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Purpose The effect of chronic administration of [3-(3-carbamoylphenyl)phenyl] N-cyclohexylcarbamate (URB597), inhibitor of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) that hydrolyzes anandamide, on cross-talk between endocannabinoid system, oxidative status and pro-inflammatory factors in the liver of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) was investigated. Materials/methods Experiments were conducted using SHRs and normotensive control Wistar-Kyoto rats treated by intraperitoneal injection with URB597 for 14 days. The biochemical parameters were assayed in the rat’s livers. Results In the liver of SHRs an increase in endocannabinoids level, the activity of enzymes degrading them and expression of the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) receptor as well as a decrease in the expression of the CB1 and vanilloid 1 receptor (TRPV1) were shown. These changes were related to inflammatory conditions as well as oxidative stress resulting from increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation due to enhanced activity of enzymes generating ROS accompanied by decrease in the effectiveness of transcription activity of nuclear factor erythroid 2 and the activity of antioxidant enzymes, as well as level of glutathione and vitamins. Chronic administration of URB597 to SHRs caused a decrease in FAAH activity and an increase in anandamide and N-arachidonoyl-dopamine level as well as a decrease in CB2 and an increase in TRPV1 receptor expression. The levels/activities of pro- and antioxidant and inflammatory factors tended to normalize, but phospholipid peroxidation and DNA modifications were increased. Conclusion In conclusion, long-term chronic administration of URB597 to SHRs by altering interactions between endocannabinoid and redox systems enhances some liver metabolic disturbances observed in hypertension.

Oxidative stress, which accompanies the pathogenesis of many bone diseases, contributes to the reduction of osteoblast activity, resulting in the inhibition of differentiation. This study aimed to assess the effect of vitamins K1 and K2 (MK4 and MK7) on the proteomic profile of human osteoblasts cell line under oxidative conditions induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The analysis was performed using QExactiveHF mass spectrometer with a nanoelectrospray ionization source. The osteoblast protein exposed to oxidative stress and vitamin K was compared with the proteome of cells exposed only to oxidative stress. Our proteomic analysis identified 1234 proteins changed after 5 days, 967 after 15 days, and 1214 after 20 days of culture. We observed the most frequent changes in the expression of proteins with catalytic activity or protein/DNA binding properties (45% and 40%, respectively). Significant changes were also observed in proteins with transcription/translation regulator activity (2&ndash, 6%), regulators of molecular functions (5&ndash, 6%), signal transducers (1&ndash, 4%), transporters (4&ndash, 6%), and structural molecules (3&ndash, 5%). Our results clearly show that vitamins K protect cells from H2O2-induced changes in protein expression, primarily through their effects on transcriptional regulators and transporter proteins. As a result, vitamins K can support the formation, remodeling, and mineralization of bone tissue.

Primary and secondary hypertension is associated with kidney redox imbalance resulting in enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enzymes dependent phospholipid metabolism. The fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor, URB597, modulates the levels of endocannabinoids, particularly of anandamide, which is responsible for controlling blood pressure and regulating redox balance. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effects of chronic URB597 administration to spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and rats with secondary hypertension (DOCA-salt rats) on the kidney metabolism associated with the redox and endocannabinoid systems. It was shown fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor decreased the activity of ROS-generated enzymes what resulted in a reduction of ROS level. Moreover varied changes in antioxidant parameters were observed with tendency to improve antioxidant defense in SHR kidney. Moreover, URB597 administration to hypertensive rats decreased pro-inflammatory response, particularly in the kidneys of DOCA-salt hypertensive rats. URB597 had tendency to enhance ROS-dependent phospholipid oxidation, estimated by changes in neuroprostanes in the kidney of SHR and reactive aldehydes (4-hydroxynonenal and malondialdehyde) in DOCA-salt rats, in particular. The administration of FAAH inhibitor resulted in increased level of endocannabinoids in kidney of both groups of hypertensive rats led to enhanced expression of the cannabinoid receptors type 1 and 2 in SHR as well as vanilloid receptor 1 receptors in DOCA-salt rats. URB597 given to normotensive rats also affected kidney oxidative metabolism, resulting in enhanced level of neuroprostanes in Wistar Kyoto rats and reactive aldehydes in Wistar rats. Moreover, the level of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors were significantly higher in both control groups of rats after URB597 administration. In conclusion, because URB597 disturbed the kidney redox system and phospholipid ROS-dependent and enzymatic-dependent metabolism, the administration of this inhibitor may enhance kidney disorders depending on model of hypertension, but may also cause kidney disturbances in control rats. Therefore, further studies are warranted., Graphical abstract fx1, Highlights • URB597 has tendency to decrease kidney oxidative conditions. • URB597 differentiates Nrf2 pathway response in kidney of SHR and DOCA-salt rats. • URB597 enhances level of phospholipid peroxidation products and endocannabinoids. • URB597 reduces pro-inflammatory response particularly in kidney of DOCA-salt rats.

Regeneration of bone tissue defects that result from metabolic disorders, including periodontal diseases, can be supported by biomaterials based on hydroxyapatite. Despite of good biocompatibility of biomaterials they can cause oxidative stress and inflammatory processes as a result of mechanical interaction with surrounding tissues. Because osteoblasts are responsible for bone regeneration process in which gingival fibroblasts may also participate, the aim of the work was to investigate the influence of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials (allogeneic and xenogeneic) and biomaterials combined with enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain) on osteoblast and fibroblast redox balance in the context of osteoblast proliferation and differentiation. The results showed that examined substitutes were not cytotoxic in vitro, but affected redox balance of osteoblasts and fibroblasts (ROS level increase and GSH level decrease) which led to oxidative stress (MDA and protein carbonyl groups level increase) resulting in an increase of the Nrf2 and NFκB expression. The consequence of these changes was partial inhibition of proliferation and osteoblast differentiation. Emdogain alone and combined with biomaterials decreased ROS generation and increased GSH level in both osteoblasts and fibroblasts leading to reduction of transcription factors expression especially proinflammatory NFκB, which promoted osteoblast differentiation and mineralization process.

Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor [3-(3-carbamoylphenyl)phenyl] N-cyclohexylcarbamate (URB597) may influence redox balance and blood pressure through the modulation of endocannabinoids levels. Therefore, this study aimed to compare changes in oxidative metabolism and apoptosis in the hearts of rats with spontaneous hypertension (SHR) and secondary hypertension (11-deoxycorticosterone acetate, DOCA-salt rats) treated by URB597 via intraperitoneal injection for 14 days. The results showed that URB597 decreased the activity of NADPH and xanthine oxidases in both groups of rats. Moreover, in the heart of SHR rats, URB597 led to an increase of enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant activity and levels (catalase, vitamin C, glutathione/glutathione disulfide [GSH/GSSG]) and upregulation of the thioredoxin system, however, NRf2 expression was downregulated. The opposite effect in relation to Nrf2 activity and the thioredoxin system was observed in DOCA-salt rats after URB597 administration. Despite improvement in antioxidant parameters, URB597 enhanced oxidative modifications of phospholipids (4-hydroxynonenal and isoprostanes) and proteins (carbonyl groups) in SHR heart, whereas 4-hydroxynonenal and carbonyl groups levels decreased in the heart of DOCA-salt rats. Obtained results suggest that examined lipid mediators are involved in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR)-independent and PPAR-dependent modulation of cardiac inflammatory reactions. Furthermore, decreased expression of pro-apoptotic proteins (Bax and caspase 3 and 9) was observed after URB597 administration in the heart of both groups of hypertensive rats, whereas expression of the antiapoptotic protein (Bcl-2) increased in SHR rats. Long-term administration of URB597 altered cardiac redox status depending on the type of hypertension. URB597 enhanced oxidative metabolism and reduced pro-apoptotic factors in the heart of SHR rats, increasing the probability of heart metabolic disorders occurrence or progression.

Hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials are commonly used in surgery to repair bone damage. However, the introduction of biomaterials into the body can cause metabolic alterations, including redox imbalance. Because vitamins D3 and K (K1, MK-4, MK-7) have pronounced osteoinductive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, it is suggested that they may reduce the adverse effects of biomaterials. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vitamins D3 and K, used alone and in combination, on the redox metabolism of human osteoblasts (hFOB 1.19 cell line) cultured in the presence of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials (Maxgraft, Cerabone, Apatos, and Gen-Os). Culturing of the osteoblasts in the presence of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials resulted in oxidative stress manifested by increased production of reactive oxygen species and decrease of glutathione level and glutathione peroxidase activity. Such redox imbalance leads to lipid peroxidation manifested by an increase of 4-hydroxynonenal level, which is known to influence the growth of bone cells. Vitamins D3 and K were shown to help maintain redox balance and prevent lipid peroxidation in osteoblasts cultured with hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials. The strongest effect was observed for the combination of vitamin D3 and MK-7. Moreover, vitamins promoted growth of the osteoblasts, manifested by increased DNA biosynthesis. Therefore, it is suggested that the use of vitamins D3 and K may protect redox balance and support the growth of osteoblasts affected by hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials.

Purpose Psoriatic skin lesions are associated with chronic inflammation related to immune cell activity. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare changes in the proteome of psoriatic keratinocytes and lymphocytes. Experimental design A proteomics approach is used to analyze the expression of proteins in keratinocytes and lymphocytes from psoriatic patients and healthy controls. Results As a result 2119 proteins for keratinocytes and 1235 proteins for lymphocytes are identified. Psoriatic keratinocytes has 68 downregulated and 7 upregulated proteins and psoriatic lymphocytes has 106 downregulated and 67 upregulated proteins compared to healthy individuals. The list of downregulated proteins includes proteins involved in antioxidant homeostasis and, transcription regulation; upregulated proteins are involved in glycolytic processes and translation. These changes are accompanied by an increased level of 4-Hydroxynonenal-protein adducts; control cells are characterized by 4-Hydroxynonenal-Lysine adducts formed with structural and binding proteins, while in psoriatic cells 4-Hydroxynonenal-Lysine, 4-Hydroxynonenal-Histidine, and 4-Hydroxynonenal-Cysteine adducts with various molecular function proteins occur. Conclusions and clinical relevance This study highlights the changes in psoriatic keratinocytes and lymphocytes that can be directly involved in the development of psoriasis. In both cell types the most significant changes are associated with upregulation of phosphoglycerate mutase 1 and downregulation of thioredoxin reductase.

Purpose Platinum(II) complex anticarcinogenic mechanisms are associated with changes in the cellular redox status of cancer as well as healthy cells. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to investigate oxidative modifications in cellular components following fibroblast exposure to novel dinuclear berenil-platinum(II) complexes. Material and Method ROS levels, antioxidant parameters level/activity, and damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins, including pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic factors in human skin fibroblasts following berenil-platinum(II) complex treatments i.e. Pt 2 (isopropylamine) 4 (berenil) 2 , Pt 2 (piperazine) 4 (berenil) 4 , Pt 2 (2-picoline) 4 (berenil) 2 , Pt 2 (3-picoline) 4 (berenil) 2 , and Pt 2 (4-picoline) 4 (berenil) 2 were examined. Results Treatment of fibroblasts with platinum(II) complexes has shown that all compounds enhance total ROS and superoxide anion generation as well as change the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase and decrease in the level of non-enzymatic antioxidants (GSH, vitamin C, E and A). Such a situation is conducive to oxidative stress formation and oxidative modifications of cellular macromolecules and to increase in the expression of proapoptotic proteins. Pt 2 (isopropylamine) 4 (berenil) 2 elicited the most damage, which resulted in oxidative modification of cellular components. The therapeutic use of this complex would cause considerable side effects in patients, therefore the agent lacks drug potential; however Pt 2 (piperazine) 4 (berenil) 2 and Pt 2 (2-picoline) 4 (berenil) 2 exhibited reduced redox and increased apoptotic profiles compared to cisplatin. Conclusion Results of this paper and preliminary data show that Pt2(2-picoline)4(berenil)2 is less dangers than cisplatin to fibroblasts and more disruptive than cisplatin to breast cancer cell metabolism, and therefore it is a promising candidate for use in future anticancer drug strategies.

