Removing small non-enzymatic molecules for biochemical assay of redox regulatory enzymes; An exemplary comments on "Antioxidant responses in gills and digestive gland of oyster Crassostrea madrasensis (Preston) under lead exposure

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For biochemical assay of every enzyme including redox regulatory enzymes, any interfering small molecules (ISM) that may cross react with substrates or indirectly influence the reaction, must be removed. Such ISM(s) if present, need to be either neutralized or filtered out both from the sample or from the reaction mixture. This is a standard protocol adapted worldwide and fundamental rule in biochemistry. Without such approach, results obtained from a study that includes enzymatic assays seem to be inaccurate. Such inaccuracy raises question on the use of such data in future, especially as ecotoxic biomarkers. Tissue specific seasonal variation in natural titre of such ISM(s) in organisms leads to give rise counterfeit results. Such a case is highlighted in this correspondence article in relation to assay of redox regulatory enzymes including superoxide dismutase, catalase, especially the enzymes of glutathione system in presence of glutathione (GSH) in sample. This fact is discussed considering a recent publication doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.03.056 in which the authors have measured glutathione enzymes in tissues without removing GSH, that acts as ISM, from the sample. It is inferred that logical and sound scientific practices need to be followed for measuring biochemical activity of all enzymes in general and enzymes of glutathione system in particular. The main objective of this article was to make an alert in scientific society to avoid such mistakes in future.

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CommentOn: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2017 Aug;142:87-94. - PMID 28391094

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

Erschienen:

2018

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:154

Enthalten in:

Ecotoxicology and environmental safety - 154(2018) vom: 15. Juni, Seite 337-340

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Paital, Biswaranjan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

2P299V784P
Antioxidants
Catalase
Comment
EC 1.11.1.6
EC 1.11.1.9
EC 1.15.1.1
EC 2.5.1.18
Ecotoxic biomarker
GAN16C9B8O
Glutathione
Glutathione Peroxidase
Glutathione Transferase
Glutathione peroxidase
Glutathione reductase
Inaccurate method
Lead
Letter
Superoxide Dismutase
Superoxide dismutase
Water Pollutants, Chemical

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Date Completed 08.08.2019

Date Revised 08.08.2019

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CommentOn: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2017 Aug;142:87-94. - PMID 28391094

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.01.051

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NLM280570880