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Wang X, Wang Y, Zhang W, Zhu X, Liu Z, Liu M, Liu S, Li B, Chen Y, Wang Z, Zhu P, Zhao W, Wang Y, Chen Z. Biomimetic-gasdermin-protein-expressing nanoplatform mediates tumor-specific pyroptosis for cancer immunotherapy. J Control Release 2024; 367:61-75. [PMID: 38242210 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.01.021] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Pyroptosis, mediated by gasdermin proteins, has shown excellent efficacy in facilitating cancer immunotherapy. The strategies commonly used to induce pyroptosis suffer from a lack of tissue specificity, resulting in the nonselective activation of pyroptosis and consequent systemic toxicity. Moreover, pyroptosis activation usually depends on caspase, which can induce inflammation and metabolic disorders. In this study, inspired by the tumor-specific expression of SRY-box transcription factor 4 (Sox4) and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), we constructed a doubly regulated plasmid, pGMD, that expresses a biomimetic gasdermin D (GSDMD) protein to induce the caspase-independent pyroptosis of tumor cells. To deliver pGMD to tumor cells, we used a hyaluronic acid (HA)-shelled calcium carbonate nanoplatform, H-CNP@pGMD, which effectively degrades in the acidic endosomal environment, releasing pGMD into the cytoplasm of tumor cells. Upon the initiation of Sox4, biomimetic GSDMD was expressed and cleaved by MMP2 to induce tumor-cell-specific pyroptosis. H-CNP@pGMD effectively inhibited tumor growth and induced strong immune memory effects, preventing tumor recurrence. We demonstrate that H-CNP@pGMD-induced biomimetic GSDMD expression and tumor-specific pyroptosis provide a novel approach to boost cancer immunotherapy.
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- Xiaoxi Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Bioactive Macromolecules, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; International Joint Laboratory for Protein and Peptide Drugs of Henan Province, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Xu H, Yu H, Fu J, Zhang ZW, Hu JC, Lu JY, Yang XY, Bu MM, Jiang JD, Wang Y. Metabolites analysis of plantamajoside based on gut microbiota-drug interaction. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 116:154841. [PMID: 37196513 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plantaginis Herba (Plantago asiatica L.) has the effects of clearing heat and diuresis, oozing wet and drenching. As the main active components of Plantaginis Herba (Plantago asiatica L.), plantamajoside have a wide range of antitumor activities but very low bioavailability. The process of interacting between plantamajoside and gut microbiota remains unclear. PURPOSE To illustrate the process of interacting between plantamajoside and gut microbiota based on high-resolution mass spectrometry and targeted metabolomics methods. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This experiment was divided into two parts. First, metabolites produced from plantamajoside by gut microbiota were identified and quantified based on high-resolution mass spectrometry and LC-MS/MS. Additionally, stimulation of plantamajoside on gut microbiota-derived metabolites was determined by targeted metabolomics and gas chromatography. RESULTS We first found that plantamajoside was rapidly metabolized by gut microbiota. Then, we identified metabolites of plantamajoside by high-resolution mass spectrometry and speculated that plantamajoside was metabolized into five metabolites including calceolarioside A, dopaol glucoside, hydroxytyrosol, 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl) propionic acid (3-HPP) and caffeic acid. Among them, we quantitatively analyzed four possible metabolites based on LC‒MS/MS and found that hydroxytyrosol and 3-HPP were final products by the gut microbiota. In addition, we studied whether plantamajoside could affect the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and amino acid metabolites. We found that plantamajoside could inhibit the acetic acid, kynurenic acid (KYNA) and kynurenine (KN) produced by intestinal bacteria and promote the indole propionic acid (IPA) and indole formaldehyde (IALD) produced by intestinal bacteria. CONCLUSION An interaction between plantamajoside and gut microbiota was revealed in this study. Unlike the traditional metabolic system, the special metabolic characteristics of plantamajoside in gut microbiota was found. Plantamajoside was metabolized into the following active metabolites: calceolarioside A, dopaol glucoside, hydroxytyrosol, caffeic acid and 3-HPP. Besides, plantamajoside could affect SCFA and tryptophan metabolism by gut microbiota. Especially, the exogenous metabolites hydroxytyrosol, caffeic acid and endogenous metabolites IPA may have potential association with the antitumor activity of plantamajoside.
