Fas‐induced programmed cell death is mediated by a Ras‐regulated O2− synthesis
- 30 October 1996
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Immunology
- Vol. 89 (2) , 205-212
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2567.1996.d01-743.x
Abstract
Fas induces apoptosis in lymphocytes via a poorly defined intracellular signalling cascade. Previously, we have demonstrated the involvement and significance of a signalling cascade from the Fas receptor via sphingomyelinases and ceramide to Ras in Fas‐induced apoptosis. Here we demonstrate rapid and transient synthesis of reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) via activation of Ras after Fas. Genetic inhibition of Ras by transfection of transdominant inhibitory N17Ras blocked Fas‐mediated ROI synthesis and programmed cell death. Likewise, the antioxidants N‐acetyl‐cysteine and N‐t‐butyl‐phenylnitrone abolished Fas‐induced cell death, pointing to an important role for Ras‐triggered ROI synthesis in Fas‐mediated programmed cell death.Keywords
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