In vitro and in vivo nephrotoxicity of the L and D isomers of S-(1,2-dichlorovinyl)-cysteine

Grushenka H.I. Wolfgang, A. Jay Gandolfi, James L. Stevens, Klaus Brendel

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Abstract

The toxicity of the optical isomers S-(1,2-dichlorovinyl)-L-cysteine (L-DCVC) and S-(1,2-dichlorovinyl)-D-cysteine (D-DCVC) was investigated in vivo and in vitro. In vitro studies, utilizing a rabbit renal cortical slice system, demonstrated toxicity due to both forms with the L-form being more toxic. Dose- and time-dependent decreases in intracellular K+ and LDH were observed. Both compounds produced an initial S3 lesion, L-DCVC at 10-5 M (12 h), D-DCVC at 10-4 M (8 h), followed by a lesion encompassing all proximal tubules. In vivo studies demonstrated elevated blood urea nitrogen values at 24 and 48 h with 25 mg/kg of either isomer. Histopathology indicated both D and L-DCVC produced a straight proximal tubular lesion by 48 h, the lesion produced by L-DCVC being more severe. The D and L isomers of DCVC were both shown to be toxic, the toxicity assessed in vitro corresponded well with the toxicity in vivo.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)33-42
Number of pages10
JournalToxicology
Volume58
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1989

Keywords

  • 1,2-Dichlorovinyl cysteine (D,L forms)
  • Culture slices (renal)
  • Renal (in vivo)
  • Renal slices

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Toxicology

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