Antioxidant System and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Cataracts

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The primary underlying contributor for cataract, a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness worldwide, is oxidative stress. Oxidative stress triggers protein damage, cell apoptosis, and subsequent cataract formation. The nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) serves as a principal redox transcriptional factor in the lens, offering a line of defense against oxidative stress. In response to oxidative challenges, Nrf2 dissociates from its inhibitor, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), moves to the nucleus, and binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) to activate the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant system. In parallel, oxidative stress also induces endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). Reactive oxygen species (ROS), generated during oxidative stress, can directly damage proteins, causing them to misfold. Initially, the unfolded protein response (UPR) activates to mitigate excessive misfolded proteins. Yet, under persistent or severe stress, the failure to rectify protein misfolding leads to an accumulation of these aberrant proteins, pushing the UPR towards an apoptotic pathway, further contributing to cataractogenesis. Importantly, there is a dynamic interaction between the Nrf2 antioxidant system and the ERS/UPR mechanism in the lens. This interplay, where ERS/UPR can modulate Nrf2 expression and vice versa, holds potential therapeutic implications for cataract prevention and treatment. This review explores the intricate crosstalk between these systems, aiming to illuminate strategies for future advancements in cataract prevention and intervention. The Nrf2-dependent antioxidant system communicates and cross-talks with the ERS/UPR pathway. Both mechanisms are proposed to play pivotal roles in the onset of cataract formation.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:43

Enthalten in:

Cellular and molecular neurobiology - 43(2023), 8 vom: 01. Nov., Seite 4041-4058

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Xi [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Bingqing [VerfasserIn]
Lal, Kevin [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Haihua [VerfasserIn]
Tran, Myhoa [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Manyu [VerfasserIn]
Ezugwu, Chimdindu [VerfasserIn]
Gao, Xin [VerfasserIn]
Dang, Terry [VerfasserIn]
Au, My-Lien [VerfasserIn]
Brown, Erica [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Hongli [VerfasserIn]
Liao, Yan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antioxidants
Cataract
ERS
Journal Article
Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1
NF-E2-Related Factor 2
Nrf2
Protein glutathionylation
Reactive Oxygen Species
Review
UPR

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Date Completed 27.11.2023

Date Revised 07.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10571-023-01427-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM363667385