A closer look into NADPH oxidase inhibitors : Validation and insight into their mechanism of action

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NADPH-oxidases (NOXs) purposefully produce reactive-oxygen-species (ROS) and are found in most kingdoms of life. The seven human NOXs are each characterized by a specific expression profile and a fine regulation to spatio-temporally tune ROS concentration in cells and tissues. One of the best known roles for NOXs is in host protection against pathogens but ROS themselves are important second messengers involved in tissue regeneration and the modulation of pathways that induce and sustain cell proliferation. As such, NOXs are attractive pharmacological targets in immunomodulation, fibrosis and cancer. We have studied an extensive number of available NOX inhibitors, with the specific aim to identify bona fide ligands versus ROS-scavenging molecules. Accordingly, we have established a comprehensive platform of biochemical and biophysical assays. Most of the investigated small molecules revealed ROS-scavenging and/or assay-interfering properties to various degrees. A few compounds, however, were also demonstrated to directly engage one or more NOX enzymes. Diphenylene iodonium was found to react with the NOXs' flavin and heme prosthetic groups to form stable adducts. We also discovered that two compounds, VAS2870 and VAS3947, inhibit NOXs through the covalent alkylation of a cysteine residue. Importantly, the amino acid involved in covalent binding was found to reside in the dehydrogenase domain, where the nicotinamide ring of NADPH is bound. This work can serve as a springboard to guide further development of bona fide ligands with either agonistic or antagonistic properties toward NOXs.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:32

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Redox biology - 32(2020) vom: 01. Mai, Seite 101466

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Reis, Joana [VerfasserIn]
Massari, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Marchese, Sara [VerfasserIn]
Ceccon, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Aalbers, Friso S [VerfasserIn]
Corana, Federica [VerfasserIn]
Valente, Sergio [VerfasserIn]
Mai, Antonello [VerfasserIn]
Magnani, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Mattevi, Andrea [VerfasserIn]

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53-59-8
EC 1.6.3.-
Journal Article
NADP
NADPH Oxidases
NADPH oxidase
NOX
ROS scavengers
Reactive Oxygen Species
Reactive oxygen species
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 18.06.2021

Date Revised 18.06.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.redox.2020.101466

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NLM306982773