Journal article
Selenium supplementation protects trophoblast cells from oxidative stress
Placenta, Vol.33(12), pp.1012-1019
2012
PMID: 23063346
Abstract
Oxidative stress is a key feature in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia and antioxidants have been proposed as a potential therapy in the treatment of this important complication of pregnancy. In this report selenium supplementation was used to up-regulate the antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase and the protective effect that this had on cellular metabolism during oxidative stress was examined. Bewo and Jeg-3 trophoblast cells were supplemented with organic and inorganic forms of selenium and 3 forms of peroxide in a range of doses were utilised to generate oxidative stress. Thioredoxin reductase and glutathione peroxidase activity were maximally expressed after supplementation with 100 nM NaSe and 500 nM SeMethionine. Application of H2O2 in the range of 200-400 mu M for 24 h resulted in significant (p < 0.001) inhibition of cellular activity, an effect negated by Se supplementation. Tert-butyl H2O2 and cumene H2O2 concentrations between 30 and 50uM similarly inhibited cellular activity and this could be significantly (p < 0.001) reversed by Se supplementation. Auranofin, a specific inhibitor of thioredoxin reductase and glutathione peroxidase was used to prove that the protective effect generated by Se supplementation was due to up regulation of these enzymes. These studies provide direct evidence that selenium supplementation can up-regulate endogenous antioxidant systems and protects trophoblast cells from oxidative stress. This may inform the development of future therapies for pre-eclampsia and emphasises the importance of selenium adequacy during pregnancy.
Details
- Title
- Selenium supplementation protects trophoblast cells from oxidative stress
- Authors
- M. Watson (Author) - Griffith UniversityL. van Leer (Author) - Griffith UniversityJ. J. Vanderlelie (Author) - Griffith UniversityA. V. Perkins (Corresponding Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Placenta, Vol.33(12), pp.1012-1019
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.09.014
- ISSN
- 1532-3102
- PMID
- 23063346
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99685297902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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