Research Article

Histone Acetyltransferase-Dependent Pathways Mediate Upregulation of NADPH Oxidase 5 in Human Macrophages under Inflammatory Conditions: A Potential Mechanism of Reactive Oxygen Species Overproduction in Atherosclerosis

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LPS-induced histone acetylation-related pathways trigger the upregulation of Nox5 gene and protein expression in Mac. Cultured human Mac were exposed for 24 h to 1 μg/mL LPS in the absence or presence of CPTH2 or C646 (1-5 μmol/L). The mRNA and protein levels were determined by real-time PCR and western blot. Concentration-dependent effects of CPTH2 and C646 on Nox5 mRNA (a, b) and protein (c, d) levels in LPS-exposed cells. Representative immunoblots showing the upregulation of Nox5 protein in LPS-treated cells and the regulatory effects of CPTH2 and C646 pharmacological inhibitors. ; , , and . values were taken in relation to LPS treatment condition.
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