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Acetaminophen inhibits prostanoid synthesis by scavenging the PGHS‐activator peroxynitrite

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Schildknecht, Stefan, Daiber, Andreas, Ghisla, Sandro, Cohen, Richard A., Bachschmid, Markus M.·2008·The FASEB Journal

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The primary pharmacological target of acetaminophen is prostaglandin endoperoxide H 2 syn‐thase (PGHS). The enzymatic catalytic mechanism is radical‐based, initiated, and maintained by the persistent presence of peroxides, particularly peroxynitrite, which is termed “peroxide tone”. Whereas the prevailing concept assumes a direct reduction of the active, oxidized enzyme by acetaminophen, here we show that acetaminophen is a potent scavenger of peroxynitrite (peroxynitrite‐mediated phenol nitration, IC 50 ≈72μM; Sin‐1‐mediated DHR123 oxidation, IC 50 ≈11μM) and thus inhibits PGHS by eliminating the peroxide tone. Nanomolar concentrations of peroxynitrite increased the activity of isolated PGHS and prostacyclin formation by aortic endothelial cells. This elevated activity was efficiently inhibited by pharmacologically relevant concentrations of acetaminophen (IC 50 ≈10μM for 6‐keto‐PGF 1α ) and other free radical scavengers. However, when the peroxide tone was provided by H 2 O 2 or tert‐butyl‐OOH, acetaminophen had only negligible inhibitory effects. Our concept could help to explain the efficacy of acetaminophen to inhibit PGHS in cell types with moderate oxidant formation. However, high levels of peroxynitrite or other peroxides such as lipid peroxides formed at inflammatory sites might overwhelm the ability of acetaminophen to decrease PGHS activation. The concept presented herein provides a molecular basis to explain the excellent analgesic and antipyretic properties of acetaminophen together with its minimal anti‐inflammatory effects.— Schildknecht, S., Daiber, A., Ghisla, S., Cohen, R. A., Bachschmid, M. M. Acetaminophen inhibits prostanoid synthesis by scavenging the PGHS‐activator peroxynitrite. FASEB J. 22, 215–224 (2008)

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Authors
Schildknecht, S., Daiber, A., Ghisla, S., Cohen, R. A., & Bachschmid, M. M.
Affiliations
  • Boston University (US)
  • Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
  • University of Konstanz (DE)
Venue
The FASEB Journal
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2007-08-27
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
215-224
ISSN
  • 0892-6638 (ISSN-L)
  • 1530-6860
OpenAlex
W2112145177
Cited by
57
References
44
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2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 3 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 2
FWCI
4.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • The FASEB Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • KOPS (University of Konstanz) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (P01 HL 68758, R01 AG027080, P01 HL081738)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Redox biology and oxidative stress
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biochemistry › Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology
Keywords
paracetamol, peroxynitrite, free radical scavenging, prostacyclin, aortic endothelial cells, 6-keto-PGF1 alpha, anti-inflammatory activity
MeSH terms
Acetaminophen, Animals, Cattle, Cells, Cultured, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Male, Prostaglandins, Sheep, Spectrometry, Fluorescence, Free Radical Scavengers, Enzyme Activators, Peroxynitrous Acid, Cyclooxygenase 1

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