| Literature DB >> 2556107 |
S Bedwell1, R T Dean, W Jessup.
Abstract
The effects of defined oxygen-centred free radicals on human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) structure and receptor affinity are discussed in relation to the mechanisms of cell-mediated oxidative modification of LDL. Both hydroxyl (OH.) and hydroperoxyl (HO2.) radicals caused depletion of endogenous alpha-tocopherol and formation of hydroperoxides. Superoxide (O2-.) radicals produced only very limited oxidation, but could potentiate oxidation stimulated by the addition of Cu2+. All these radicals enhanced the net negative charge of intact LDL and induced fragmentation of apolipoprotein B-100 (apo B). OH. also caused cross-linking of apo B. Radical attack decreased the affinity of LDL for the fibroblast apo B/E receptor, but did not enhance its endocytosis by mouse macrophages.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2556107 PMCID: PMC1133332 DOI: 10.1042/bj2620707
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochem J ISSN: 0264-6021 Impact factor: 3.857