Proteome changes and DNA damage caused by photoinduced oxidative stress in cells

• Grant number: 16/11430-4
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• Start date: April 01, 2018
• End date: December 31, 2021
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Biochemistry - Metabolism and Bioenergetics
• Principal Investigator: Paolo Di Mascio
• Grantee: Hellen Paula Valerio
• Host Institution: Instituto de Química (IQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 13/07937-8 - Redoxome - Redox Processes in Biomedicine, AP.CEPID

Abstract

Solar UV radiation is composed of 95% UVA and 5% UVB light. It is still a matter of debate whether or not UVA light plays a role in carcinogenesis and photoaging of exposed skin. UVA light may be absorbed by cellular chromophores, giving rise to photoexcited species, such as singlet oxygen. These species are known mediators of oxidative stress. In this work, we aim to understand how the UVA component of UV radiation is associated with Skin Cancer and photoaging. Proteomic studies applied to photochemistry and photobiology are scarce. Therefore, we will use a type II photosensitizer incorporated into DNA - thioguanine - to analyze proteome alterations caused in cells exposed to UVA light. Proteome analysis will include differences in protein expression, protein-protein and protein-DNA crosslinks and post-translational modifications. Besides, we will also focus on oxidative damages caused by singlet oxygen on DNA. To this end, we will use state-of-the-art technologies, such as a new generation Orbitrap Fusion Lumos mass spectrometer and a confocal fluorescence microscope, which will allows us to localize intracellular production of 1O2. (AU)

Scientific publications

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VALERIO, HELLEN PAULA; RAVAGNANI, FELIPE GUSTAVO; CANDELA, ANGELA PAOLA YAYA; DA COSTA, BRUNA DIAS CARVALHO; RONSEIN, GRAZIELLA ELIZA; DI MASCIO, PAOLO. Spatial proteomics reveals subcellular reorganization in human keratinocytes exposed to UVA light. ISCIENCE, v. 25, n. 4, p. 27-pg., 2022-04-15. (15/07768-7, 16/00696-3, 16/11430-4, 12/12663-1, 13/07937-8)

VALERIO, HELLEN PAULA; RAVAGNANI, FELIPE GUSTAVO; RONSEIN, GRAZIELLA ELIZA; DI MASCIO, PAOLO. A single dose of Ultraviolet-A induces proteome remodeling and senescence in primary human keratinocytes. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 11, n. 1, DEC 2 2021. (15/07768-7, 13/07937-8, 12/12663-1, 16/11430-4, 16/00696-3)

Academic Publications

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VALERIO, Hellen Paula. Proteomic analysis of human keratinocytes under UVA-induced stress. 2021. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Conjunto das Químicas (IQ e FCF) (CQ/DBDCQ) São Paulo.