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Li Z, Mo RL, Gong JF, Han L, Wang WF, Huang DK, Xu JG, Sun YJ, Chen S, Han GC, Sun DQ. Dihydrotanshinone I inhibits gallbladder cancer growth by targeting the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway and Nrf2 phosphorylation. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155661. [PMID: 38677269 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gallbladder cancer (GBC) poses a significant risk to human health. Its development is influenced by numerous factors, particularly the homeostasis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells. This homeostasis is crucial for tumor cell survival, and abnormal regulation of ROS is associated with the occurrence and progression of many cancers. Dihydrotanshinone I (DHT I), a biologically effective ingredient isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza, has exhibited cytotoxic properties against various tumor cells by inducing apoptosis. However, the precise molecular mechanisms by which dht I exerts its cytotoxic effects remain unclear. PURPOSE To explore the anti-tumor impact of dht I on GBC and elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms. METHODS The proliferation of GBC cells, NOZ and SGC-996, was assessed using various assays, including CCK-8 assay, colony formation assay and EdU staining. We also examined cell apoptosis, cell cycle progression, ROS levels, and alterations in mitochondrial membrane potential to delve into the intricate molecular mechanism. Quantitative PCR (qPCR), immunofluorescence staining, and Western blotting were performed to evaluate target gene expression at both the mRNA and protein levels. The correlation between nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) were examined using co-immunoprecipitation. Finally, the in vivo effect of dht I was investigated using a xenograft model of gallbladder cancer in mice. RESULTS Our research findings indicated that dht I exerted cytotoxic effects on GBC cells, including inhibiting proliferation, disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential, inducing oxidative stress and apoptosis. Our in vivo studies substantiated the inhibition of dht I on tumor growth in xenograft nude mice. Mechanistically, dht I primarily targeted Nrf2 by promoting Keap1 mediated Nrf2 degradation and inhibiting protein kinase C (PKC) induced Nrf2 phosphorylation. This leads to the suppression of Nrf2 nuclear translocation and reduction of its target gene expression. Moreover, Nrf2 overexpression effectively counteracted the anti-tumor effects of dht I, while Nrf2 knockdown significantly enhanced the inhibitory effect of dht I on GBC. Meanwhile, PKC inhibitors and nuclear import inhibitors increased the sensitivity of GBC cells to dht I treatment. Conversely, Nrf2 activators, proteasome inhibitors, antioxidants and PKC activators all antagonized dht I induced apoptosis and ROS generation in NOZ and SGC-996 cells. CONCLUSION Our findings indicated that dht I inhibited the growth of GBC cells by regulating the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway and Nrf2 phosphorylation. These insights provide a strong rationale for further investigation of dht I as a potential therapeutic agent for GBC treatment.
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- Zhuang Li
- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China; Research Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China
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- Research Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230041, China.
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Liu Y, Chen Y, Zhang J, Ran G, Cheng Z, Wang X, Liao Y, Mao X, Peng Y, Li W, Zheng J. Dihydrotanshinone I-Induced CYP1 Enzyme Inhibition and Alteration of Estradiol Metabolism. Drug Metab Dispos 2024; 52:188-197. [PMID: 38123940 DOI: 10.1124/dmd.123.001490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Dihydrotanshinone I (DHTI) is a pharmacologically active component occurring in the roots of the herbal medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge. This study investigated DHTI-induced inhibition of CYP1A1, CYP1A2, and CYP1B1 with the aim to determine the potential effects of DHTI on the bioactivation of estradiol (E2), possibly related to preventive/therapeutic strategy for E2-associated breast cancer. Ethoxyresorufin as a specific substrate for CYP1s was incubated with human recombinant CYP1A1, CYP1A2, or CYP1B1 in the presence of DHTI at various concentrations. Enzymatic inhibition and kinetic behaviors were examined by monitoring the formation of the corresponding product. Molecular docking was further conducted to define the interactions between DHTI and the three CYP1s. The same method and procedure were employed to examine the DHTI-induced alteration of E2 metabolism. DHTI showed significant inhibition of ethoxyresorufin O-deethylation activity catalyzed by CYP1A1, CYP1A2 and CYP1B1 in a concentration-dependent manner (IC50 = 0.56, 0.44, and 0.11 μM, respectively). Kinetic analysis showed that DHTI acted as a competitive type of inhibitor of CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, whereas it noncompetitively inhibited CYP1A2. The observed enzyme inhibition was independent of NADPH and time. Molecular docking analysis revealed hydrogen bonding interactions between DHTI and Asp-326 of CYP1B1. Moreover, DHTI displayed preferential activity to inhibit 4-hydroxylation of E2 (a genotoxic pathway) mediated by CYP1B1. Exposure to DHTI could reduce the risk of genotoxicity induced by E2. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: CYP1A1, CYP1A2, and CYP1B1 enzymes are involved in the conversion of estradiol (E2) into 2-hydroxyestradiol (2-OHE2) and 4-hydroxyestradiol (4-OHE2) through oxidation. 2-OHE2 is negatively correlated with breast cancer risk, and 4-OHE2 may be a significant initiator and promoter of breast cancer. The present study revealed that dihydrotanshinone I (DHTI) competitively inhibits CYP1A1/CYP1B1 and noncompetitively inhibits CYP1A2. DHTI exhibits a preference for inhibiting the genotoxicity associated with E2 4-hydroxylation pathway mediated by CYP1B1, potentially reducing the risk of 4-OHE2-induced genotoxicity.
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- Ying Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutics (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution, Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education (J.Zhe.), School of Basic Medical Sciences (Y.L., Y.C., J.Zhe.), and School of Pharmacy (J.Zha., G.R., Z.C., X.W., Y.L., W.L., J.Zhe.), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China; Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (Y.P., J.Zhe.); and Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China (X.M.)
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