| Literature DB >> 22431173 |
Toshihiko Aki1, Akina Nara, Koichi Uemura.
Abstract
Cytoplasmic vacuolization upon exposure to a variety of chemicals and bioactive substances has been extensively reported. Nearly 30 years have passed since the description by Nobel Laureate Christian de Duve of the mechanism underlying the lysosomal accumulation of lipophilic weak bases referred to these substances as lysosomotropic agents. It has now been revealed, however, that vacuolization occurs upon exposure to compounds other than lipophilic weak bases. Vacuolization of organelles/vesicles other than acidic compartments has also now been reported. In this mini-review, we provide an overview of the origin, mechanism, and possible outcomes of cellular vacuolization during exposure to substances with lysosomotropic as well as other properties.Mesh:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22431173 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-012-9212-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Biol Toxicol ISSN: 0742-2091 Impact factor: 6.691