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- Hui Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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Budzianowska A, Totoń E, Romaniuk-Drapała A, Kikowska M, Budzianowski J. Cytotoxic Effect of Phenylethanoid Glycosides Isolated from Plantago lanceolata L. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020556. [PMID: 36836912 PMCID: PMC9967538 DOI: 10.3390/life13020556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The aim of the study is to investigate whether the bioactive compounds isolated from P. lanceolata inflorescences, namely, phenylethanoid glucosides, acteoside, plantamajoside, and a flavonoid, isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside-4'-O-glucoside, possessed cytotoxic activity against the selected cancer cell lines. The potential antitumor effects of two phenylethanoid glycosides and one flavonoid were evaluated via MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay on seven human carcinoma cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, Caco-2, HepG2, OVCAR-3, U138-MG, U251-MG) and one nontumorigenic mammary epithelial cell line (MCF-12A). For the first time, acteoside was studied in ovarian cancer cell line OVCAR-3, and plantamajoside in all cell lines except breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-281 and hepatocarcinoma HepG2. The phenylethanoid glycosides showed stronger cytotoxic activity than that of the glycoside flavonoid. Acteoside and plantamajoside, at concentrations of 200 and 300 μM, respectively, had a highly toxic effect on the selected two cancer cell lines of breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7, ovarian cancer cell line OVCAR-3, glioblastoma cell line U138-MG, and hepatocarcinoma cell line HepG2. Both glycosides were significantly less cytotoxic towards nontumorigenic cell line MCF-12A; the effect appeared at a concentration of 400 μM. For the first time, the activity of acteoside and plantamajoside was compared in one parallel investigation. The results are discussed against a broad background of existing knowledge on biological effects, their mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships. Phenylethanoids may be potential compounds with cytotoxic activity against the selected cancer types.
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- Anna Budzianowska
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Department and Division of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diseases Prophylaxis, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Department and Division of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diseases Prophylaxis, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Department and Division of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diseases Prophylaxis, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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Lin S, Lu J, Chen Q, Jiang H, Lou C, Lin C, Wang W, Lin J, Pan X, Xue X. Plantamajoside suppresses the activation of NF-κB and MAPK and ameliorates the development of osteoarthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 115:109582. [PMID: 36584575 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative bone and joint disorder characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration and secondary synovial inflammation. It is a common chronic joint disorder that affects people of all ages (especially the old). Plantamajoside is a phenylpropanoside derived from plantain. It has a variety of biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-malignant cell proliferation, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, the latent mechanism of plantamajoside was explored by slowing the in-vivo and in-vitro progression of osteoarthritis. The results revealed that plantamajoside pre-conditioning inhibited IL-1β induced pro-inflammatory factors like COX-2, iNOS, IL-6, and TNF-α. Moreover, plantamajoside also reversed the IL-1 β mediated type II collagen and aggrecan degradation within the extracellular matrix (ECM). The protective effects of plantamajoside have been attributed to the inhibition of both MAPK and NF-κB pathways. Furthermore, our in-vivo research found that plantamajoside could slow the progression of OA in mice. Finally, all findings point to plantamajoside as a potential anti-OA therapeutic candidate.
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- Shida Lin
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliate Hospital of Guang Zhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Wen SY, Wei BY, Ma JQ, Wang L, Chen YY. Phytochemicals, Biological Activities, Molecular Mechanisms, and Future Prospects of Plantago asiatica L. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:143-173. [PMID: 36545763 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Plantago asiatica L. has been used as a vegetable and nutritious food in Asia for thousands of years. According to recent phytochemical and pharmacological research, the active compositions of the plant contribute to various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer. This article reviews the 87 components of the plant and their structures, as well as their biological activities and molecular research progress, in detail. This review provides valuable reference material for further study, production, and application of P. asiatica, as well as its components in functional foods and therapeutic agents.
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- Shi-Yuan Wen
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Liu X, Zhang Y, Wu X, Xu F, Ma H, Wu M, Xia Y. Targeting Ferroptosis Pathway to Combat Therapy Resistance and Metastasis of Cancer. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:909821. [PMID: 35847022 PMCID: PMC9280276 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.909821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent regulated form of cell death caused by excessive lipid peroxidation. This form of cell death differed from known forms of cell death in morphological and biochemical features such as apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy. Cancer cells require higher levels of iron to survive, which makes them highly susceptible to ferroptosis. Therefore, it was found to be closely related to the progression, treatment response, and metastasis of various cancer types. Numerous studies have found that the ferroptosis pathway is closely related to drug resistance and metastasis of cancer. Some cancer cells reduce their susceptibility to ferroptosis by downregulating the ferroptosis pathway, resulting in resistance to anticancer therapy. Induction of ferroptosis restores the sensitivity of drug-resistant cancer cells to standard treatments. Cancer cells that are resistant to conventional therapies or have a high propensity to metastasize might be particularly susceptible to ferroptosis. Some biological processes and cellular components, such as epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and noncoding RNAs, can influence cancer metastasis by regulating ferroptosis. Therefore, targeting ferroptosis may help suppress cancer metastasis. Those progresses revealed the importance of ferroptosis in cancer, In order to provide the detailed molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis in regulating therapy resistance and metastasis and strategies to overcome these barriers are not fully understood, we described the key molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis and its interaction with signaling pathways related to therapy resistance and metastasis. Furthermore, we summarized strategies for reversing resistance to targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy and inhibiting cancer metastasis by modulating ferroptosis. Understanding the comprehensive regulatory mechanisms and signaling pathways of ferroptosis in cancer can provide new insights to enhance the efficacy of anticancer drugs, overcome drug resistance, and inhibit cancer metastasis.
