대표적인 NADPH oxidase 저해제: 저해 방법, 효능, 그리고 다양한 질병에 대한 쓰임새

NADPH Oxidase(NOX) induced reactive oxygen species(ROS) generation found on several types of cells including in leukocytes, artery wall, and brain. The human isoform complex comprises NOX1, NOX2, NOX3, NOX4, NOX5, DUOX1 and DUOX2. Each NOX isoforms consists of multi-subunit complex including membrane-associated enzymes and cytosolic subunits. NOX activation is step-by-step process where cytosolic subunits are assembled and translocated to the membrane, leading to transport electrons to oxygen, and finally to produce superoxide. Abnormal production of superoxide via NOX has been shown to play an important role in various diseases related to inflammation, cell growth, and progressive degenerative in cells. So, developing NOX inhibitors has been thought to be promising treatment and published many small molecules. This review will focus on representative NOX inhibitors with their chemical properties, potency on NOX, mechanisms, and limitation of use as a drug.