Nonselective cation channels as effecters of free radical-induced rat liver cell necrosis
Nonselective cation channels as effecters of free radical-induced rat liver cell necrosis
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DOI:
10.1053/jhep.2001.20530
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发表时间:
2001-01-01
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影响因子:
13.5
通讯作者:
Hermosilla, T
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作者:
Barros, LF;Stutzin, A;Hermosilla, T
Necrosis, as opposed to apoptosis, is recognized as a nonspecific cell death that induces tissue inflammation and is preceded by cell edema, In non-neuronal cells, the latter has been explained by defective outward pumping of Na+ caused by metabolic depletion or by increased Na+ influx via membrane transporters, Here we describe a novel mechanism of swelling and necrosis; namely the influx of Na+ through oxidative stress-activated nonselective cation channels. Exposure of liver epithelial Clone 9 cells to the free-radical donors calphostin C or menadione induced the rapid activation of an approximately 16-pS nonselective cation channel (NSCC), Blockage of this conductance with flufenamic acid protected the cells against swelling, calcium overload, and necrosis. Protection was also achieved by Gd3+, an inhibitor of stretch-activated cation channels, or by isosmotic replacement of extracellular Na+ with N-methyl-D-glucamine, It is proposed that NSCCs, which are ubiquitous although largely inactive in healthy cells, become activated under severe oxidative stress, The ensuing influx of Na+ initiates a positive feedback of metabolic and electrolytic disturbances leading cells to their necrotic demise.