of acid and alkaline DNase activity was performed (Kocić i sar., 2004; Kocić i sar., 1998). Results This experiment demonstrated the beneficial role of GSH supplement that exhibit antioxidant character in preventing and reducing the adverse effects of acute and chronic cadmium and copper intoxication. Conclusions Antioxidants prevent the formation of oxidative stress in the cell by reducing and stopping DNA damage and degradation, and thus represent potential scavengers of free radicals. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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spelling doaj.art-809190c028734ce3aeccaecaa4b842ea2023-11-17T05:08:56ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852022-06-0165S885S88510.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2298Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copperJ. Jovanovic Mirkovic0G. Kocic1Z. Jurinjak2C. Alexopoulos3The Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies, Biochemistry, Cuprija, SerbiaFaculty of Medicine, Biochemistry, Nis, SerbiaThe Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies, Cuprija, Serbia, Medicine, Cuprija, SerbiaThe Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies, Cuprija, Serbia, Medicine, Cuprija, Serbia Introduction Cadmium is defined as one of the leading toxic industrial pollutants (Valko i sar., 2005). Although some products containing cadmium can be recycled, much of the pollution with this metal is the result of inadequate disposal and uncontrolled incineration of cadmium-containing waste (Jarup, 2003). Copper particles are released into the atmosphere from copper smelters and ore processing facilities, as well as from anthropogenic sources (use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides). Oxidative stress occurs due to increased production of reactive oxygen species (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease) or reduced ability of cells to neutralize it through their internal antioxidants (eg mutation of the superoxide dismutase gene in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Objectives The aim of this research was to examine the protective role of supplement, GSH, S-donor ligand, and in conditions of acute and chronic intoxication with sublethal doses of cadmium-II-chloride and copper II sulfate. Methods After medial laparotomy albino rates Wistar soy, a 10% homogenate of brain tissue was made in an appropriate medium and an analysis of acid and alkaline DNase activity was performed (Kocić i sar., 2004; Kocić i sar., 1998). Results This experiment demonstrated the beneficial role of GSH supplement that exhibit antioxidant character in preventing and reducing the adverse effects of acute and chronic cadmium and copper intoxication. Conclusions Antioxidants prevent the formation of oxidative stress in the cell by reducing and stopping DNA damage and degradation, and thus represent potential scavengers of free radicals. Disclosure No significant relationships. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933822022982/type/journal_articleGlutathionecadmiumcopperoxidative stress
spellingShingle J. Jovanovic Mirkovic
G. Kocic
Z. Jurinjak
C. Alexopoulos
Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
European Psychiatry
Glutathione
cadmium
copper
oxidative stress
title Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
title_full Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
title_fullStr Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
title_full_unstemmed Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
title_short Protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
title_sort protective role of glutathione in oxidative stress caused by cadmium and copper
topic Glutathione
cadmium
copper
oxidative stress
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