Hydroxyl radical formation resulting from the interaction of nickel complexes of L-histidine,glutathione or L-cysteine and hydrogen peroxide

Abstract

L-histidine, L-cysteine, reduced glutathione (GSH) and other bioligands, which are ubiquitously present in biological systems, are recognized as antioxidants. Studies have shown that nickel (II) complexed with these ligands catalyzes the disproportionation of H₂O₂, leading to the generation of hydroxyl radicals (OH^•). However, none of the studies could provide information regarding effective concentrations at which these ligands act either as pro-oxidant or antioxidant. Therefore, the observed paradoxical behaviour of biological antioxidants in nickel-induced oxidative response was evaluated. Benzoic acid (BA) is hydroxylated by OH^• radical to form highly fluorescent dihydroxy benzoate (OH-BA). We used this model to study the effect of nickel complexes of L-histidine, GSH or L-cysteine on the hydroxylation of BA. The concentration-dependent effect of L-histidine, GSH and L-cysteine, or nickel on the hydroxylation of BA was studied. The hydroxylation of BA was significantly enhanced up to 1:0.5 molar ratio (Ni:hist or GSH). However, beyond 1:0.5 molar ratios, histidine/GSH inhibited the hydroxylation and complete inhibition was observed at 1:1 molar ratios. Sorbitol and caffeic acid, considered as scavengers of hydroxyl radicals, inhibited nickel-induced hydroxylation of BA. The present study demonstrates paradoxical behaviour of these bioligands. They act as pro-oxidant at lower ligand ratios and as antioxidant at higher ligand ratios. The redox properties of nickel complexes with histidine, GSH or cysteine reported here may be crucial for the toxicity of nlckel.

Keywords

antioxidants benzoate hydroxylation Fenton chemistry glutathione hydroxyl radical L-cysteine L-histidine nickel pro-oxidants

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