Disorder of cellular metabolic homeostasis resulting in the enhanced level of reactive oxygen species, glucose or reactive carbonyl compounds (products of lipid, glucose and amino acids oxidation) causes modifications of cellular components, particularly proteins. As a result of polypeptide chain direct oxidative modifications, carbonyl groups are formed. Reactions of polypeptides with glucose resulting in advanced glycation end products (AGE) generation and reaction with lipid peroxidation products giving advanced lipoxidation end products (ALE) and mechanisms of the above products generation are described. Since accumulation of modified proteins in cells can lead to the development of different diseases including diabetes and its associated diseases as well as neurodegenerative diseases their identification as well as quantitative determination is very important. Obtained data are used in diagnosis and in pharmacotherapy. However, variety of products and a wide range of their concentration in biological samples, cause that different analytic techniques must be used for their analysis. In this review, methods for their determination, with particular emphasis on proteomic approach using state of the art analytical techniques are shown.Zaburzenia w metabolizmie komórkowym, którym towarzyszy nagromadzenie reaktywnych form tlenu, glukozy lub reaktywnych związków karbonylowych (będących produktami utleniania lipidów, glukozy i aminokwasów), sprzyjają reakcjom wymienionych związków ze składnikami komórki, w tym również z białkami. Głównymi produktami tych reakcji są polipeptydy z wolnymi grupami karbonylowymi, produkty zaawansowanej lipoksydacji (ALE) oraz produkty zaawansowanej glikacji (AGE). Odkładanie się zmodyfikowanych białek w komórkach może prowadzić do rozwoju wielu chorób w tym m.in. cukrzycy i chorób jej towarzyszących oraz chorób neurodegeneracyjnych. Identyfikacja zmodyfikowanych białek wymaga stosowania do ich analizy różnych technik badawczych. W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono mechanizmy prowadzące do powstania produktów karbonylacji białek, jak również metody ich oznaczania, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem podejścia proteomicznego wykorzystującego nowoczesne techniki analityczne. Podejście to daje możliwość identyfikacji nowych biomarkerów chorobowych oraz punktów uchwytu dla ukierunkowanej farmakoterapii, co jest wykorzystywane zarówno w diagnostyce, jak i leczeniu.

Background UV, including UVA and UVB radiation, is one of the most ubiquitous environmental stress factors to human skin and leads to redox imbalance and, consequently, photoaging and cancer development. The aim of the study was to verify which skin cells, keratinocytes or fibroblasts, were more susceptible to UVA or UVB irradiation. Objective Keratinocytes and fibroblasts were subjected to UVA and UVB irradiation. Methods The redox potential (superoxide anion generation and antioxidant level/activity), electrophile level and endocannabinoid system were estimated. Results The results presented in this paper demonstrate a strong relationship between UV-induced oxidative stress and changes in the endocannabinoid system. Simultaneously, in irradiated cells, the transcription factors Nrf1, Nrf2 and NFκB are activated to varying degrees. Fibroblasts have a greater susceptibility to ROS generation and transcription factor activation after both UVA and UVB irradiation than keratinocytes. Keratinocytes are more sensitive to changes in the electrophile levels connected with oxidative stress compared to fibroblasts. Conclusion The differences demonstrated in the response of the tested cells to UV irradiation allow for a better understanding of the mechanisms occurring in the human skin, which may be exploited for future therapies in dermatology.

