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
Every nutrient with a recorded effect on this component, credited to the nutrient that acted rather than the chapter that recorded it. Open a nutrient to see the findings and the conditions they were measured under.
Other things that act on it
Enzymes, hormones, genes, and other components with a recorded effect. These are not nutrients, so they do not count toward the arrows above. Each finding names the chapter that recorded it.
How nutrients reach it in more than one step
Chains of two or more recorded steps that end here, grouped by the nutrient they start from. Each step is a separate finding, so a chain is a route a mechanism could take, not proof that it does.
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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.
What it acts on
Sulfite reacted stoichiometrically with cystine to form SSC; reduced cysteine did not form SSC in the same assay.
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 evidenceSulfite reduced glutamate-driven mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP synthesis, while malate- and succinate-supported membrane potential was not affected.
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 evidenceSulfite 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
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### 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 evidenceOne-hour sulfite exposure reduced glutamate uptake in cortical slices; thiosulfate did not.
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 evidenceGPx, 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.
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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 evidenceAt 10 micromolar, sulfite lowered glutathione and increased lipid-peroxidation markers after one hour.
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 evidenceAt 500 micromolar, sulfite increased measured GSH in a cell-free GSSG solution, consistent with disulfide-bond chemistry.
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.
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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 evidenceSulfite 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
Complete structured claim and evidenceModerate 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
- {"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"}
- 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.
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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
Complete structured claim and evidence
What acts on it
Human sulfite oxidase converts sulfite to sulfate in the terminal oxidative step of cysteine catabolism.
Experimental context and source evidence
- 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"}
- 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
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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
Complete structured claim and evidence
Where it participates (unsigned role)
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
- {"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 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
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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
Complete structured claim and evidenceSUOX deficiency was accompanied by increased H2S steady-state levels without upregulation of the known H2S-producing pathways.
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.
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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
Complete structured claim and evidenceHuman SUOX reduced nitrite to NO at the molybdenum center, with steady-state turnover supported in a sulfite/cytochrome-c system.
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
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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
Complete structured claim and evidenceThe 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
Complete structured claim and evidence
The events it takes part in
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Situations it appears in
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In the sources
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