Abstract
The present study aimed to assess whether a newly constructed, catalase-deficient Escherichia coli strain that express mammalian catalase gene could be used to identify oxidative stress-generating chemicals. We tested L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), a well-known agent that induces reactive oxygen species. We found that L-DOPA exposure reduced the survival of catalase-mutant E. coli in a dose-dependent manner, especially in the strains with lower catalase activities, implying the usefulness of these strains in assessment of oxidative chemicals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1768-1772 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- Catalase-mutant Escherichia coli
- Hazard assessment
- L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine cytotoxicity
- Reactive oxygen species