Melatonin represses oxidative stress-induced activation of the MAP kinase and mTOR signaling pathways in H4IIE hepatoma cells through inhibition of Ras.

Journal of Pineal Research
Scot R KimballLeonard S Jefferson

Abstract

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases, and antioxidant treatment is currently being investigated as a potential therapy to attenuate the detrimental effects of ROS-mediated oxidative stress. Melatonin is a potent naturally produced antioxidant, which acts through various mechanisms to ameliorate the toxic effects of ROS. However, little is known about the mechanisms of signaling pathways through which melatonin acts to reverse the effects of ROS. In the present study, the effect of melatonin treatment on the hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2))-induced activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways was assessed in H4IIE hepatoma cells. It was found that melatonin strongly attenuated H(2)O(2)-induced activation of the ERK1/2 and p38 MAP kinases, as well as several of their downstream targets. Melatonin also attenuated the H(2)O(2)-induced phosphorylation of Akt and the Akt substrate mTOR, as well as a downstream target of mTOR action, 4E-BP1. Upregulation of ERK1/2, p38, and Akt signaling by H(2)O(2) was accompanied by activation of Ras, an effect that was blocked by melatonin. Overall, the results suggest tha...Continue Reading

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