The function of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase as a determinant in cell sensitivity to AZASERINE (cas 115-02-6) toxicity

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The enzyme γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is characteristically present at high levels in mammalian cells that are vulnerable in vivo to the selectively toxic and carcinogenic effects of the naturally occurring diazo amino acid L-AZASERINE (cas 115-02-6). The possible role of GGT as a determinant of cellular sensitivity to azaserine toxicity was investigated. No correlation was found between GGT activity and the abilities of different cell lines or GGT-deficient cell strains of TuWi, a human nephroblastoma-derived line high in GGT, to accumulate azaserine. However, the thiols glutathione and cysteine were found to inhibit the toxicity of azaserine in cultures of TuWi. In addition, maleate lowered both intracellular and extracellular glutathione levels and enhanced sensitivity of TuWi cells to azaserine, while serine-borate, a potent inhibitor of GGT, increased extracellular glutathione levels and inhibited azaserine toxicity. Since extracellular glutathione accumulation, which may reflect the rate of cellular glutathione turnover, is increased in cultures of azaserine-resistant, GGT-deficient strains of TuWi, we propose that GGT enhances cellular sensitivity to azaserine primarily by increasing the rate of glutathione turnover, thus removing the glutathione from detoxification pathways.

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