Component

Sulfite / SO3(2-)

Sulfite / SO3(2-). Species, exposure and limitations are retained in each linked claim.

14 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

How nutrients influence it

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What it does

Every recorded relationship this component is part of, grouped by its role. Plain wording comes first; the technical statement follows.

Recorded relationships

What it acts on

  1. Sulfite reacted stoichiometrically with cystine to form SSC; reduced cysteine did not form SSC in the same assay.

    Sulfite / SO3(2-) → S-Sulfocysteine source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/29106383.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d7cfb311498ba2a88e3fc04be988dcffda740bbd1d93ada686cabf801861cf2a", "start_char": 14310, "end_char": 15490, "text_sha256": "9a181fcee8488d6f7513a0fa1759320721a8663e58658ef9344c1354716e3284"}
    experimental_model
    Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice
    exposure
    SSC/sulfite exposure; receptor/calcium/calpain inhibition
    limitations
    Mechanistic model evidence. Mouse drug rescue does not establish human treatment efficacy; sulfite also has SSC-independent toxicity.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Mus musculus neurons and mice; chemical reaction assays
    plain_language
    The oxidized and reduced forms of cysteine behave differently.
    primary_references
    [mo-p29106383] S-sulfocysteine/NMDA receptor-dependent signaling underlies neurodegeneration in molybdenum cofactor deficiency. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29106383/ DOI: 10.1172/jci89885
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Neuronal receptors, intracellular calcium and inhibitory synapses
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1236–1247

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-ssc-formation Sulfite reacted stoichiometrically with cystine to form SSC; reduced cysteine did not form SSC in the same assay. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The oxidized and reduced forms of cysteine behave differently. organism: Mus musculus neurons and mice; chemical reaction assays tissue_or_cell_type: Neuronal receptors, intracellular calcium and inhibitory synapses experimental_model: Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice limitations: Mechanistic model evidence. Mouse drug rescue does not establish human treatment efficacy; sulfite also has SSC-independent toxicity. exposure: SSC/sulfite exposure; receptor/calcium/calpain inhibition evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/29106383.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d7cfb311498ba2a88e3fc04be988dcffda740bbd1d93ada686cabf801861cf2a", "start_char": 14310, "end_char": 15490, "text_sha256": "9a181fcee8488d6f7513a0fa1759320721a8663e58658ef9344c1354716e3284"} [mo-p29106383] S-sulfocysteine/NMDA receptor-dependent signaling underlies neurodegeneration in molybdenum cofactor deficiency. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29106383/ DOI: 10.1172/jci89885
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  2. Sulfite reduced glutamate-driven mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP synthesis, while malate- and succinate-supported membrane potential was not affected.

    Sulfite / SO3(2-) → Mitochondrial ATP production source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/15273247.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1606, "text_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279"}
    experimental_model
    Rat brain mitochondria/extracts, purified enzyme and Neuro-2a/PC12 cells
    exposure
    Micromolar sulfite exposure
    limitations
    Experimental substrate dependence; not a measurement of these effects in people with ordinary low molybdenum intake.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus tissue; rodent cell lines
    plain_language
    The effect depended on which fuel route supplied the mitochondria.
    primary_references
    [mo-p15273247] A mechanism of sulfite neurotoxicity: direct inhibition of glutamate dehydrogenase. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15273247/ DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m402759200
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Mitochondrial glutamate oxidation
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1379–1390

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    ### mo-sulfite-atp Sulfite reduced glutamate-driven mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP synthesis, while malate- and succinate-supported membrane potential was not affected. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The effect depended on which fuel route supplied the mitochondria. organism: Rattus norvegicus tissue; rodent cell lines tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial glutamate oxidation experimental_model: Rat brain mitochondria/extracts, purified enzyme and Neuro-2a/PC12 cells limitations: Experimental substrate dependence; not a measurement of these effects in people with ordinary low molybdenum intake. exposure: Micromolar sulfite exposure evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/15273247.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1606, "text_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279"} [mo-p15273247] A mechanism of sulfite neurotoxicity: direct inhibition of glutamate dehydrogenase. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15273247/ DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m402759200
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  3. Sulfite inhibited rat-brain glutamate dehydrogenase and reduced glutamate-supported NADH production.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/15273247.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1606, "text_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279"}
    experimental_model
    Rat brain mitochondria/extracts, purified enzyme and Neuro-2a/PC12 cells
    exposure
    Micromolar sulfite exposure
    limitations
    Experimental substrate dependence; not a measurement of these effects in people with ordinary low molybdenum intake.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus tissue; rodent cell lines
    plain_language
    A sulfur-metabolism disturbance can interrupt a separate fuel-processing enzyme.
    primary_references
    [mo-p15273247] A mechanism of sulfite neurotoxicity: direct inhibition of glutamate dehydrogenase. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15273247/ DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m402759200
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Mitochondrial glutamate oxidation
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1366–1377

