Effects of hypothyroidism induced by 6-n-propylthiouracil and its reversal by T3 on rat heart superoxide dismutase, catalase and lipid peroxidation.
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2003-08-14
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The present study critically evaluates the effects of hypothyroid and hyperthyroid states on lipid peroxidation and two enzymes of active oxygen metabolism, namely superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the rat heart mitochondrial and post-mitochondrial fractions. Lipid peroxidation, an index of oxidative stress, was elevated in the heart tissue in hypothyroid state but reduced upon T3 supplementation. Hyperthyroidism registered increased SOD activity in post-mitochondrial fraction. Mitochondrial SOD activity was reduced in hypothyroid state, which was further reduced by T3 administration. In contrast, different thyroid states had no effect on catalase activity in the mitochondrial fraction. The hypothyroid state however, significantly augmented catalase activity in post-mitochondrial fraction. The results suggest that the antioxidant defence status of cardiac tissue is well modulated by thyroid hormone.
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Chattopadhyay S, Zaidi G, Das K, Chainy GB. Effects of hypothyroidism induced by 6-n-propylthiouracil and its reversal by T3 on rat heart superoxide dismutase, catalase and lipid peroxidation. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2003 Aug; 41(8): 846-9