Role of ERK1/2 Kinase in the expression of iNOS by NDMA in human neutrophils.
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2013-01
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Potential role of ERK1/2 kinase in conjunction with p38 in the regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression and nitric oxide (NO) production, and superoxide anion generation by human neutrophils (PMNs) exposed to N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was determined. Increased synthesis of NO due to the involvement of iNOS in neutrophils exposed to NDMA was observed. In addition, intensified activation of ERK1/2 and p38 kinases was determined in these cells. Inhibition of kinase regulated by extracellular signals (ERK1/2) pathway, in contrast to p38 pathway, led to an increased production of NO and expression of iNOS in PMNs. Moreover, as a result of inhibition of ERK1/2 pathway, a decreased activation of p38 kinase was observed in neutrophils, while inhibition of p38 kinase did not affect activation of ERK1/2 pathway in these cells. An increased ability to release superoxide anion by the studied PMNs was observed, which decreased after ERK1/2 pathway inhibition. In conclusion, in human neutrophils, ERK1/2 kinase is not directly involved in the regulation of iNOS and NO production induced by NDMA; however, the kinase participates in superoxide anion production in these cells.
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ERK1/2, Inducible nitric oxide synthase, Neutrophils, Nitric oxide, N-nitrosodimethylamine, Superoxide anion
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Ratajczak-Wrona Wioletta, Jablonska Ewa, Garley Marzena, Jablonski Jakub, Radziwon Piotr. Role of ERK1/2 Kinase in the expression of iNOS by NDMA in human neutrophils. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2013 Jan; 51(1): 73-80.