How does Combretastatin A4 (CA-4) influence the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in PBMCs exposed to oxidative stress?
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Topic
ROS are a byproduct of normal cellular metabolism and can cause oxidative damage to cellular components when produced in excess. CA-4 has been reported to increase ROS levels in cancer cells, leading to oxidative stress and cell death.
Answer
In PBMCs exposed to oxidative stress (induced by H2O2), CA-4 significantly reduced ROS levels in a concentration-dependent manner. This indicates that CA-4 can mitigate oxidative stress in healthy lymphocytes, highlighting its potential protective role against oxidative damage in normal cells.
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