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MPO enables augmentation of the NADPH oxidase to generate superoxide, which then reacts with halide ions in the phagosomal compartment to produce hypochlorous acid, hydroxyl radical, chloramine, and singlet oxygen – all effective microbicides [200]. A redundancy between MPO-halide system activity and granule proteins also contributes to bactericidal action.
Metabolism
Several primary neutrophil defects associated with increased susceptibility to infections have been identified, including defective adhesion, chemotaxis and phagocytosis, vesicle trafficking and NADPH oxidase assembly/function, MPO deficiency and azurophilic granule proteins [200]. These deficiencies are accompanied by functional deficits in glucose/glycogen metabolism, mitochondrial respiration and signaling pathways. A new generation of insulin sensitizers, such as the pyruvate carrier inhibitor MSDC-0160 (UK-5099), is targeted at these mitochondrial metabolic pathways and exhibits strong neuroprotective activity in several PD models.
The mechanism by which these compounds activate autophagy remains largely undetermined. However, it is known that limiting MPC-mediated entry of pyruvate into mitochondria increases the utilization of other carbon sources for cellular respiration. This includes the conversion of alanine into pyruvate by the enzyme alanine aminotransferase, and the fatty acid oxidation, generating an alternative source of acetyl-CoA to feed the citric acid cycle. In addition, preventing over-activation of the mTORC1 complex by inhibiting its substrates may lead to activation of the IRS1 signaling pathway and enhanced autophagy (Fig. 2, Mechanism B).
Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is the process by which living cells like phagocytes engulf and ingest invading particles and pathogens. This specialized form of endocytosis is essential to immunity.
Phagocytes express receptors which recognize opsonized pathogens (PAMPs) - components of bacteria such as LPS, peptidoglycan, teichoic acid and mannose-rich glycans, phospholipids secreted by injured host cells, or complement proteins - and bind them. This is followed by chemotaxis, in which the phagocyte moves toward a high concentration of these attractants. For more details please visit MPO212
When the phagocyte encounters a microorganism, it forms a phagocytic cup around it by the extension of pseudopods which contain branched actin fibers. This cytoskeleton change is controlled by the phosphatidylinositol PI(3,4,5)P3 via the action of the PI-3K kinases, and the Rho-family GTPases Rac and Cdc42. Inhibition of PI-3K blocks depolymerization of actin at the base of the phagocytic cup, and inhibits formation of new pseudopods. The phagocytic cup then covers the particle to complete the engulfment. The engulfed particle is then digested by enzymes in the phagolysosome.
Microbicidal Activity
The bactericidal effect of photocatalysis on TiO2-coated glass was evaluated against several antimicrobial resistant bacteria species and the enveloped and non-enveloped influenza virus. Gram-positive and multidrug resistant strains (MRSA, VRE, PRSP) were effectively inactivated whereas E. coli and multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa were less inactivated.