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Shi X, Li M, Huang Q, Xie L, Huang Z. Monacolin K Induces Apoptosis of Human Glioma U251 Cells by Triggering ROS-Mediated Oxidative Damage and Regulating MAPKs and NF-κB Pathways. ACS Chem Neurosci 2023; 14:1331-1341. [PMID: 36917811 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00104] [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: 03/16/2023] Open
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Monacolin K (MK), a polyketo secondary metabolic compound of the mold genus Monascus, can promote the apoptosis of malignant cancer cells, possessing potential antitumor properties. However, its mechanism of action on gliomas remains unclear. Here, we explored and investigated the potential of the monacolin K's antitumor effect on human glioma U251 cells and its possible molecular mechanism. Results showed that the application of 10 μM monacolin K inhibited the proliferation of U251 cells, with an inhibitory rate of up to 53.4%. Additionally, monacolin K induced the generation of reactive oxygen species and activated mitochondria-mediated pathways, including decreased MMP, activation of caspase3/caspase9, decreased Na+/K+-ATPase and Ca2+-ATPase activities, and disruption of the antioxidant system, resulting in the disruption of intracellular reduction-oxidation homeostasis. Monacolin K also activated MAPK and NF-κB pathways, upregulating P38 activity and downregulating JNK/ERK/P65/IκBα expression, ultimately leading to apoptosis of U251 cells. Importantly, monacolin K was not cytotoxic to normal human cells, hUC-MSCs. We concluded that monacolin K can induce apoptosis in U251 cells by triggering ROS-mediated oxidative damage and regulating MAPKs and NF-κB pathways.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoyi Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.,Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.,Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, No. 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.,The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.,Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.,Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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LncRNA LSINCT5/miR-222 regulates myocardial ischemia‑reperfusion injury through PI3K/AKT pathway. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2021; 52:720-729. [PMID: 34184201 PMCID: PMC8568755 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-021-02506-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cardiovascular diseases rank the top cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and are usually associated with blood reperfusion after myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI), which often causes severe pathological damages and cardiomyocyte apoptosis. LSINCT5 expression in the plasma of MI patients (n = 53), healthy controls (n = 42) and hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR)-treated cardiomyocyte AC16 cells was examined using qRT-PCR. The effects of LSINCT5 on cell viability and apoptosis were detected by MTT and flow cytometry, respectively. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins Bcl2, Bax and caspase 3 were tested by Western blot. The interaction between LSINCT5 and miR-222 was predicted by bioinformatic analysis. Moreover, changes in viability and apoptosis of AC16 cells co-transfected with siLSINCT5 and miR-222 inhibitor after HR treatment were examined. At last, the expression of proteins in PI3K/AKT pathway, namely PTEN, PI3K and AKT, was examined to analyze the possible pathway participating in LSINCT5-mediated MI/RI. Our study showed that LSINCT5 expression was upregulated in the plasma of MI patients and HR-treated AC16 cells. LSINCT5 overexpression significantly decreased cell viability and apoptosis. Luciferase reporter gene assay and RNA pulldown assay showed that LSINCT5 was a molecular sponge of miR-222. MiR-222 silencing in AC16 cells simulated the phenotypes of MIRI patients and HR-treated cells, indicating that LSINCT5 functions via miR-222 to regulate proliferation and apoptosis of HR-treated AC16 cells. We also showed that proteins of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway were affected in HR-treated AC16 cells, and LSINTC5 knockdown rescued these effects. LncRNA LSINCT5 was upregulated during MI pathogenesis, and LSINCT5 regulated MIRI possibly via a potential LSINCT5/miR-222 axis and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Our findings may provide novel evidence for MIRI prevention.
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