title: Metal induction of haem oxygenase without concurrent degradation of cytochrome P-450. Protective effects of compound SKF 525A on the haem protein.
abstract: The induction of hepatic haem oxygenase (EC 1.14.99.3) by a series of metals, organometals and metalloporphyrins was examined in vivo in the presence of compound SKF 525A, which is known to complex with the prosthetic group of cytochrome P-450. Concurrent administration of SKF 525A and an inducing metal did not affect the extent and time course of haem oxygenase induction. The decrease in cytochrome P-450 content normally associated with metal administration was, however, prevented, indicating that haem oxygenase induction by metals can proceed without the significant labilization of the haem moiety of cytochrome P-450. In addition, the integrity of this haem protein can be maintained by chemical means in the presence of sustained high activities of haem oxygenase.
mesh_terms: D000624:5-Aminolevulinate Synthetase / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000378:metabolism*; D004790:Enzyme Induction / Q000187:drug effects; D006419:Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing) / Q000378:metabolism*; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects / Q000201:enzymology*; D008297:Male; D008665:Metalloporphyrins / Q000494:pharmacology; D008670:Metals / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008862:Microsomes, Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D006899:Mixed Function Oxygenases / Q000378:metabolism*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology; D011335:Proadifen / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
chemical_list: D008665:Metalloporphyrins; D008670:Metals; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; D011335:Proadifen; D006899:Mixed Function Oxygenases; D006419:Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing); D000624:5-Aminolevulinate Synthetase