2019
Hepatic metabolic adaptation in a murine model of glutathione deficiency
Chen Y, Golla S, Garcia-Milian R, Thompson DC, Gonzalez FJ, Vasiliou V. Hepatic metabolic adaptation in a murine model of glutathione deficiency. Chemico-Biological Interactions 2019, 303: 1-6. PMID: 30794799, PMCID: PMC6743730, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCellular non-protein thiolsMetabolic adaptationGlutamate-cysteine ligase modifier subunitNon-protein thiolsHepatic metabolic adaptationCellular redoxGlobal profilingGSH homeostasisModifier subunitLiver developmentBiochemical mechanismsMetabolic homeostasisAmino acidsGclm null miceDefense mechanismsEnvironmental insultsOxidative damageFatty liver developmentNull miceSpectrum of changesNucleic acidsMetabolic signaturesPivotal roleHomeostasisGlutathione deficiency
2011
Ultraviolet Radiation: Cellular Antioxidant Response and the Role of Ocular Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Enzymes
Marchitti SA, Chen Y, Thompson DC, Vasiliou V. Ultraviolet Radiation: Cellular Antioxidant Response and the Role of Ocular Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Enzymes. Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice 2011, 37: 206-213. PMID: 21670692, PMCID: PMC3356694, DOI: 10.1097/icl.0b013e3182212642.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsReactive oxygen speciesCombat reactive oxygen speciesImportant enzymatic antioxidantsAldehyde dehydrogenaseReduction-oxidation homeostasisOxidative damageConstant oxidative stressAldehyde dehydrogenase enzymeCellular antioxidant responseOxidative stressUnique roleCellular membranesCellular responsesAntioxidant defense systemSuperoxide dismutasesAntioxidant responseEnvironmental insultsDownstream effectsDefense systemGlutathione reductaseEnzymatic antioxidantsOxygen speciesDehydrogenase enzymeNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphateNonenzymatic antioxidants
2009
Corneal aldehyde dehydrogenases: Multiple functions and novel nuclear localization
Stagos D, Chen Y, Cantore M, Jester JV, Vasiliou V. Corneal aldehyde dehydrogenases: Multiple functions and novel nuclear localization. Brain Research Bulletin 2009, 81: 211-218. PMID: 19720116, PMCID: PMC3025408, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2009.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsException of rabbitsCorneal epitheliumOcular tissuesMouse corneaProtective roleUVR exposureCorneaMessenger levelsNuclear presenceOxidative damageCorneal crystallinsSubstantial evidenceNovel nuclear localizationALDH3A1Rabbit keratocytesReactive aldehydesCell cycle regulationAntioxidant activityGene expressionALDHMost mammalsCycle regulationExogenous aldehydesNuclear localizationALDH1A1
2004
Genetically altered mice to evaluate glutathione homeostasis in health and disease
Dalton TP, Chen Y, Schneider SN, Nebert DW, Shertzer HG. Genetically altered mice to evaluate glutathione homeostasis in health and disease. Free Radical Biology And Medicine 2004, 37: 1511-1526. PMID: 15477003, DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2004.06.040.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsRole of GSHGSH biosynthetic pathwayCell model systemBiosynthetic pathwayExogenous electrophilesGSH homeostasisCellular GSHHuman diseasesGlutathione homeostasisMouse modelGSH synthesisTripeptide glutathioneAntioxidant systemOxidative damageGenetic deficiencyModel systemOxidative stressHomeostasisSuch chemicalsGSHDisease processNonspecific effects