Omega Class Glutathione S-Transferase: Antioxidant Enzyme in Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Author:

Kim Youngjo1,Cha Sun Joo1,Choi Hyun-Jun1,Kim Kiyoung12ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea

2. Department of Medical Biotechnology, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea

Abstract

The omega class glutathione S-transferases (GSTOs) are multifunctional enzymes involved in cellular defense and have distinct structural and functional characteristics, which differ from those of other GSTs. Previous studies provided evidence for the neuroprotective effects of GSTOs. However, the molecular mechanisms underpinning the neuroprotective functions of GSTOs have not been fully elucidated. Recently, our genetic and molecular studies using theDrosophilasystem have suggested that GstO1 has a protective function against H2O2-induced neurotoxicity by regulating the MAPK signaling pathway, and GstO2 is required for the activation of mitochondrial ATP synthase in theDrosophilaneurodegenerative disease model. The comprehensive understanding of various neuroprotection mechanisms ofDrosophilaGstOs from our studies provides valuable insight into the neuroprotective functions of GstOsin vivo. In this review, we briefly introduce recent studies and summarize the novel biological functions and mechanisms underpinning neuroprotective effects of GstOs inDrosophila.

Funder

Soonchunhyang University

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Cell Biology,Aging,General Medicine,Biochemistry

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