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Rat brain mitochondria/extracts, purified enzyme and Neuro-2a/PC12 cells · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-sulfite-gdh Sulfite inhibited rat-brain glutamate dehydrogenase and reduced glutamate-supported NADH production. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A sulfur-metabolism disturbance can interrupt a separate fuel-processing enzyme. organism: Rattus norvegicus tissue; rodent cell lines tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial glutamate oxidation experimental_model: Rat brain mitochondria/extracts, purified enzyme and Neuro-2a/PC12 cells limitations: Experimental substrate dependence; not a measurement of these effects in people with ordinary low molybdenum intake. exposure: Micromolar sulfite exposure evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/15273247.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1606, "text_sha256": "d2f73a9ca41e4d51b85d3a66ada08511055ce6ff7462beb0e7eaf21aadf37279"} [mo-p15273247] A mechanism of sulfite neurotoxicity: direct inhibition of glutamate dehydrogenase. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15273247/ DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m402759200
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  4. One-hour sulfite exposure reduced glutamate uptake in cortical slices; thiosulfate did not.

    Sulfite / SO3(2-) → Rat cortical glutamate uptake source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"}
    experimental_model
    Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG
    exposure
    One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations
    limitations
    Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison
    plain_language
    Less uptake may prolong extracellular excitatory signaling.
    primary_references
    [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Cerebral cortex
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1392–1403

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    ### mo-sulfite-glutamate-uptake One-hour sulfite exposure reduced glutamate uptake in cortical slices; thiosulfate did not. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Less uptake may prolong extracellular excitatory signaling. organism: Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison tissue_or_cell_type: Cerebral cortex experimental_model: Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG limitations: Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion. exposure: One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"} [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  5. GPx, GST and G6PD activities were unchanged after one hour but inhibited after three hours of sulfite exposure.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"}
    experimental_model
    Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG
    exposure
    One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations
    limitations
    Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison
    plain_language
    A short experiment and a longer one can show different stages of the same response.
    primary_references
    [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Cerebral cortex
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1418–1429

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    ### mo-sulfite-gpx-time GPx, GST and G6PD activities were unchanged after one hour but inhibited after three hours of sulfite exposure. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A short experiment and a longer one can show different stages of the same response. organism: Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison tissue_or_cell_type: Cerebral cortex experimental_model: Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG limitations: Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion. exposure: One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"} [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  6. At 10 micromolar, sulfite lowered glutathione and increased lipid-peroxidation markers after one hour.

    Sulfite / SO3(2-) → GSH source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"}
    experimental_model
    Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG
    exposure
    One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations
    limitations
    Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison
    plain_language
    The antioxidant pool changed in this tissue experiment.
    primary_references
    [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Cerebral cortex
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1405–1416

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    ### mo-sulfite-gsh At 10 micromolar, sulfite lowered glutathione and increased lipid-peroxidation markers after one hour. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The antioxidant pool changed in this tissue experiment. organism: Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison tissue_or_cell_type: Cerebral cortex experimental_model: Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG limitations: Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion. exposure: One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"} [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  7. At 500 micromolar, sulfite increased measured GSH in a cell-free GSSG solution, consistent with disulfide-bond chemistry.

