AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-17DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111408
Francisco Moreno, Lucía Méndez, Ingrid Fernández, Bernat Miralles-Pérez, Montserrat Giralt, Marta Romeu, Sara Ramos-Romero, Josep Lluís Torres, Isabel Medina
{"title":"Influence of the Degree of Unsaturation in Fish Oil Supplements on Oxidative Stress and Protein Carbonylation in the Cerebral Cortex and Cerebellum of Healthy Rats.","authors":"Francisco Moreno, Lucía Méndez, Ingrid Fernández, Bernat Miralles-Pérez, Montserrat Giralt, Marta Romeu, Sara Ramos-Romero, Josep Lluís Torres, Isabel Medina","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111408","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111408","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are crucial for brain structure and function, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, an excess of DHA may increase lipid peroxidation due to its high degree of unsaturation, particularly in tissues highly susceptible to oxidative stress, such as the brain. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of 10 weeks of dietary supplementation with fish oil containing 80% DHA on oxidative stress and the modulation of the carbonylated proteome in both the cerebral cortex and cerebellum of male Sprague Dawley rats. The results were compared with those induced by oils with a lower degree of fat unsaturation (fish oil containing 25% DHA and 25% eicosapentaenoic acid, soybean oil containing 50% linoleic acid and coconut oil containing 90% saturated fat). The results demonstrated that fish oil containing 80% DHA significantly increased the ω3/ω6 ratio in both the cortex and cerebellum while stimulating antioxidant defense by enhancing the reduced glutathione amount and decreasing the carbonylation of specific proteins, mainly those involved in glycolysis and neurotransmission. The majority of sensitive proteins in both brain regions followed this carbonylation trend (in decreasing order): soybean > EPA/DHA 1:1 > coconut > 80% DHA. The results also indicated that the cerebellum is more responsive than the cortex to changes in the cellular redox environment induced by varying degrees of fat unsaturation. In conclusion, under healthy conditions, dietary supplementation with fish oils containing high DHA levels makes the brain more resilient to potential oxidative insults compared to oils with lower DHA content and a lower degree of fatty acid unsaturation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591239/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142725016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-17DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111409
Anna V Faleva, Nikolay V Ulyanovskii, Alexandra A Onuchina, Dmitry S Kosyakov
{"title":"Polyphenolic Antioxidants in Bilberry Stems and Leaves: A Non-Targeted Analysis by Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy and Liquid Chromatography-High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry.","authors":"Anna V Faleva, Nikolay V Ulyanovskii, Alexandra A Onuchina, Dmitry S Kosyakov","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111409","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111409","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compared with those of berries, the stems and leaves of the genus Vaccinium are important and underestimated sources of polyphenols with high antioxidant activity. In the course of this work, aqueous methanol extracts of the aerial parts of common bilberry (<i>Vaccinium myrtillus</i> L.) and bog bilberry <i>(Vaccinium uliginosum</i> L.) were studied to analyze the component compositions of their biologically active polyphenolic compounds. The aqueous methanol fractions of the stems and leaves of the studied samples contained 8.7 and 4.6% extractives, respectively, and were comparable in total polyphenol content, but presented significant differences in antioxidant activity. The identification of polyphenolic compounds was carried out via the following two-stage analytical procedure: (1) non-targeted screening of dominant structures via the 2D NMR method and (2) analysis of HPLC-HRMS data via the scanning of precursor ions for a specific ion. A total of 56 phenolic compounds were identified, including the glycosides quercetin, proanthocyanidins, and catechins, as well as various conjugates of caffeic and <i>p</i>-coumaric acids, including iridoids. Some of the latter, such as caffeoyl and <i>p</i>-coumaroyl hydroxydihydromonotropein, as well as a number of lignan glycosides, were described for the first time in <i>V. uliginósum</i> and <i>V. myrtillus</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142725102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111405
Paula Iglesias-Matesanz, Carlos Lacalle-Gonzalez, Carlos Lopez-Blazquez, Michael Ochieng' Otieno, Jesus Garcia-Foncillas, Javier Martinez-Useros
{"title":"Glutathione Peroxidases: An Emerging and Promising Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment.","authors":"Paula Iglesias-Matesanz, Carlos Lacalle-Gonzalez, Carlos Lopez-Blazquez, Michael Ochieng' Otieno, Jesus Garcia-Foncillas, Javier Martinez-Useros","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111405","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glutathione peroxidases (GPxs) are a family of enzymes that play a critical role in cellular redox homeostasis through the reduction of lipid hydroperoxides to alcohols, using glutathione as a substrate. Among them, GPx4 is particularly of interest in the regulation of ferroptosis, a form of iron-dependent programmed cell death driven by the accumulation of lipid peroxides in the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and plasma membrane. Ferroptosis has emerged as a crucial pathway in the context of cancer, particularly pancreatic cancer, which is notoriously resistant to conventional therapies. GPx4 acts as a key inhibitor of ferroptosis by detoxifying lipid peroxides, thereby preventing cell death. However, this protective mechanism also enables cancer cells to survive under oxidative stress, which makes GPx4 a potential druggable target in cancer therapy. The inhibition of GPx4 can trigger ferroptosis selectively in cancer cells, especially in those that rely heavily on this pathway for survival, such as pancreatic cancer cells. Consequently, targeting GPx4 and other GPX family members offers a promising therapeutic strategy to sensitize pancreatic cancer cells to ferroptosis, potentially overcoming resistance to current treatments and improving patient outcomes. Current research is focusing on the development of small-molecule inhibitors of GPx4 as potential candidates for pancreatic cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142724984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Muscle Proteome Analysis of Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy Patients Reveals a Metabolic Rewiring Promoting Oxidative/Reductive Stress Contributing to the Loss of Muscle Function.","authors":"Manuela Moriggi, Lucia Ruggiero, Enrica Torretta, Dario Zoppi, Beatrice Arosio, Evelyn Ferri, Alessandra Castegna, Chiara Fiorillo, Cecilia Gelfi, Daniele Capitanio","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111406","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is caused by the epigenetic de-repression of the double homeobox 4 (DUX4) gene, leading to asymmetric muscle weakness and atrophy that begins in the facial and scapular muscles and progresses to the lower limbs. This incurable condition can severely impair muscle function, ultimately resulting in a loss of ambulation. A thorough analysis of molecular factors associated with the varying degrees of muscle impairment in FSHD is still lacking. This study investigates the molecular mechanisms and biomarkers in the biceps brachii of FSHD patients, classified according to the FSHD clinical score, the A-B-C-D classification scheme, and global proteomic variation. Our findings reveal distinct metabolic signatures and compensatory responses in patients. In severe cases, we observe pronounced metabolic dysfunction, marked by dysregulated glycolysis, activation of the reductive pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), a shift toward a reductive TCA cycle, suppression of oxidative phosphorylation, and an overproduction of antioxidants that is not matched by an increase in the redox cofactors needed for their function. This imbalance culminates in reductive stress, exacerbating muscle wasting and inflammation. In contrast, mild cases show metabolic adaptations that mitigate stress by activating polyols and the oxidative PPP, preserving partial energy flow through the oxidative TCA cycle, which supports mitochondrial function and energy balance. Furthermore, activation of the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway promotes autophagy, protecting muscle cells from apoptosis. In conclusion, our proteomic data indicate that specific metabolic alterations characterize both mild and severe FSHD patients. Molecules identified in mild cases may represent potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets for FSHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142725109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111404
Chiara Nediani, Jessica Ruzzolini, Monica Dinu
{"title":"Oxidative Stress and Inflammation as Targets for Novel Preventive and Therapeutic Approaches in Non-Communicable Diseases III.","authors":"Chiara Nediani, Jessica Ruzzolini, Monica Dinu","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111404","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111404","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, pose a significant global health challenge [...].</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591297/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142724751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111407
Minjin Jeong, Sho Kurihara, Konstantina M Stankovic
