Quercetin Alleviates All- Trans -Retinal-Induced Photoreceptor Apoptosis and Retinal Degeneration by Inhibiting the ER Stress-Related PERK Signaling.

Autor: Yang, Bo, Yang, Kunhuan, Xi, Ruitong, Chen, Jingmeng, Wu, Yalin
Zdroj: International Journal of Molecular Sciences; Dec2024, Vol. 25 Issue 24, p13624, 12p
Abstrakt: All-trans-retinal (atRAL)-induced photoreceptor atrophy and retinal degeneration are hallmark features of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1). The toxicity of atRAL is closely related to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Quercetin, a natural product, is known for its potent antioxidant properties; however, its effects in mitigating atRAL-mediated retinal damage remains unclear. This study investigated the protective effects of quercetin against atRAL-induced photoreceptor damage. Using atRAL-loaded 661W photoreceptor cells, we evaluated cell viability, ROS generation, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress under quercetin treatment. Quercetin significantly restored the cell viability (to 70%) and reduced ROS generation in atRAL-treated 661W cells. Additionally, Western blot analysis demonstrated that quercetin mitigated protein kinase RNA-like ER kinase (PERK) signaling, preventing ER stress-induced apoptosis. Importantly, in Abca4−/−Rdh8−/− mice, an animal model of light-induced atRAL accumulation in the retina, quercetin treatment effectively alleviated light-exposed photoreceptor atrophy and retinal degeneration by attenuating PERK signaling. Thus, quercetin protected photoreceptor cells from atRAL-induced damage by inhibiting ROS generation and PERK signaling, which suggests its potential as a therapeutic agent for atRAL-related retinal degeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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