    Sulfite / SO3(2-) → GSSG source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"}
    experimental_model
    Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG
    exposure
    One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations
    limitations
    Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison
    plain_language
    A chemical increase in measured GSH outside cells is different from restoring a living antioxidant system.
    primary_references
    [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Cerebral cortex
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1431–1442

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    ### mo-sulfite-gssg-chemical At 500 micromolar, sulfite increased measured GSH in a cell-free GSSG solution, consistent with disulfide-bond chemistry. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A chemical increase in measured GSH outside cells is different from restoring a living antioxidant system. organism: Rattus norvegicus; cell-free comparison tissue_or_cell_type: Cerebral cortex experimental_model: Sulfite/thiosulfate incubation of rat cortical slices and cell-free GSSG limitations: Concentration, duration and preparation matter; GPx activity is not evidence of selenium depletion. exposure: One- versus three-hour incubations; 10 micromolar sulfite redox observations evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/25777939.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2017, "text_sha256": "1768480178724867d4c7a98f723cfd1a0010f7973eae4a4baea3d1261a06fdd2"} [mo-p25777939] In vitro evidence that sulfite impairs glutamatergic neurotransmission and inhibits glutathione metabolism-related enzymes in rat cerebral cortex. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25777939/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2015.03.005
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  8. Sulfite retained cytotoxicity in cystine-free medium, and MK801 failed to rescue that component.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/29106383.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d7cfb311498ba2a88e3fc04be988dcffda740bbd1d93ada686cabf801861cf2a", "start_char": 14836, "end_char": 15490, "text_sha256": "e325c707b167b422f3b1aa7650a7dfdf7b9fca124d93bd15827b2ebbbd1ea8da"}
    experimental_model
    Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice
    exposure
    SSC/sulfite exposure; receptor/calcium/calpain inhibition
    limitations
    Mechanistic model evidence. Mouse drug rescue does not establish human treatment efficacy; sulfite also has SSC-independent toxicity.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Mus musculus neurons and mice; chemical reaction assays
    plain_language
    Blocking the SSC receptor pathway does not explain or prevent every sulfite effect.
    primary_references
    [mo-p29106383] S-sulfocysteine/NMDA receptor-dependent signaling underlies neurodegeneration in molybdenum cofactor deficiency. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29106383/ DOI: 10.1172/jci89885
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Neuronal receptors, intracellular calcium and inhibitory synapses
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1340–1351

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-sulfite-independent Sulfite retained cytotoxicity in cystine-free medium, and MK801 failed to rescue that component. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Blocking the SSC receptor pathway does not explain or prevent every sulfite effect. organism: Mus musculus neurons and mice; chemical reaction assays tissue_or_cell_type: Neuronal receptors, intracellular calcium and inhibitory synapses experimental_model: Primary murine neurons, chemical reaction assays and tungstate-induced MoCD mice limitations: Mechanistic model evidence. Mouse drug rescue does not establish human treatment efficacy; sulfite also has SSC-independent toxicity. exposure: SSC/sulfite exposure; receptor/calcium/calpain inhibition evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/29106383.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d7cfb311498ba2a88e3fc04be988dcffda740bbd1d93ada686cabf801861cf2a", "start_char": 14836, "end_char": 15490, "text_sha256": "e325c707b167b422f3b1aa7650a7dfdf7b9fca124d93bd15827b2ebbbd1ea8da"} [mo-p29106383] S-sulfocysteine/NMDA receptor-dependent signaling underlies neurodegeneration in molybdenum cofactor deficiency. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29106383/ DOI: 10.1172/jci89885
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  9. Moderate sulfite elevation promoted interconnected networks, whereas high sulfite induced fragmentation.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    SO-deficient mouse embryonic fibroblasts, sulfite titration and MoCD patient fibroblasts
    exposure
    Galactose culture and graded sulfite exposure
    limitations
    Network architecture is concentration dependent; fibroblast findings are not a direct human brain measurement.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Mus musculus and Homo sapiens in distinct experiments
    plain_language
    The same substance produced different mitochondrial patterns at different concentrations.
    primary_references
    [mo-p33488670] Sulfite Alters the Mitochondrial Network in Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency. (2020). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33488670/ DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.594828
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Mitochondrial network and energy metabolism
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1470–1481

