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Uncoupling Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Is Ameliorated by Green Tea in Experimental Diabetes by Re-establishing Tetrahydrobiopterin Levels

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Author(s):
Faria, Aline M. [1] ; Papadirnitriou, Alexandros [1] ; Silva, Kamila C. [1] ; Lopes de Faria, Jacqueline M. [1] ; Lopes de Faria, Jose B. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] State Univ Campinas Unicamp, Fac Med Sci, Renal Pathophysiol Lab, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Diabetes; v. 61, n. 7, p. 1838-1847, JUL 2012.
Web of Science Citations: 38
Abstract

The current study investigated the potential of green tea (GT) to improve uncoupling of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in diabetic conditions. In rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes, nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability was reduced by uncoupling eNOS, characterized by a reduction in tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) levels and a decrease in the eNOS dimer-to-monomer ratio. GT treatment ameliorated these abnormalities. Moreover, immortalized human mesangial cells (ihMCs) exposed to high glucose (HG) levels exhibited a rise in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a decline in NO levels, which were reversed with GT. BH4 and the activity of guanosine triphosphate cyclohydrolase I decreased in ihMCs exposed to HG and was normalized by GT. Exogenous administration of BH4 in ihMCs reversed the HG-induced rise in ROS and the decline in NO production. However, coadministration of GT with BH4 did not result in a further reduction in ROS production, suggesting that reduced ROS with GT was indeed secondary to uncoupled eNOS. In summary, GT reversed the diabetes-induced reduction of BH4 levels, ameliorating uncoupling eNOS, and thus increasing NO bioavailability and reducing oxidative stress, two abnormalities that are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Diabetes 61:1838-1847, 2012 (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/57560-0 - Effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis), cocoa and nitric oxide donor on diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy: contribution of the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation and elevation of nitric oxide
Grantee:Jose Butori Lopes de Faria
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants