Abstract

Although it is generally believed that one of the major biological functions of melanin is photoprotection, its molecular mechanism is not fully understood. Thus it can be argued that besides simple light screening, melanin exerts its photoprotective action via sequestration of heavy metal ions and scavenging of reactive free radicals. Of course, the ability of melanin to scavenge free radicals is likely to depend on their physicochemical properties: their lifetime, one-electron reduction potential, and net charge. We studied the interaction of two synthetic polymers, dopa melanin (DM) and cysteinyldopa melanin (CDM), with a series of reducing and oxidizing free radicals. Our data indicate that melanin can act as a powerful scavenger both for oxidizing and reducing radicals. ?

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR001008-25
Application #
6307902
Study Section
Project Start
2000-03-01
Project End
2001-02-28
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
25
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$11,274
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department
Type
DUNS #
937639060
City
Milwaukee
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53226

  Publications

Mao, Li; Liu, Yu-Xiang; Huang, Chun-Hua et al. (2015) Intrinsic Chemiluminescence Generation during Advanced Oxidation of Persistent Halogenated Aromatic Carcinogens. Environ Sci Technol 49:7940-7
Shan, Guo-Qiang; Yu, Ao; Zhao, Chuan-Fang et al. (2015) A combined experimental and computational investigation on the unusual molecular mechanism of the Lossen rearrangement reaction activated by carcinogenic halogenated quinones. J Org Chem 80:180-9
Li, Yan; Huang, Chun-Hua; Liu, Yu-Xiang et al. (2014) Detoxifying polyhalogenated catechols through a copper-chelating agent by forming stable and redox-inactive hydrogen-bonded complexes with an unusual perpendicular structure. Chemistry 20:13028-33
Shao, Jie; Huang, Chun-Hua; Kalyanaraman, Balaraman et al. (2013) Potent methyl oxidation of 5-methyl-2'-deoxycytidine by halogenated quinoid carcinogens and hydrogen peroxide via a metal-independent mechanism. Free Radic Biol Med 60:177-82
Sheng, Zhi-Guo; Li, Yan; Fan, Rui-Mei et al. (2013) Lethal synergism between organic and inorganic wood preservatives via formation of an unusual lipophilic ternary complex. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 266:335-44
Qin, Hao; Huang, Chun-Hua; Mao, Li et al. (2013) Molecular mechanism of metal-independent decomposition of lipid hydroperoxide 13-HPODE by halogenated quinoid carcinogens. Free Radic Biol Med 63:459-66
Huang, Chun-Hua; Shan, Guo-Qiang; Mao, Li et al. (2013) The first purification and unequivocal characterization of the radical form of the carbon-centered quinone ketoxy radical adduct. Chem Commun (Camb) 49:6436-8
Sheng, Zhi-Guo; Huang, Wei; Liu, Yu-Xiang et al. (2013) Ofloxacin induces apoptosis via ?1 integrin-EGFR-Rac1-Nox2 pathway in microencapsulated chondrocytes. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 267:74-87
Sheng, Zhi-Guo; Huang, Wei; Liu, Yu-Xiang et al. (2013) Bisphenol A at a low concentration boosts mouse spermatogonial cell proliferation by inducing the G protein-coupled receptor 30 expression. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 267:88-94
Liddle, Brendan J; Wanniarachchi, Sarath; Hewage, Jeewantha S et al. (2012) Electronic communication across diamagnetic metal bridges: a homoleptic gallium(III) complex of a redox-active diarylamido-based ligand and its oxidized derivatives. Inorg Chem 51:12720-8

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