1
|
Notomi R, Sasaki S, Taniguchi Y. Novel strategy for activating gene expression through triplex DNA formation targeting epigenetically suppressed genes. RSC Chem Biol 2024; 5:884-890. [PMID: 39211471 PMCID: PMC11353075 DOI: 10.1039/d4cb00134f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Triplex DNA formation is a useful genomic targeting tool that is expected to have a wide range of applications, including the antigene method; however, there are fundamental limitations in its forming sequence. We recently extended the triplex DNA-forming sequence to methylated DNA sequences containing 5mCG base pairs by developing guanidino-dN, which is capable of recognizing a 5mCG base pair with high affinity. We herein investigated the effect of triplex DNA formation using TFOs with guanidino-dN on methylated DNA sequences at the promoter of the RASSF1A gene, whose expression is epigenetically suppressed by DNA methylation in MCF-7 cells, on gene expression. Interestingly, triplex DNA formation increased the expression of the RASSF1A gene at the transcript and protein levels. Furthermore, RASSF1A-activated MCF-7 cells exhibited cell growth suppressing activity. Changes in the expression of various genes associated with the promotion of apoptosis and breast cancer survival accompanied the activation of RASSF1A in cells exhibited antiproliferative activity. These results suggest the potential of increases in gene expression through triplex DNA formation as a new genomic targeting tool.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryotaro Notomi
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku Fukuoka 812-8582 Japan
| | - Shigeki Sasaki
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagasaki International University 22825-7 Huis Ten Bosch Machi Sasebo city Nagasaki 859-3298 Japan
| | - Yosuke Taniguchi
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka Kita-ku Okayama 700-8530 Japan
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku Fukuoka 812-8582 Japan
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Zheng Q, Wang F, Nie C, Zhang K, Sun Y, Al-Ansi W, Wu Q, Wang L, Du J, Li Y. Elevating the significance of legume intake: A novel strategy to counter aging-related mitochondrial dysfunction and physical decline. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13342. [PMID: 38634173 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
Abstract
Mitochondrial dysfunction increasingly becomes a target for promoting healthy aging and longevity. The dysfunction of mitochondria with age ultimately leads to a decline in physical functions. Among them, biogenesis dysfunction and the imbalances in the metabolism of reactive oxygen species and mitochondria as signaling organelles in the aging process have aroused our attention. Dietary intervention in mitochondrial dysfunction and physical decline during aging processes is essential, and greater attention should be directed toward healthful legume intake. Legumes are constantly under investigation for their nutritional and bioactive properties, and their consumption may yield antiaging and mitochondria-protecting benefits. This review summarizes mitochondrial dysfunction with age, discusses the benefits of legumes on mitochondrial function, and introduces the potential role of legumes in managing aging-related physical decline. Additionally, it reveals the benefits of legume intake for the elderly and offers a viable approach to developing legume-based functional food.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingwei Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Feijie Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Chenzhipeng Nie
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Kuiliang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Yujie Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Waleed Al-Ansi
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Qiming Wu
- Nutrilite Health Institute, Shanghai, China
| | - Li Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Jun Du
- Nutrilite Health Institute, Shanghai, China
| | - Yan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Hao W, Li Y, Guo H, Chen J, Pi F. Co-metabolism of Na +/K + ion regulated physiological enhancement on selenium-accumulation in Saccharomyces yeasts. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:4136-4144. [PMID: 38258891 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Selenium is an important nutritional supplement that mainly exists naturally in soil as inorganic selenium. Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells are excellent medium for converting inorganic selenium in nature into organic selenium. RESULTS Under the co-stimulation of sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) and potassium selenite (K2SeO3), the activity of selenophosphate synthetase (SPS) was improved up to about five folds more than conventional Na2SeO3 group with the total selenite salts content of 30 mg/L. Transcriptome analysis first revealed that due to the sharing pathway between sodium ion (Na+) and potassium ion (K+), the K+ largely regulates the metabolisms of amino acid and glutathione under the accumulation of selenite salt. Furthermore, K+ could improve the tolerance performance and selenium-biotransformation yields of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells under Na2SeO3 salt stimulation. CONCLUSION The important role of K+ in regulating the intracellular selenium accumulation especially in terms of amino acid metabolism and glutathione, suggested a new direction for the development of selenium-enrichment supplements with Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell factory. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenhui Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
| | - Ying Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
| | - Hanlin Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
| | - Jian Chen
- Shandong Jiucifang Biotechnology, Co. Ltd, Zibo, P. R. China
| | - Fuwei Pi
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China
