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Liu N, Li X, Fu Y, Li Y, Lu W, Pan Y, Yang J, Kong J. Inhibition of lung cancer by vitamin D depends on downregulation of histidine-rich calcium-binding protein. J Adv Res 2020; 29:13-22. [PMID: 33842001 PMCID: PMC8020154 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Intrinsic vitamin D affects the proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, metastasis, and tumorigenesis of lung cancer by regulating tumor signaling pathways. Histidine-rich calcium-binding protein (HRC) maintains Ca2+ homeostasis, which plays crucial roles in the occurrence and development of cancer. Objectives Our study aims to investigate the ability of vitamin D in the regulation of HRC and the role of HRC playing in lung cancer. Methods We investigated the effects of vitamin D on lung cancer and the underlying mechanisms, by measuring HRC and vitamin D receptor (VDR) expression in lung cancer, paracancer, and normal tissues from patients using immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and real time RT-PCR. We transfected H460 lung cancer cells (supplemented or not with vitamin D) with PX458-HRC and pcDNA3.1-HRC plasmids and injected mice with lung cancer cells harboring pcDNA3.1-vector or pcDNA3.1-HRC plasmids. Results Vitamin D inhibited HRC expression and H460 cell migration and proliferation, and promoted apoptosis compared with controls. The expression of HRC and VDR was significantly upregulated and downregulated, respectively, in lung cancer versus paracancer or normal tissues. Cell proliferation and migration were reduced, apoptotic cells were more and tumors were smaller in mice treated with vitamin D/cholecalciferol cholesterol emulsion (CCE) than in vitamin D/CCE+HRC+/+ mice. Conclusion Vitamin D inhibited lung cancer tumor growth, migration, and proliferation by downregulating HRC.
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- Ning Liu
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
- Children's Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Shenyang Children's Hospital, Shenyang 110032, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
- Corresponding author at: Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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Yang JY, Zhong YT, Hao WN, Liu XX, Shen Q, Li YF, Ren S, Wang Z, Li W, Zhao LC. The PI3K/Akt and NF-κB signaling pathways are involved in the protective effects of Lithocarpus polystachyus (sweet tea) on APAP-induced oxidative stress injury in mice. RSC Adv 2020; 10:18044-18053. [PMID: 35517205 PMCID: PMC9053632 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra00020e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury (ALI) is a health issue that has gradually attracted attention, and is often regarded as a model of drug-induced hepatotoxicity. The leaves of Lithocarpus polystachyus Rehd. (named as “sweet tea”, ST) usually serve as tea drink and folk medicine for healthcare in the southwest part of China. In previous reports, it has been proven to protect various animal models, except for APAP-induced liver injury model. Therefore, this study initially explored the protective effect of ST leaf extract (STL-E) on hepatotoxicity induced by APAP in ICR mice. STL-E of 50 and 100 mg kg−1 were given to each group for 7 days. ALI was intraperitoneally induced by APAP treatment (i.p. 250 mg per kg body weight). Biochemical markers, levels of inflammatory factors, histopathological staining and western blotting were used to analyze the inflammation and apoptosis of liver tissues. Interestingly, the treatment with STL-E significantly attenuated APAP-induced liver injury (p < 0.05). Moreover, STL-E partially mitigated APAP-induced liver injury by effectively activating the PI3K/Akt pathway and inhibiting the NF-κB pathway. In a word, STL-E protected liver against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt-mediated apoptosis signal pathway and inhibiting the NF-κB-mediated signaling pathway. Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury (ALI) is a health issue that has gradually attracted attention, and is often regarded as a model of drug-induced hepatotoxicity.![]()
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- Jia-Yu Yang
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine Nanning 530200 China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University Changchun 130118 China +86-431-84533304 +86-431-84533304
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine Nanning 530200 China
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Wang C, Jiang L, Wang S, Shi H, Wang J, Wang R, Li Y, Dou Y, Liu Y, Hou G, Ke Y, Liu H. The Antitumor Activity of the Novel Compound Jesridonin on Human Esophageal Carcinoma Cells. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0130284. [PMID: 26103161 PMCID: PMC4477902 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Jesridonin, a small molecule obtained through the structural modification of Oridonin, has extensive antitumor activity. In this study, we evaluated both its in vitro activity in the cancer cell line EC109 and its in vivo effect on tumor xenografts in nude mice. Apoptosis induced by Jesridonin was determined using an MTT assay, Annexin-V FITC assay and Hoechest 33258 staining. Apoptosis via mitochondrial and death receptor pathways were confirmed by detecting the regulation of MDM2, p53, and Bcl-2 family members and by activation of caspase-3/-8/-9. In addition, vena caudalis injection of Jesridonin showed significant inhibition of tumor growth in the xenograft model, and Jesridonin-induced cell apoptosis in tumor tissues was determined using TUNEL. Biochemical serum analysis of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), total protein (TP) and albumin (ALB) indicated no obvious effects on liver function. Histopathological examination of the liver, kidney, lung, heart and spleen revealed no signs of JD-induced toxicity. Taken together, these results demonstrated that Jesridonin exhibits antitumor activity in human esophageal carcinomas EC109 cells both in vitro and in vivo and demonstrated no adverse effects on major organs in nude mice. These studies provide support for new drug development.
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- Cong Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- * E-mail: (HML); (YK)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
- * E-mail: (HML); (YK)
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Bcl-2/caspase 3 mucosal imbalance favors T cell resistance to apoptosis in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2014; 158:167-74. [PMID: 24495616 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2014.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2013] [Revised: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Canine idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is believed to result from complex interplay between genetic, microbial, and immunologic factors. Abnormal cell death by apoptosis may result in the persistence of activated intestinal T cells that contribute to mucosal inflammation and clinical severity. To test this hypothesis, we investigated the mucosal expression of pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins in different intestinal compartments and their association with inflammatory indices in dogs with IBD. Apoptosis of lamina propria (LP) T cells in duodenal, ileal, and colonic tissues in control and IBD dogs was analyzed by caspase 3/Bcl-2 immunohistochemistry and TUNEL assays. Densities and distributions of LP caspase 3 and Bcl-2 cells were correlated to histopathologic lesions and the clinical activity index (CIBDAI). Compared to control tissues, IBD dogs had significantly (P<0.01) fewer caspase 3 cells in colonic mucosa. Double immunostaining identified the majority of apoptotic cells as TUNEL(+)/caspase 3(+). Within intestinal mucosa of IBD dogs, there were significantly greater numbers of Bcl-2 cells at the apical and basilar villus in the duodenum as compared to the colon and to the apical and basilar villus in the ileum (P<0.001 for all comparisons). There were significantly greater numbers of Bcl-2 cells at the apical and basilar villus of the duodenum but significantly fewer numbers of Bcl-2 cells at the apical villus of the ileum in IBD dogs compared with controls (P<0.001, P<0.001, and P<0.02, respectively). There was a significant association between the number of Bcl-2 cells in the duodenum of IBD dogs and the CIBDAI (P<0.001 each for mild, moderate and severe clinical IBD). In conclusion, apoptosis of T lymphocytes varies within intestinal compartments of dogs with IBD. Mucosal imbalance of Bcl-2/caspase 3 expression favors T cell resistance to apoptosis which may contribute to T cell accumulation and chronic intestinal inflammation, similar to human IBD.
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