Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10751536 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The early stages of the atherosclerotic process are initiated by accumulation of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and damage to the structure or function of the endothelium. Antioxidant supplementation may be a plausible strategy to prevent atherosclerotic disease by quenching excessive reactive oxidative species. In the present study, we demonstrated that idebenone at suitable concentrations significantly prevented oxLDL-induced endothelial dysfunction. The underlying mechanisms of idebenone included inhibition of oxidative damage, suppression of the down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) exposed to oxLDL. Moreover, idebenone pretreatment inhibited oxLDL-mediated HUVECs damage by attenuating lipid peroxidation and promoting SOD activity. Finally, pro-incubation with idebenone inhibited mitochondrial dysfunction induced by oxLDL through the mitochondrial-dependent apoptotic pathway and GSK3β/β-catenin signalling pathways. In summary, idebenone is a promising agent in the treatment or prevention of atherosclerosis via inhibiting oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function.
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Authors
Pengfei Lin, Junling Liu, Ming Ren, Kunqian Ji, Ling Li, Bin Zhang, Yaoqin Gong, Chuanzhu Yan,