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · SO-deficient mouse embryonic fibroblasts, sulfite titration and MoCD patient fibroblasts · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-sulfite-network-dose Moderate sulfite elevation promoted interconnected networks, whereas high sulfite induced fragmentation. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The same substance produced different mitochondrial patterns at different concentrations. organism: Mus musculus and Homo sapiens in distinct experiments tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial network and energy metabolism experimental_model: SO-deficient mouse embryonic fibroblasts, sulfite titration and MoCD patient fibroblasts limitations: Network architecture is concentration dependent; fibroblast findings are not a direct human brain measurement. exposure: Galactose culture and graded sulfite exposure evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/33488670.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "4cd0f95e723b56151456d582ec34bc7cd57c8e4a3d7e424b1d043a9cd5cfa962", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1946, "text_sha256": "4cd0f95e723b56151456d582ec34bc7cd57c8e4a3d7e424b1d043a9cd5cfa962"} [mo-p33488670] Sulfite Alters the Mitochondrial Network in Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency. (2020). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33488670/ DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.594828
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What acts on it

  1. Human sulfite oxidase converts sulfite to sulfate in the terminal oxidative step of cysteine catabolism.

    Human sulfite oxidase / SUOX → Sulfite / SO3(2-) source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays
    exposure
    G362S versus WT protein; Moco reconstitution and molybdate supplementation in culture
    limitations
    One genotype; in-vitro molybdate rescue is not demonstrated clinical treatment for all SUOX defects.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    SUOX clears sulfite by changing it into sulfate.
    primary_references
    [mo-p31127934] Impaired mitochondrial maturation of sulfite oxidase in a patient with severe sulfite oxidase deficiency. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31127934/ DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddz109
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Mitochondrial intermembrane space; patient fibroblasts

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 586–597

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-suox-reaction Human sulfite oxidase converts sulfite to sulfate in the terminal oxidative step of cysteine catabolism. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: SUOX clears sulfite by changing it into sulfate. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial intermembrane space; patient fibroblasts experimental_model: Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays limitations: One genotype; in-vitro molybdate rescue is not demonstrated clinical treatment for all SUOX defects. exposure: G362S versus WT protein; Moco reconstitution and molybdate supplementation in culture evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/31127934.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1649, "text_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de"} [mo-p31127934] Impaired mitochondrial maturation of sulfite oxidase in a patient with severe sulfite oxidase deficiency. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31127934/ DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddz109
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Where it participates (unsigned role)

  1. GOT1 was the principal contributor to cysteine-sulfinate conversion to sulfite and pyruvate in the studied human-cell system.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays
    exposure
    Cysteine-sulfinate and H2S pathway experiments
    limitations
    Cell-specific contributions; a higher concentration is not a direct measurement of pathway flux.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The B6-linked transaminase route can feed sulfur into SUOX.
    primary_references
    [mo-p33271457] The role of glutamate oxaloacetate transaminases in sulfite biosynthesis and H<sub>2</sub>S metabolism. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271457/ DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101800
    tissue_or_cell_type
    HEK293T cells

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 690–701

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-got1-sulfite GOT1 was the principal contributor to cysteine-sulfinate conversion to sulfite and pyruvate in the studied human-cell system. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The B6-linked transaminase route can feed sulfur into SUOX. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: HEK293T cells experimental_model: CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays limitations: Cell-specific contributions; a higher concentration is not a direct measurement of pathway flux. exposure: Cysteine-sulfinate and H2S pathway experiments evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/33271457.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1479, "text_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617"} [mo-p33271457] The role of glutamate oxaloacetate transaminases in sulfite biosynthesis and H<sub>2</sub>S metabolism. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271457/ DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101800
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  2. SUOX deficiency was accompanied by increased H2S steady-state levels without upregulation of the known H2S-producing pathways.

    Human sulfite oxidase / SUOX → Hydrogen sulfide / H2S source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/33271457.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1479, "text_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617"}
    experimental_model
    CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays
    exposure
    Cysteine-sulfinate and H2S pathway experiments
    limitations
    Cell-specific contributions; a higher concentration is not a direct measurement of pathway flux.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The sulfur disturbance extends beyond sulfite, but its precise route remains unresolved.
    primary_references
    [mo-p33271457] The role of glutamate oxaloacetate transaminases in sulfite biosynthesis and H<sub>2</sub>S metabolism. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271457/ DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101800
    tissue_or_cell_type
    HEK293T cells
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 703–714

