N-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)对氧化型低密度脂蛋白(oxLDL)诱导的内皮功能障碍的保护作用。

Protective Effect of -Acetylcysteine (NAC) on oxLDL-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction.

作者信息

Marasinghe Chathuri K, Suryaningtyas Indyaswan Tegar, Jung Won-Kyo, Je Jae-Young

机构信息

Department of Food and Life Science, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.

Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.

出版信息

J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2025 Aug 5;35:e2504039. doi: 10.4014/jmb.2504.04039.

Abstract

-acetylcysteine (NAC), a well-known antioxidant and glutathione precursor, has been extensively studied for its free radical-scavenging properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and ability to enhance cellular redox balance. NAC has also been shown to mitigate oxidative damage in various disease models, yet its role in endothelial dysfunction remains underexplored. In this study, we evaluated the ability of NAC to counteract oxLDL-induced endothelial dysfunction in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). NAC treatment significantly reduced ROS levels, lipid peroxidation, and apoptotic markers while restoring mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and NO bioavailability. Additionally, NAC regulated the expression of eNOS, LOX-1, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1, demonstrating its role in reducing endothelial inflammation and improving vascular homeostasis. Furthermore, NAC prevented excessive cholesterol accumulation, suggesting its potential to regulate lipid metabolism in endothelial cells. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of NAC in protecting against oxLDL-induced endothelial dysfunction and preventing vascular complications associated with cardiovascular diseases.

摘要

N-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)是一种著名的抗氧化剂和谷胱甘肽前体,因其自由基清除特性、抗炎作用以及增强细胞氧化还原平衡的能力而得到广泛研究。NAC在各种疾病模型中也已显示出减轻氧化损伤的作用,但其在内皮功能障碍中的作用仍未得到充分探索。在本研究中,我们评估了NAC对抗人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVECs)中氧化型低密度脂蛋白(oxLDL)诱导的内皮功能障碍的能力。NAC处理显著降低了活性氧(ROS)水平、脂质过氧化和凋亡标志物,同时恢复了线粒体膜电位(MMP)和一氧化氮(NO)的生物利用度。此外,NAC调节了内皮型一氧化氮合酶(eNOS)、凝集素样氧化型低密度脂蛋白受体1(LOX-1)、细胞间黏附分子1(ICAM-1)和血管细胞黏附分子1(VCAM-1)的表达,表明其在减轻内皮炎症和改善血管稳态中的作用。此外,NAC防止了过量胆固醇的积累,表明其在调节内皮细胞脂质代谢方面的潜力。这些发现突出了NAC在预防oxLDL诱导的内皮功能障碍和预防与心血管疾病相关的血管并发症方面的治疗潜力。

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