Methylglyoxal (MGO) metabolism decreases GSH and system xc– activity in HT22 cells.
MGO induces Nrf2, its target genes (HO1 and GCL), GSH and system xc– activity.
The cytosolic Trx/TrxR system is impaired while the mitochondrial system is induced by MGO.
GLO1 is inhibited and GLO2 depleted or induced, depending on the MGO concentration.