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-suox-h2s SUOX deficiency was accompanied by increased H2S steady-state levels without upregulation of the known H2S-producing pathways. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The sulfur disturbance extends beyond sulfite, but its precise route remains unresolved. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: HEK293T cells experimental_model: CRISPR SUOX/GOT1/GOT2 perturbations and sulfur-metabolite assays limitations: Cell-specific contributions; a higher concentration is not a direct measurement of pathway flux. exposure: Cysteine-sulfinate and H2S pathway experiments evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/33271457.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1479, "text_sha256": "619710a31160db0927e01193e458277773ebe5e5423629e7dab58888ab6bc617"} [mo-p33271457] The role of glutamate oxaloacetate transaminases in sulfite biosynthesis and H<sub>2</sub>S metabolism. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271457/ DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101800
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  3. Human SUOX reduced nitrite to NO at the molybdenum center, with steady-state turnover supported in a sulfite/cytochrome-c system.

    Human sulfite oxidase / SUOX → Nitrite / NO2(-) source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/31167903.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "9fb7f72eba7a1a254ae8e20991ee5d9ecbffc01de2a1dfc5879cf34bdbf98b45", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 962, "text_sha256": "9fb7f72eba7a1a254ae8e20991ee5d9ecbffc01de2a1dfc5879cf34bdbf98b45"}
    experimental_model
    Human SUOX kinetics, spectroscopy and electron-transfer variants
    exposure
    Nitrite with sulfite and cytochrome c
    limitations
    Biochemical capacity; contribution to human physiology requires separate evidence.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens protein
    plain_language
    SUOX can perform additional redox chemistry under the tested conditions.
    primary_references
    [mo-p31167903] Mechanism of nitrite-dependent NO synthesis by human sulfite oxidase. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31167903/ DOI: 10.1042/bcj20190143
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Purified human sulfite oxidase

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1093–1104

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human SUOX kinetics, spectroscopy and electron-transfer variants · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-suox-nitrite Human SUOX reduced nitrite to NO at the molybdenum center, with steady-state turnover supported in a sulfite/cytochrome-c system. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: SUOX can perform additional redox chemistry under the tested conditions. organism: Homo sapiens protein tissue_or_cell_type: Purified human sulfite oxidase experimental_model: Human SUOX kinetics, spectroscopy and electron-transfer variants limitations: Biochemical capacity; contribution to human physiology requires separate evidence. exposure: Nitrite with sulfite and cytochrome c evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/31167903.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "9fb7f72eba7a1a254ae8e20991ee5d9ecbffc01de2a1dfc5879cf34bdbf98b45", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 962, "text_sha256": "9fb7f72eba7a1a254ae8e20991ee5d9ecbffc01de2a1dfc5879cf34bdbf98b45"} [mo-p31167903] Mechanism of nitrite-dependent NO synthesis by human sulfite oxidase. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31167903/ DOI: 10.1042/bcj20190143
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  4. The prolonged-TPN case developed amino-acid intolerance with high plasma methionine, high urinary sulfite/thiosulfate and low urinary sulfate.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/6795919.publisher-abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary publisher abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1820, "text_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7"}
    experimental_model
    Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition
    exposure
    Prolonged parenteral nutrition followed by ammonium molybdate
    limitations
    Rare single case. The paper reports 300 micrograms/day ammonium molybdate, not 300 micrograms elemental molybdenum. Historical observation, not a general regimen.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The sulfur-handling pathway stalled when molybdenum supply was inadequate.
    primary_references
    [mo-p6795919] Amino acid intolerance during prolonged total parenteral nutrition reversed by molybdate therapy. (1981). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6795919/ DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/34.11.2551
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Systemic symptoms; plasma and urine
    trigger_kind
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.

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    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-tpn-sulfur The prolonged-TPN case developed amino-acid intolerance with high plasma methionine, high urinary sulfite/thiosulfate and low urinary sulfate. Condition category: nutrient_deficiency nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The sulfur-handling pathway stalled when molybdenum supply was inadequate. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Systemic symptoms; plasma and urine experimental_model: Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition limitations: Rare single case. The paper reports 300 micrograms/day ammonium molybdate, not 300 micrograms elemental molybdenum. Historical observation, not a general regimen. exposure: Prolonged parenteral nutrition followed by ammonium molybdate evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/6795919.publisher-abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary publisher abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1820, "text_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7"} [mo-p6795919] Amino acid intolerance during prolonged total parenteral nutrition reversed by molybdate therapy. (1981). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6795919/ DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/34.11.2551
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