Disturbed biopterin and folate metabolism in the Qdpr-deficient mouse.
FEBS Lett
; 588(21): 3924-31, 2014 Nov 03.
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Quinonoid dihydropteridine reductase (QDPR) catalyzes the regeneration of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), a cofactor for monoamine synthesis, phenylalanine hydroxylation and nitric oxide production. Here, we produced and analyzed a transgenic Qdpr(-/-) mouse model. Unexpectedly, the BH4 contents in the Qdpr(-/-) mice were not decreased and even increased in some tissues, whereas those of the oxidized form dihydrobiopterin (BH2) were significantly increased. We demonstrated that unlike the wild-type mice, dihydrofolate reductase regenerated BH4 from BH2 in the mutants. Furthermore, we revealed wide alterations in folate-associated metabolism in the Qdpr(-/-) mice, which suggests an interconnection between folate and biopterin metabolism in the transgenic mouse model.
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MEDLINE
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Oxidorreductasas
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Biopterinas
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Ácido Fólico
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Animals
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En
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FEBS Lett
Año:
2014
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Article
País de afiliación:
Japón
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido