Hydrogen-rich medium protects mouse embryonic fibroblasts from oxidative stress by activating LKB1-AMPK-FoxO1 signal pathway
Goowon Yang, Insug Kang, Jihyun Lee, Joohun Ha, Quynh Hoa Tran, Sung Soo Kim, Wonchae Choe, Young-Joo Kim
Abstract:
Persistent oxidative stress is recognized as a major cause of many pathological conditions as well as ageing. However, most clinical trials of dietary antioxidants have failed to produce successful outcomes in treating oxidative stress-induced diseases. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has recently received considerable attention as a therapeutic agent owing to its novel antioxidant properties, a selective scavenger of hydroxyl and peroxynitrite radicals. Beyond this, numerous reports support that H2 can modulate the activity of various cellular signal pathways. However, its effect on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signal pathway, a central regulator of energy hemostasis, has remained almost elusive. Here, we report that hydrogen-rich medium activated LKB1-AMPK signal pathway without ATP depletion, which in turn induced FoxO1-dependent transcription of manganese superoxide dismutase and catalase in mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Moreover, hydrogen-rich media effectively reduced the level of reactive oxygen species in cells treated with hydrogen peroxide and protected these cells from apoptosis in an AMPK-dependent manner. These results suggest that the LKB1-AMPK-FoxO1 signaling pathway is a critical mediator of the antioxidant properties of H2, further supporting the idea that H2 acts as a signaling molecule to serve various physiological functions.
Publish Year |
2017 |
Country |
South Korea |
Rank |
Positive |
Journal |
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications |
Primary Topic |
Whole Body |
Secondary Topic | ROS-Scavenging |
Model |
Cell Culture |
Tertiary Topic | Oxidative Stress |
Vehicle |
Medium (Dissolved) |
pH |
Neutral |
Application |
Culture Media |
Comparison |
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Complement |
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