Taurine Induces Autophagy and Inhibits Oxidative Stress in Mice Leydig Cells

Overview

Journal JBRA Assist Reprod

Specialty Reproductive Medicine

Date 2020 Mar 11

PMID 32155016

Citations 6

Authors

Shokofeh Yahyavy

Armita Valizadeh

Ghasem Saki

Layasadat Khorsandi

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Abstract

Objectives: This study evaluated taurine (TAU) effects on autophagy, apoptosis and oxidative stress in mice Leydig TM3 cells.

Methods: We treated TM3 cells with TAU (100 µg/mL) or 3-Methyladenine (3-MA, an autophagy inhibitor) for 24 h, and assessed cell viability, testosterone level, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy.

Results: The results showed that TAU markedly increased cell viability, testosterone levels, expression of autophagy-related genes and percentage of LC3-II-positive cells. TAU significantly reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) contents and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and increased the activities of SOD (superoxide dismutase) and CAT (Catalase) enzymes in the TM3 cells. TAU in the presence of autophagy inhibitor (3-MA) increased oxidative stress and decreased testosterone levels.

Conclusion: The results showed that autophagy might be involved in TAU-increased testosterone levels in mice Leydig TM3 cells.

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