- Shandong Jiucifang Biotechnology, Co. Ltd, Zibo, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Wen H, Yuan X, Li C, Li J, Yue H. Two new isoquinoline alkaloids from Hypecoum leptocarpum Hook. f. et Thoms. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:1392-1397. [PMID: 36377743 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2146108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Two new isoquinoline alkaloids, hypecocarpinine (1) and leptocaramine (2) along with five known ones including leptopidine (3), corydamine (4), protopine (5), dihydroprotopine (6) and oxohydrastinine (7), were isolated from Hypecoum leptocarpum Hook. f. et Thoms. Structures of the compounds were elucidated using spectroscopic methods, including UV, IR, HR-ESI-MS, 1 D and 2 D NMR. The cytotoxic activities of these compounds were evaluated using MTT assay. The results showed that compounds 2, 4, and 7 have moderate cytotoxicity against human lung cancer (A549) and human gastric carcinoma (MGC-803) cell lines.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huaixiu Wen
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, P.R. China
| | - Xiang Yuan
- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Caixia Li
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, P.R. China
| | - Jun Li
- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, Ningxia Vocational and Technical College, Yinchuan, P.R. China
| | - Huilan Yue
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Influence of soaking and boiling on flavonoids and saponins of nine desi chickpea cultivars with potential antiproliferative effects. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-023-01861-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
|
6
|
Yuan L, Cai Y, Zhang L, Liu S, Li P, Li X. Promoting Apoptosis, a Promising Way to Treat Breast Cancer With Natural Products: A Comprehensive Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:801662. [PMID: 35153757 PMCID: PMC8836889 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.801662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is one of the top-ranked malignant carcinomas associated with morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Chemotherapy is one of the main approaches to breast cancer treatment. Breast cancer initially responds to traditional first- and second-line drugs (aromatase inhibitor, tamoxifen, and carboplatin), but eventually acquires resistance, and certain patients relapse within 5 years. Chemotherapeutic drugs also have obvious toxic effects. In recent years, natural products have been widely used in breast cancer research because of their low side effects, low toxicity, and good efficacy based on their multitarget therapy. Apoptosis, a programmed cell death, occurs as a normal and controlled process that promotes cell growth and death. Inducing apoptosis is an important strategy to control excessive breast cancer cell proliferation. Accumulating evidence has revealed that natural products become increasingly important in breast cancer treatment by suppressing cell apoptosis. In this study, we reviewed current studies on natural product–induced breast cancer cell apoptosis and summarized the proapoptosis mechanisms including mitochondrial, FasL/Fas, PI3K/AKT, reactive oxygen species, and mitogen-activated protein kinase–mediated pathway. We hope that our review can provide direction in the search for candidate drugs derived from natural products to treat breast cancer by promoting cell apoptosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lie Yuan
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism, Chongqing, China
- Key Laboratory for Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
| | - Yongqing Cai
- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - Liang Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism, Chongqing, China
- Key Laboratory for Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
| | - Sijia Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism, Chongqing, China
- Key Laboratory for Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
| | - Pan Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Fengdu County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoli Li, ; Pan Li,
| | - Xiaoli Li
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism, Chongqing, China
- Key Laboratory for Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoli Li, ; Pan Li,
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Wang J, Li Y, Li A, Liu RH, Gao X, Li D, Kou X, Xue Z. Nutritional constituent and health benefits of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): A review. Food Res Int 2021; 150:110790. [PMID: 34865805 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), an annual plant of the Fabaceae family, is mainly grown in temperate and semiarid regions. Its biological activity and beneficial contribution to human health have been scientifically confirmed as an essential source of nutritional components. The objective of this review was to summarize and update latest available scientific data and information, on bioactive components in chickpea, bio-activities, and molecular mechanisms, which has mainly focused on the detection of relevant biochemical indicators, the regulation of signaling pathways, essential genes and proteins. The studies have shown that chickpea have significant multifunctional activities, which are closely related to the functionally active small molecule peptides and phytochemicals of chickpea. Significantly, numerous studies have only addressed the functional activity and mechanisms of single active components of chickpea, however, overlooking the synergy and antagonism between chickpea components, changes of functional active components in different processing methods, as well as the active form of the substances after human digestion and metabolism. Additionally, due to limitations in research methods and techniques, the structure of most functional active substances have not been determined, which makes it difficult to conduct interaction mechanism studies. Consequently, the significant bio-activity of the functional components of chickpea, synergistic and antagonistic effects and activity differences between bioactive components should be further studied.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Junyu Wang
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| | - Yonghui Li
- Cardiovascular Department, Tianjin Fourth Center Hospital, Tianjin 300140, China.
