Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 26, Issue 15, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154666
Keywords
aging; angiotensin; inflammation; melatonin; oxidative stress
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The utilization of oxygen in cells leads to the generation of free radicals, contributing to aging and age-related diseases. Angiotensin II activates the oxidative pathway, causing DNA damage and production of reactive oxygen species, while melatonin may relieve induced stress by enhancing the mitochondrial calcium uptake pathway.
The cellular utilization of oxygen leads to the generation of free radicals in organisms. The accumulation of these free radicals contributes significantly to aging and several age-related diseases. Angiotensin II can contribute to DNA damage through oxidative stress by activating the NAD(P)H oxidase pathway, which in turn results in the production of reactive oxygen species. This radical oxygen-containing molecule has been linked to aging and several age-related disorders, including renal damage. Considering the role of angiotensin in aging, melatonin might relieve angiotensin-II-induced stress by enhancing the mitochondrial calcium uptake 1 pathway, which is crucial in preventing the mitochondrial calcium overload that may trigger increased production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress. This review highlights the role and importance of melatonin together with angiotensin in aging and age-related diseases.
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