Abstract |
Activation of the redox-sensitive transcription factor, nuclear factor-kappa B ( NF-kappaB), plays a central role in inflammation and aging processes by inducing pro-inflammatory genes. The present study was designed to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti- inflammation effects of 3-methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione (3-MCP) in coffee extracts. In particular, we investigated the effects of 3-MCP on the modulation of NF-kappaB signaling pathways and its target genes in the kidneys of aged animal rats: young (6 months old), old (21 months old), and old 3-MCP-fed (4 and 8 mg/kg/day for 10 days). The results strongly show that 3-MCP exerted potent anti-inflammatory effects, significantly reducing (i) the phosphorylation of inhibitor kappaB (IkappaB) and other NF-kappaB upstream events; (ii) the translocation of NF-kappaB into the nucleus; (iii) the expression of iNOS and COX-2; and (iv) pro-inflammatory genes such as VCAM-1, MCP-1, and IL-6. Furthermore, 3-MCP suppressed reactive oxygen species levels. Taken together, our results clearly demonstrate that 3-MCP modulated the age-related NF-kappaB signaling cascade and its pro-inflammatory genes. Therefore, 3-MCP is proposed to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent that can be a novel approach for the therapy of inflammation.
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Authors | Jae Heun Chung, Seo Young Choi, Ji Young Kim, Dae Hyun Kim, Jae Won Lee, Jae Sue Choi, Hae Young Chung |
Journal | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
(J Agric Food Chem)
Vol. 55
Issue 16
Pg. 6787-92
(Aug 08 2007)
ISSN: 0021-8561 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17629301
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Coffee
- Cyclopentanes
- NF-kappa B
- 3-methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione
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Topics |
- Aging
- Animals
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(pharmacology)
- Coffee
(chemistry)
- Cyclopentanes
(pharmacology)
- Down-Regulation
(drug effects)
- Inflammation
(genetics)
- Male
- NF-kappa B
(genetics, metabolism)
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred F344
- Signal Transduction
(drug effects)
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