Myeloperoxidase scavenges peroxynitrite: A novel anti-inflammatory action of the heme enzyme.

ABSTRACT: Peroxynitrite, a potent pro-inflammatory and cytotoxic species, interacts with a variety of heme containing proteins. We addressed the question whether (i) the interaction of myeloperoxidase (MPO, an enzyme generating hypochlorous acid from hydrogen peroxide and chloride ions) with peroxynitrite affects the clearance of peroxynitrite, and (ii) if peroxynitrite could modulate the chlorinating activity of MPO. Our results show that this interaction promotes the decomposition of the highly reactive pro-inflammatory oxidant, whereby MPO Compound II (but not Compound I) is formed. The efficiency of MPO to remove peroxynitrite was enhanced by L-tyrosine, nitrite and (-)-epicatechin, substances known to reduce Compound II with high reaction rate. Next, peroxynitrite (added as reagent) diminished

SUBMITTER: Koyani CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4388333 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature