S-allyl cysteine in combination with clotrimazole downregulates Fas induced apoptotic events in erythrocytes of mice exposed to lead

Mandal, S; Mukherjee, S; Chowdhury, KD; Sarkar, A; Basu, K; Paul, S; Karmakar, D; Chatterjee, M; Biswas, T; Sadhukhan, GC; Sen, G

HERO ID

1073926

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2012

Language

English

PMID

22033380

HERO ID 1073926
In Press No
Year 2012
Title S-allyl cysteine in combination with clotrimazole downregulates Fas induced apoptotic events in erythrocytes of mice exposed to lead
Authors Mandal, S; Mukherjee, S; Chowdhury, KD; Sarkar, A; Basu, K; Paul, S; Karmakar, D; Chatterjee, M; Biswas, T; Sadhukhan, GC; Sen, G
Journal Biochimica et Biophysica Acta
Volume 1820
Issue 1
Page Numbers 9-23
Abstract <strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>Chronic lead (Pb(2+)) exposure leads to the reduced lifespan of erythrocytes. Oxidative stress and K(+) loss accelerate Fas translocation into lipid raft microdomains inducing Fas mediated death signaling in these erythrocytes. Pathophysiological-based therapeutic strategies to combat against erythrocyte death were evaluated using garlic-derived organosulfur compounds like diallyl disulfide (DADS), S allyl cysteine (SAC) and imidazole based Gardos channel inhibitor clotrimazole (CLT).<br /><br /><strong>METHODS: </strong>Morphological alterations in erythrocytes were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy. Events associated with erythrocyte death were evaluated using radio labeled probes, flow cytometry and activity gel assay. Mass spectrometry was used for detection of GSH-4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal (HNE) adducts. Fas redistribution into the lipid rafts was studied using immunoblotting technique and confocal microscopy.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Combination of SAC and CLT was better than DADS and CLT combination and monotherapy with these agents in prolonging the survival of erythrocytes during chronic Pb(2+) exposure. Combination therapy with SAC and CLT prevented redistribution of Fas into the lipid rafts of the plasma membrane and downregulated Fas-dependent death events in erythrocytes of mice exposed to Pb(2+). CONCLUSION AND GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE: Ceramide generation was a critical component of Fas receptor-induced apoptosis, since inhibition of acid sphingomyelinase (aSMase) interfered with Fas-induced apoptosis during Pb(2+) exposure. Combination therapy with SAC and CLT downregulated apoptotic events in erythrocytes by antagonizing oxidative stress and Gardos channel that led to suppression of ceramide-initiated Fas aggregation in lipid rafts. Hence, combination therapy with SAC and CLT may be a potential therapeutic option for enhancing the lifespan of erythrocytes during Pb(2+) toxicity.
Doi 10.1016/j.bbagen.2011.09.019
Pmid 22033380
Wosid WOS:000298461300002
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Language Text English
Keyword Lead; Erythrocyte; S allyl cysteine; Clotrimazole; Reactive oxygen species; Apoptosis
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