Abstract | AIM OF THE STUDY: To understand the interaction between oxidative stress and autophagy in gliomas of different grades. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the present study, we analyzed levels of oxidative stress in 45 human glioma tumors, using the DNA oxidation marker 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). In addition, we determined activation of autophagy in gliomas samples by assessing expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain-3B (LC3B). To confirm our in vivo findings, in vitro studies using U87 cells were conducted. RESULTS: It was determined that the grade of gliomas, that is, different malignant degrees according to WHO classification, significantly affected level of 8-OHdG. High levels of 8-OHdG were present in high-grade gliomas. This trend was significant in male patients and in young adult patients (<50 years old). Further study showed increased expression of LC3B in high-grade gliomas. In addition, levels of 8-OHdG and expression of LC3B were positively correlated. Reducing autophagic activity by 3-methyladenine resulted in significantly increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in U87 cells. CONCLUSIONS: Our study provides evidence that high levels of oxidative stress in high-grade gliomas are associated with autophagy activation that may play a protective role promoting the survival of high-grade gliomas under severe oxidative stress.
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Authors | Minxue Lian, Xiaodong Zhang, Hui Wang, Hao Liu, Wei Chen, Shiwen Guo |
Journal | The International journal of neuroscience
(Int J Neurosci)
Vol. 124
Issue 12
Pg. 926-34
(Dec 2014)
ISSN: 1563-5279 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24617962
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- 8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine
- Deoxyguanosine
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Topics |
- 8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine
- Adult
- Aged
- Autophagy
(physiology)
- Brain Neoplasms
(metabolism, pathology)
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Deoxyguanosine
(analogs & derivatives, biosynthesis)
- Female
- Glioma
(metabolism, pathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oxidative Stress
(physiology)
- Young Adult
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