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Modulation of cholestan-3β,5α,6β-triol toxicity by butylated hydroxytoluene, α-tocopherol and β-carotene in newborn rat kidney cells in vitro

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2007

Alison M. Wilson ,
Ruth M. Sisk  and
Nora M. O'Brien
Alison M. Wilson
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, National Food Biotechnology Centre, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
Ruth M. Sisk
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, National Food Biotechnology Centre, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
Nora M. O'Brien
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, National Food Biotechnology Centre, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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Cholesterol oxidation products (COP) have been reported to influence vital cellular processes such as cell growth, cell proliferation, membrane function and de novo sterol biosynthesis. The objectives of the present study were: (1) to develop an in vitro model using newborn rat kidney (NRK) cells to investigate the actions of COP; (2) to investigate the effect of COP on cell viability, endogenous antioxidant enzymes activities, i.e. superoxide dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1; SOD) and catalase (EC 1.11.1.6; CAT), and the extent of lipid peroxidation in this model; (3) to determine whether the addition of 100–1000 nm-α-tocopherol, β-carotene or butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) could protect against COP-induced cytotoxicity. NRK cells were cultured in the presence of various concentrations (5–50 μM) of cholesterol or cholestan-3β,5α,6β-triol (cholestantriol) for a period of 24 h. Cholesterol over the range 5–50 μM did not induce cytotoxicity as indicated by the neutral-red-uptake assay or the lactate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.27)-release assay. However, cell viability was compromised by the addition of > 10 μM-cholestantriol (P < 0.05). The addition of β-carotene (100–1000 nM) did not increase cell viability significantly in cholestantriol-supplemented cells. However, the addition of α-tocopherol (1000 nM) and BHT (1000 nM) significantly increased percentage cell viability above that of the cholestantriol-supplemented cells but not back to control levels. SOD and CAT activities in NRK cells significantly decreased (P < 0.05) following incubation with cholestantriol. The addition of > 750 nM-α-tocopherol, β-carotene or BHT returned SOD and CAT activities to that of the control. Lipid peroxidation was significantly induced (P < 0.05) in the presence of cholestantriol. Supplementation of the cells with α-tocopherol (250, 500 or 1000 nM) or BHT (750 or 1000 nM) resulted in a reduction in the extent of lipid peroxidation (P < 0.05). The addition of β-carotene over the concentration range of 250–1000 nM did not reduce lipid peroxidation significantly compared with cells exposed to cholestantriol alone. These findings suggest that addition of exogenous antioxidants may be beneficial in the prevention of COP-induced toxicity in vitro.

Keywords

CholesterolCholestan-3β,5α,6β-triolKidneyAntioxidants
Type
General Nutrition
Information
British Journal of Nutrition , Volume 78 , Issue 3 , September 1997 , pp. 479 - 492
Copyright
Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1997

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