Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2004, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (12): 1419-1421.

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Effects of catalase on the mitochondria and apoptosis of SW480 cells

WANG Qun-ying, WANG Ji-de, ZHONG Shi-shun, WANG Ya-dong, SUN Yong, LI Liang-ren ZHANG Ya-li   

  1. 南方医科大学, 南方医院全军消化内科研究所, 广东, 广州, 510515
  • Online:2004-12-20 Published:2004-12-20

Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects of catalase on the mitochondria and apoptotic behavior of SW480 cells treated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and the changes in intracellular expression of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Methods LPS-stimulated SW480 cells were treated with catalase and the changes in their mitochondria and apoptotic behavior were observed by transmission electron microscopy. The expression of NF-κB was detected by immunohistochemical method. Results Mitochondria damages and apoptosis were slightly diminished in the LPS-stimulated cells with catalase pretreatment, and the NF-κB expression was also decreased. Conclusion Catalase protect the mitochondria of SW480 cells from damages by LPS and inhibit the cell apoptosis, possibly due to the activation of NF-κB.

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