{"title":"An In Vitro Oxidative Stress Model of the Human Inner Ear Using Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Otic Progenitor Cells.","authors":"Minjin Jeong, Sho Kurihara, Konstantina M Stankovic","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111407","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The inner ear organs responsible for hearing (cochlea) and balance (vestibular system) are susceptible to oxidative stress due to the high metabolic demands of their sensorineural cells. Oxidative stress-induced damage to these cells can cause hearing loss or vestibular dysfunction, yet the precise mechanisms remain unclear due to the limitations of animal models and challenges of obtaining living human inner ear tissue. Therefore, we developed an in vitro oxidative stress model of the pre-natal human inner ear using otic progenitor cells (OPCs) derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). OPCs, hiPSCs, and HeLa cells were exposed to hydrogen peroxide or ototoxic drugs (gentamicin and cisplatin) that induce oxidative stress to evaluate subsequent cell viability, cell death, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, mitochondrial activity, and apoptosis (caspase 3/7 activity). Dose-dependent reductions in OPC cell viability were observed post-exposure, demonstrating their vulnerability to oxidative stress. Notably, gentamicin exposure induced ROS production and cell death in OPCs, but not hiPSCs or HeLa cells. This OPC-based human model effectively simulates oxidative stress conditions in the human inner ear and may be useful for modeling the impact of ototoxicity during early pregnancy or evaluating therapies to prevent cytotoxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591063/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142724630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111400
Charmaine R Rock, Suzanne L Miller, Beth J Allison
{"title":"The Use of Antioxidants for Cardiovascular Protection in Fetal Growth Restriction: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Charmaine R Rock, Suzanne L Miller, Beth J Allison","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111400","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fetal growth restriction (FGR) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are currently no treatment options available; however, antioxidants have shown potential to improve cardiovascular deficits associated with FGR. This systematic review aimed to determine whether antenatal antioxidant intervention can effectively protect the developing cardiovascular system in FGR. We searched for interventional studies that used an antenatal antioxidant intervention to improve cardiac and/or vascular outcomes in FGR published between 01/1946 and 09/2024 using MEDLINE and Embase (PROSPERO: CRD42024503756). The risk of bias was assessed with SYRCLE. The studies were assessed for cardiovascular protection based on the percentage of cardiac and/or vascular deficits that were restored with the antioxidant treatment. Studies were characterised as showing <i>strong cardiovascular protection</i> (≥50% restoration), <i>mild cardiovascular protection</i> (>0% but <50% restoration), an <i>antioxidant-only</i> effect (this did not include control group which showed a change with antioxidant intervention compared to FGR) or <i>no cardiovascular protection</i> (0% restoration). Thirty-eight publications met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 43 studies and investigating 15 antioxidant interventions. Moreover, 29/43 studies (71%) reported the restoration of at least one cardiac or vascular deficit with antioxidant intervention, and 21/43 studies (51%) were classified as strong cardiovascular protection. An ex vivo analysis of the arterial function in seven studies revealed endothelial dysfunction in growth-restricted offspring and antioxidant interventions restored the endothelial function in all cases. Additionally, four studies demonstrated that antioxidants reduced peroxynitrite-mediated oxidative stress. Notably, only 13/43 studies (32%) delayed antioxidant administration until after the induction of FGR. Antenatal antioxidant interventions show promise for providing cardiovascular protection in FGR. Melatonin was the most frequently studied intervention followed by nMitoQ, vitamin C and N-acetylcysteine, all of which demonstrated a strong capacity to reduce oxidative stress and improve nitric oxide bioavailability in the cardiovascular system of growth-restricted offspring; however, this systematic review highlights critical knowledge gaps and inconsistencies in preclinical research, which hinder our ability to determine which antioxidant treatments are currently suitable for clinical translation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591491/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142725198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111399
Jesús Daniel Cardoso-Vera, Hariz Islas-Flores, Itzayana Pérez-Alvarez, Nidya Díaz-Camal
{"title":"Evidence of Oxidative Stress as a Mechanism of Pharmaceutical-Induced Toxicity in Amphibians.","authors":"Jesús Daniel Cardoso-Vera, Hariz Islas-Flores, Itzayana Pérez-Alvarez, Nidya Díaz-Camal","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111399","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amphibians, which are essential components of ecosystems, are susceptible to pharmaceutical contamination, a phenomenon of increasing concern owing to the widespread consumption and detection of pharmaceutical compounds in environmental matrices. This review investigates oxidative stress (OS) as the primary mechanism of drug toxicity in these organisms. The evidence gathered reveals that various pharmaceuticals, from antibiotics to anesthetics, induce OS by altering biomarkers of oxidative damage and antioxidant defense. These findings underscore the deleterious effects of pharmaceuticals on amphibian health and development and emphasize the necessity of incorporating OS biomarkers into ecotoxicological risk assessments. Although further studies on diverse amphibian species, drug mixtures, and field studies are required, OS biomarkers offer valuable tools for identifying sublethal risks. Furthermore, the development of more refined OS biomarkers will facilitate the early detection of adverse effects, which are crucial for protecting amphibians and their ecosystems. Ultimately, this review calls for continued research and mitigation strategies to safeguard biodiversity from pharmaceutical contamination.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142724447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111394