| | - Ang Li
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| | - Rui Hai Liu
- Department of Food Science, Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
| | - Xin Gao
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| | - Dan Li
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| | - Xiaohong Kou
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| | - Zhaohui Xue
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350 Tianjin, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zakłos-Szyda M, Gałązka-Czarnecka I, Grzelczyk J, Budryn G. Cicer arietinum L. Sprouts' Influence on Mineralization of Saos-2 and Migration of MCF-7 Cells. Molecules 2020; 25:E4490. [PMID: 33007937 PMCID: PMC7583992 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
In the present study, we investigated the biological activity of four extracts obtained from Cicer arietinum L. sprouts. The fermentation of the sprouts with Lactobacillus casei and their incubation with β-glucosidase elevated the concentrations of isoflavonoids, especially coumestrol, formononetin and biochanin A. To study the biological activity of C. arietinum, the human osteosarcoma Saos-2 and human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines were used. The extracts obtained from fermented sprouts exhibited the strongest ability to decrease intracellular oxidative stress in both types of cells. They augmented mineralization and alkaline phosphatase activity in Saos-2 cells, as well as diminished the secretion of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor α. Simultaneously, the extracts, at the same doses, inhibited the migration of MCF-7 cells. On the other hand, elevated concentrations of C. arietinum induced apoptosis in estrogen-dependent MCF-7 cells, while lower doses stimulated cell proliferation. These results are important for carefully considering the use of fermented C. arietinum sprouts as a dietary supplement component for the prevention of osteoporosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Małgorzata Zakłos-Szyda
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
| | - Ilona Gałązka-Czarnecka
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Food Technology and Analysis, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Lodz, Poland; (I.G.-C.); (J.G.); (G.B.)
| | - Joanna Grzelczyk
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Food Technology and Analysis, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Lodz, Poland; (I.G.-C.); (J.G.); (G.B.)
| | - Grażyna Budryn
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Food Technology and Analysis, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Lodz, Poland; (I.G.-C.); (J.G.); (G.B.)
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Faridy JCM, Stephanie CGM, Gabriela MMO, Cristian JM. Biological Activities of Chickpea in Human Health (Cicer arietinum L.). A Review. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 75:142-153. [PMID: 32239331 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-020-00814-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
Chickpea is one of the most consumed legumes worldwide. Among their benefits are the high protein concentration that reflects not only at the nutritional level but also on the supply of active peptides; besides, it presents different metabolites with pharmacological activities. Some biological activities identified in the different compounds of chickpea are antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypocholesterolemic, and anticancer. Although most reports are based on the effects of the proteins and their hydrolysates, alcoholic extracts have also been proven that contain phenolic compounds, saponins, phytates, among others; therefore, their consumption has been dubbed as an alternative for the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases. In the present review, we summarize the nutritional composition of the chickpea and describe the main biological activities reported for this legume, revealing some of its beneficial effects on health, of which there is still much to be elucidated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juárez-Chairez Milagros Faridy
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Campus Zacateco, Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Av. Wilfrido Massieu Esq. Cda. Miguel Stampa S/N, C.P.07738. Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, CDMX, Mexico
| | - Cid-Gallegos María Stephanie
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Campus Zacateco, Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Av. Wilfrido Massieu Esq. Cda. Miguel Stampa S/N, C.P.07738. Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, CDMX, Mexico
| | - Meza-Márquez Ofelia Gabriela
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Campus Zacateco, Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Av. Wilfrido Massieu Esq. Cda. Miguel Stampa S/N, C.P.07738. Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, CDMX, Mexico
| | - Jiménez-Martínez Cristian
