Inhibition of ascorbate-induced and NADPH-dependent lipid peroxidation in hepatic nuclei by aflatoxin B1

Toxicon. 1983;21(4):562-6. doi: 10.1016/0041-0101(83)90135-6.

Abstract

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) causes inhibition of ascorbate-induced and NADPH-dependent lipid peroxidation in hepatic nuclei, Fe2+-stimulated oxidation of linoleic acid is also inhibited by AFB1. The inhibition of lipid peroxidation by AFB1 is independent of its metabolism in nuclei and probably due to the anti-oxidant property of AFB1.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Aflatoxins / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Ascorbic Acid / pharmacology*
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism*
  • Guinea Pigs
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Lipid Peroxides / biosynthesis*
  • Liver / drug effects
  • Liver / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Malondialdehyde / metabolism
  • NADP / metabolism*

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Lipid Peroxides
  • Malondialdehyde
  • NADP
  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Ascorbic Acid