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Neuroprotective Effects of Alpha-Mangostin on MPP+-Induced Apoptotic Cell Death in Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells
Joint Authors
Janhom, Prachya
Dharmasaroja, Permphan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In vitro studies have shown that extracts from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn.) act as antioxidants and cytoprotective agents against oxidative damage.
The protective effect of alpha-mangostin, the major xanthone found in the pericarp of the mangosteen, in cellular models of Parkinson’s disease (PD), has not been investigated.
This study aims to investigate whether alpha-mangostin could protect SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells from MPP+-induced apoptosis.
The effects of alpha-mangostin on MPP+-induced cell death were evaluated with a cell viability assay, staining for nuclear DNA morphology, flow cytometry for apoptotic cells and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, quantitative real-time PCR for the expression of p53, Bax, and Bcl-2, and western blot analysis for cleaved caspase-3.
Concomitant treatment with alpha-mangostin attenuated the effect of MPP+ on cell viability and apoptotic cell death.
Alpha-mangostin reduced ROS formation induced by MPP+.
Bax/Bcl-2 expression ratio and expression of p53 were significantly lower in cells cocultured with alpha-mangostin and MPP+.
The cotreated cells showed a significant decrease in activated caspase-3 compared with MPP+ treatment alone.
Our data suggest that cytoprotection of alpha-mangostin against MPP+-induced apoptosis may be associated with the reduction of ROS production, modulating the balance of pro- and antiapoptotic genes, and suppression of caspase-3 activation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Janhom, Prachya& Dharmasaroja, Permphan. 2015. Neuroprotective Effects of Alpha-Mangostin on MPP+-Induced Apoptotic Cell Death in Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070390
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Janhom, Prachya& Dharmasaroja, Permphan. Neuroprotective Effects of Alpha-Mangostin on MPP+-Induced Apoptotic Cell Death in Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells. Journal of Toxicology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070390
American Medical Association (AMA)
Janhom, Prachya& Dharmasaroja, Permphan. Neuroprotective Effects of Alpha-Mangostin on MPP+-Induced Apoptotic Cell Death in Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells. Journal of Toxicology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070390
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1070390