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Campus Zacateco, Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Av. Wilfrido Massieu Esq. Cda. Miguel Stampa S/N, C.P.07738. Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, CDMX, Mexico.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Wang J, Yu H, Yili A, Gao Y, Hao L, Aisa HA, Liu S. Identification of hub genes and potential molecular mechanisms of chickpea isoflavones on MCF-7 breast cancer cells by integrated bioinformatics analysis. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:86. [PMID: 32175379 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.12.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Background Chickpea isoflavones have been demonstrated to play an inhibitory role in breast cancer cells. In this study, we aimed to explore the mechanism of chickpea isoflavones inhibiting the formation and development of breast carcinoma through the integration of wet and dry experiments. Methods Chickpea isoflavones were added to the MCF-7 cells for 48 hours, and the subsequent morphological changes of cells were observed using an inverted microscope, while apoptosis was quantified by flow cytometry. The mRNA and LncRNA expression profiles were detected by RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) technology. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed from the STRINGdb database. To identify the co-expressed long non-coding RNA and messenger RNA (lncRNA-mRNA) pairs, Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated based on the expression value between every differentially expressed lncRNA and mRNA pair. The hub gene expression was verified by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and survival analysis results were provided by The Human Protein Atlas website. Results Microscopic observation and flow cytometry results confirmed that chickpea isoflavones with a final concentration of 32.8 µg/mL could cause apoptosis of the MCF-7 cells. Transcriptome results showed that a total of 1,094 mRNAs and 378 lncRNAs were differentially expressed in isoflavone-treated cells. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment revealed that inhibition of cell proliferation was mainly due to the up-regulation of genes in the apoptosis signaling pathway and the down-regulation of genes in mRNA splicing pathway. The co-expressed genes of the top 10 down-regulated lncRNAs were mainly heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (HNRNP) family genes, which interacted with apoptosis-related genes through ubiquitin C (UBC). The abnormal expression of 11 hub genes (degree >10) of PPI networks were beneficial to improve the overall survival time of breast cancer patients. Conclusions Our results reveal a potential mechanism for chickpea isoflavones to inhibit MCF-7 breast cancer cell proliferation and provide a reference for the development of new anti-cancer drugs used in breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jia Wang
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.,Xinjiang Tefeng Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., Urumqi 830054, China
| | - Hao Yu
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
| | - Abulimit Yili
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
| | - Yanhua Gao
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
| | - Linlin Hao
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
| | - Haji Akber Aisa
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
| | - Songcai Liu
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.,Five-Star Animal Health Pharmaceutical Factory of Jilin Province, Changchun 130062, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
The Effects of Trifolium pratense L. Sprouts' Phenolic Compounds on Cell Growth and Migration of MDA-MB-231, MCF-7 and HUVEC Cells. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12010257. [PMID: 31963833 PMCID: PMC7020047 DOI: 10.3390/nu12010257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Uncontrolled growth and migration and invasion abilities are common for cancer cells in malignant tumors with low therapeutic effectiveness and high mortality and morbidity. Estrogen receptor β (ERβ), as a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, shows potent tumor suppressive activities in many cancers. Phytoestrogens’ structural resemblance to 17 β-estradiol allows their binding to ERβ isoform predominantly, and therefore, expression of genes connected with elevated proliferation, motility and invasiveness of cancer cells may be downregulated. Among polyphenolic compounds with phytoestrogenic activity, there are isoflavones from Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) sprouts, containing high amounts of formononetin and biochanin A and their glycosides. To determine the source of the most biologically active isoflavones, we obtained four extracts from sprouts before and after their lactic fermentation and/or β-glucosidase treatment. Our previous results of ITC (isothermal titration calorimetry) modelling and a docking simulation showed clover isoflavones’ affinity to ERβ binding, which may downregulate cancer cell proliferation and migration. Thus, the biological activity of T. pratense sprouts’ extracts was checked under in vitro conditions against highly invasive human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and non-invasive human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 cells. To compare extracts’ activities acquired for cancer cells with those activities against normal cells, as a third model we choose human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC), which, due to their migration abilities, are involved in blood vessel formation. Extracts obtained from fermented sprouts at IC0 dosages were able to inhibit migration of breast cancer cells through their influence on intracellular ROS generation; membrane stiffening; adhesion; regulation of MMP-9, N-cadherin and E-cadherin at transcriptional level; or VEGF secretion. Simultaneously, isolated phenolics revealed no toxicity against normal HUVEC cells. In the manuscript, we proposed a preliminary mechanism accounting for the in vitro activity of Trifolium pratense L. isoflavones. In this manner, T. pratense sprouts, especially after their lactic fermentation, can be considered a potent source of biological active phytoestrogens and a dietary supplement with anti-cancer and anti-invasion properties.