Sara Viggiano, Rita Argenziano, Adriana Lordi, Amalia Conte, Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile, Lucia Panzella, Alessandra Napolitano
{"title":"Combining the Powerful Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Pomegranate Waste Extracts with Whey Protein Coating-Forming Ability for Food Preservation Strategies.","authors":"Sara Viggiano, Rita Argenziano, Adriana Lordi, Amalia Conte, Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile, Lucia Panzella, Alessandra Napolitano","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111394","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Different solvents water, ethanol and ethanol/water (6:4 <i>v</i>/<i>v</i>), were compared in the extraction of pomegranate peels and seeds (PPS) in terms of recovery yields, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial action against typical spoilage bacterial and fungal species. The best performing extract (ethanol/water (6:4 <i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) was shown to contain mostly ellagic acid and punicalagin as phenolic compounds (5% overall) and hydrolysable tannins (16% as ellagic acid equivalents) and was able to inhibit the growth of the acidophilic <i>Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris</i> at a concentration as low as 1%. The preservation of the organoleptic profile of <i>A. acidoterrestris</i>-inoculated apple juice with extract at 1% over 20 days was also observed thanks to the complete inhibition of bacterial growth, while the extract at 0.1% warranted a significant (40%) inhibition of the enzymatic browning of apple smoothies over the first 30 min. When incorporated in whey proteins' isolate (WPI) at 5% <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>, the hydroalcoholic extract conferred well appreciable antioxidant properties to the resulting coating-forming hydrogel, comparable to those expected for the pure extract considering the amount present. The WPI coatings loaded with the hydroalcoholic extract at 5% were able to delay the browning of cut fruit by ca. 33% against a 22% inhibition observed with the sole WPI. In addition, the functionalized coating showed an inhibition of lipid peroxidation of Gouda cheese 2-fold higher with respect to that observed with WPI alone. These results open good perspectives toward sustainable food preservation strategies, highlighting the potential of PPS extract for the implementation of WPI-based active packaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142725153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AntioxidantsPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111401
Paul Juan Jacobs, Sjoerd Vos, Chelsea E Bishop, Daniel William Hart, Nigel Charles Bennett, Jane M Waterman
{"title":"Oxidative Stress in an African Ground Squirrel, a Case of Healthy Aging and Reproduction.","authors":"Paul Juan Jacobs, Sjoerd Vos, Chelsea E Bishop, Daniel William Hart, Nigel Charles Bennett, Jane M Waterman","doi":"10.3390/antiox13111401","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox13111401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in mediating life-history processes, where it can compromise survival and reproduction through harmful alterations to DNA, lipids, and proteins. In this study, we investigated oxidative stress in Cape ground squirrels (<i>Xerus inauris</i>), a longer-lived African ground squirrel species with a high reproductive skew and unique life history strategies. We measured oxidative stress as total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidant status (TOS), and an oxidative stress index (OSI) in blood plasma from individuals of approximately known ages. Our results reveal a distinct pattern of decreasing oxidative stress with age, consistent across both sexes. Females exhibited lower OSI and TOS levels than males. Males employing different life-history strategies, namely natal (staying at home), had significantly lower oxidative stress compared to the band (roaming male groups), likely due to variations in metabolic rate, activity, and feeding rates. However, both strategies exhibited reduced oxidative stress with age, though the underlying mechanisms require further investigation. We propose that selection pressures favoring survival contributed to the observed reduction in oxidative stress with age, potentially maximizing lifetime reproductive success in this species.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"13 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11591065/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142724998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}