Toxicological and pathophysiological roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species

Roberts, R.A., Smith, R.A., Safe, S., Szabo, C., Tjalkens, R.B. and Robertson, F.M. (2010) Toxicological and pathophysiological roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Toxicology, 276(2), pp. 85-94. (doi: 10.1016/j.tox.2010.07.009)

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Abstract

‘Oxidative and Nitrative Stress in Toxicology and Disease’ was the subject of a symposium held at the EUROTOX meeting in Dresden 15th September 2009. Reactive oxygen (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) produced during tissue pathogenesis and in response to viral or chemical toxicants, induce a complex series of downstream adaptive and reparative events driven by the associated oxidative and nitrative stress. As highlighted by all the speakers, ROS and RNS can promote diverse biological responses associated with a spectrum of disorders including neurodegenerative/neuropsychiatric and cardiovascular diseases. Similar pathways are implicated during the process of liver and skin carcinogenesis. Mechanistically, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species drive sustained cell proliferation, cell death including both apoptosis and necrosis, formation of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA mutations, and in some cases stimulation of a pro-angiogenic environment. Here we illustrate the pivotal role played by oxidative and nitrative stress in cell death, inflammation and pain and its consequences for toxicology and disease pathogenesis. Examples are presented from five different perspectives ranging from in vitro model systems through to in vivo animal model systems and clinical outcomes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Smith, Professor Robert
Authors: Roberts, R.A., Smith, R.A., Safe, S., Szabo, C., Tjalkens, R.B., and Robertson, F.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
Journal Name:Toxicology
ISSN:0300-483X
Published Online:17 July 2010

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