Since hypertension is involved in redox and endocannabinoid systems disturbances, chronic administration of URB597, a FAAH inhibitor, that modulates the level of endocannabinoids, particularly anandamide, may regulate hypertensive metabolic consequences. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of chronic administration of URB597 to SHRs and DOCA-salt rats on cardiac metabolism associated with redox system and lipid metabolism. It was shown that both primary and secondary hypertension is associated with enhanced cardiac inflammation and redox imbalance, resulting in increased lipid peroxidation products and endocannabinoids generation. URB597 administration decreasing FAAH activity enhanced endocannabinoids level, particularly in DOCA-salt heart. However in SHRs heart additional increase in MDA level was observed. Lipid mediators were involved in inflammatory response by PPARa expression in DOCA-salt rats and by PPARg expression in SHRs hearts. URB597 administration to normotensive rats also affected cardiac oxidative metabolism and endocannabinoids system, resulting in an enhanced level of MDA and endocannabinoids in Wistar rats. It can be concluded that lipid metabolism in heart rats with secondary hypertension and their control rats is more susceptible to chronic URB597 action and may lead to stronger cardiac disorders.

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of black-currant juice on chronic ethanol-induced oxidative stress and its consequences in liver, brain, and serum of rats. Data demonstrated that administration of black-currant juice to rats improved antioxidant abilities in the examined tissues as evidenced by measurement of activities of Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and glutathione reductase (GSSG-R), as well as levels of glutathione (GSH) and vitamins C, E, and A. Ethanol intoxication produced a decrease in the activities and levels of the antioxidants just listed, and the decrease was accompanied by a reduction in levels of arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Further results showed enhanced lipid peroxidation as determined by malondialdehyde (MDA), 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), and neuroprostanes and elevated protein levels such as carbonyl groups and dityrosine. Ethanol intoxication altered liver metabolism as evidenced by a decrease in peroxisome proliferator-activated-receptor (PPARα), AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK), and nuclear factor kappa B cells (NFκB) and by an increase in tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) expression. Administration of black-currant juice to ethanol-intoxicated rats exerted an antioxidant response by restoring to normal quantities the antioxidant levels and enzyme activities and prevented lipid and protein oxidative effects. The activities of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase, biomarkers of liver damage, returned to normal after black-currant treatment of ethanol-administered animals. In addition, the expression of PPARα, AMPK, TNF-α, and NFκB confirmed the protective effect of the juice. Data thus indicate the extensive antioxidant metabolic effects of black-currant juice that may be beneficial for humans.

Daily skin exposure to UV radiation may cause skin damage connected mainly with imbalance in the redox status and metabolic disturbances. Therefore to evaluate the cross-talk between oxidative stress and endocannabinoid system of skin cells following UV, keratinocytes were subjected to UVA and UVB irradiation [30 J/cm2 and 60 mJ/cm2, respectively]. The redox status was estimated by ROS generation and oxidative modifications of lipid and protein were examined. The endocannabinoids and their receptors levels were also measured. Our results showed that UV irradiation caused an increase both in ROS generation and in lipid peroxidation markers in tested cell line. UVA irradiation resulting in even a two-fold increase in the level of 4-HNE in keratinocytes, whereas UVB exerted the strongest increase in 4-HHE level. UVA caused a stronger increase in MDA level than UVB radiation. Simultaneously an increase level of protein oxidative modifications markers such as dityrosine and carbonyl groups was observed. Obtained results also demonstrated that UV irradiation affected the endocannabinoid system. In the case of UVA irradiation, applied dose leads to 2 times reduction in the AEA level in compared to control cells, while UVB irradiation reduces it about 5 times. Further, it was observed that the exposure of cells to UVB irradiation significantly reduced the level of 2-AG. Parallel to these changes a reduction in the amount of endocannabinoids receptors CB1, CB2 and TVR1 in cytoplasm and their increased activation in membrane fraction after cells exposure to UVA or UVB irradiation was shown. In addition, there was a higher expression of Nrf2 and all Nrf2 activators induced stronger by UVB than UVA radiation. Obtained results demonstrate a strong association between changes in endocannabinoid signalization and UV-induced oxidative stress in keratinocytes, which may be important point to searching for the skin protecting method from harmful ultraviolet radiation.