Collapse
|
12
|
Wang H, Huang H, Lv J, Jiang N, Li Y, Liu X, Zhao H. Iridoid compounds from the aerial parts of Swertia mussotii Franch. with cytotoxic activity. Nat Prod Res 2019; 35:1544-1549. [PMID: 33938336 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1660332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
One new secoiridoid compound swertiamarin B (1), along with a known compound lytanthosalin (2), were isolated from ethanol extract of the aerial parts of Swertia mussotii. Their structures were elucidated by the detailed analysis of comprehensive spectroscopic data. All compounds were first isolated from the Swertia genus. Their antitumor activities were evaluated for four human tumor cell lines (HCT-116, HepG2, MGC-803 and A549). Compounds 1 and 2 showed excellent cytotoxic activities toward the MGC-803 cell lines with IC50 values 3.61 and 12.04 μM, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haixia Wang
- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Huiming Huang
- Institute of Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| | - Jingwei Lv
- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Ning Jiang
- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Yujiao Li
- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino-Portugal TCM International Cooperation Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Xinmin Liu
- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Hongping Zhao
- Institute of Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Guardado-Félix D, Antunes-Ricardo M, Rocha-Pizaña MR, Martínez-Torres AC, Gutiérrez-Uribe JA, Serna Saldivar SO. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) sprouts containing supranutritional levels of selenium decrease tumor growth of colon cancer cells xenografted in immune-suppressed mice. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
|
14
|
Emami SA, Kheshami S, Ramazani E, Akaberi M, Iranshahy M, Kazemi SM, Tayarani‐Najaran Z. Cytotoxic Activity of Thirteen Endemic and Rare Plants from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2019; 18:1912-1920. [PMID: 32184857 PMCID: PMC7059058 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2019.14665.12599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province is one of the most important endemism states of the flora of Iran with a considerable plant species diversity. In the present study, the cytotoxic activity of 13 plant species grown in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari have been evaluated on prostate (PC-3), breast (MCF-7), liver (HepG2), ovary (CHO), and melanoma (B16-F10) cancer cell lines. The cytotoxicity and apoptotic activity of methanol extracts was evaluated using resazurin reagent and flow cytometry of PI stained cells, respectively. Methanol extracts of Dionysia sawyeri, Stachys obtusicrena and Cicer oxyodon on CHO cell line (p <0.05) and D. sawyer and Linum album on B16/F10 cell line (p <0.05) showed significant cytotoxic effects and increased apoptosis. It is generally suggested that the plant extracts with low IC50 values are likely to be used as anti-cancer compounds in reducing cancer progression in scientific studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seyed Ahmad Emami
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Shima Kheshami
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Elham Ramazani
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Maryam Akaberi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Milad Iranshahy
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Seyed Mahammad Kazemi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| | - Zahra Tayarani‐Najaran
- Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Rao S, Chinkwo KA, Santhakumar AB, Blanchard CL. Inhibitory Effects of Pulse Bioactive Compounds on Cancer Development Pathways. Diseases 2018; 6:diseases6030072. [PMID: 30081504 PMCID: PMC6163461 DOI: 10.3390/diseases6030072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Previous studies suggest that pulses may have the potential to protect against cancer development by inhibiting pathways that result in the development of cancer. These pathways include those that result in inflammation, DNA damage, cell proliferation, and metastasis. Other studies have demonstrated extracts from pulses have the capacity to induce apoptosis specifically in cancer cells. Compounds reported to be responsible for these activities have included phenolic compounds, proteins and short chain fatty acids. The majority of the studies have been undertaken using in vitro cell culture models, however, there are a small number of in vivo studies that support the hypothesis that pulse consumption may inhibit cancer development. This review highlights the potential benefit of a diet rich in pulse bioactive compounds by exploring the anti-cancer properties of its polyphenols, proteins and short chain fatty acids.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shiwangni Rao
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Functional Grains, Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
| | - Kenneth A Chinkwo
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Functional Grains, Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
| | - Abishek B Santhakumar
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Functional Grains, Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
| | - Christopher L Blanchard
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Functional Grains, Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wang H, Yuan X, Huang HM, Zou SH, Li B, Feng XQ, Zhao HP. Swertia mussotii extracts induce mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in gastric cancer cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 104:603-612. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
|
17
|
Xiang Y, Jing Z, Haixia W, Ruitao Y, Huaixiu W, Zenggen L, Lijuan M, Yiping W, Yanduo T. Antiproliferative Activity of Phenylpropanoids Isolated fromLagotis brevitubaMaxim. Phytother Res 2017; 31:1509-1520. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yuan Xiang
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100000 China
| | - Zhao Jing
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shanghai 201203 China
| | - Wang Haixia
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
| | - Yu Ruitao
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
| | - Wen Huaixiu
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100000 China
| | - Liu Zenggen
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
| | - Mei Lijuan
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
| | - Wang Yiping
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shanghai 201203 China
| | - Tao Yanduo
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
| |
Collapse
|