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- Xuan Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province/Rehabilitation Medicine Research Institute, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province/Rehabilitation Medicine Research Institute, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yong Xia,
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Wang H, Luo Y, Chu Z, Ni T, Ou S, Dai X, Zhang X, Liu Y. Poria Acid, Triterpenoids Extracted from Poria cocos, Inhibits the Invasion and Metastasis of Gastric Cancer Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113629. [PMID: 35684565 PMCID: PMC9182142 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Poria cocos (P. cocos) is an important medicinal fungus in traditional Chinese medicine. Poria acid (PA), a triterpenoid compound, is an effective component of traditional Chinese medicine P. cocos. This experiment investigated the anti-gastric cancer biological activity of PA in vitro. Methods: The effect of PA on the viability of gastric cancer cells was detected by the thiazolyl blue (MTT) assay. Cell adhesion assays were used to detect changes in the adhesion of cells treated after PA (0, 20, 40, and 80 µmol/L). The ability of cell invasion and migration were detected by Transwell assays and wound healing assays. A high-content imaging system was used to dynamically record the motility of the gastric cancer cells after PA (0, 20, 40, and 80 µmol/L) treatment. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of epithelial–mesenchymal transformation (EMT), invasion and migration related proteins. Results: The MTT assay showed that the proliferation of gastric cancer cells was significantly inhibited after PA treatment. Cell adhesion experiments showed that the adhesion of gastric cancer cells was significantly decreased after PA treatment. Compared with the control group, the wound healing area of the gastric cancer cells treated with different concentrations of PA decreased. The Transwell assay showed that the number of gastric cancer cells passing through the cell membrane were significantly reduced after PA treatment. In addition, after PA treatment, the cells’ movement distance and average movement speed were significantly lower than those of the control group. Finally, PA can significantly alter the expression of EMT-related proteins E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and Vimentin and decreased the expressions of metastasis-related proteins matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2, MMP-9 and tissue inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)1 in the gastric cancer cells. Conclusions: Triterpenoids from P. cocos have significant biological activity against gastric cancer, and the mechanism may be involved in the process of epithelial–mesenchymal transformation.
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- Haibo Wang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
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- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
- Yangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
- Yangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China; (Y.L.); (Z.C.); (T.N.); (S.O.)
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou 225001, China;
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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Lim L, Ki YJ, Kim H, Chu B, Choi IY, Choi DH, Song H. Plantamajoside Attenuates Neointima Formation via Upregulation of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases in Balloon-Injured Rats. J Med Food 2022; 25:503-512. [PMID: 35483086 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.k.0162] [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: 01/18/2023] Open
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The abnormal change of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) behavior is an important cellular event leading to neointimal hyperplasia in atherosclerosis and restenosis. Plantamajoside (PMS), a phenylethanoid glycoside compound of the Plantago asiatica, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and anticancer activities. In this study, the protective effects of PMS against intimal hyperplasia and the mechanisms underlying the regulation of VSMC behavior were investigated. MTT and BrdU assays were performed to evaluate the cytotoxicity and cell proliferative activity of PMS, respectively. Rat aortic VSMC migrations after treatment with the determined concentration of PMS (50 and 150 μM) were evaluated using wound healing and Boyden chamber assays. The inhibitory effects of PMS on intimal hyperplasia were evaluated in balloon-injured (BI) rat carotid artery. PMS suppressed the proliferation in platelet-derived growth factor-BB-induced VSMC, as confirmed from the decrease in cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)-2, CDK-4, cyclin D1, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen levels. PMS also inhibited VSMC migration, consistent with the downregulated expression and zymolytic activities of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2, MMP9, and MMP13. PMS specifically regulated MMP expression through p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and focal adhesion kinase pathways. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)1 and TIMP2 levels were upregulated via Smad1. TIMPs inhibited the conversion of pro-MMPs to active MMPs. PMS significantly inhibited neointimal formation in BI rat carotid arteries. In conclusion, PMS inhibits VSMC proliferation and migration by upregulating TIMP1 and TIMP2 expression. Therefore, PMS could be a potential therapeutic agent for vascular atherosclerosis and restenosis treatment.
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- Leejin Lim
- Cancer Mutation Research Center, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chosun University Graduate School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chosun University Graduate School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chosun University Graduate School, Gwangju, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chosun University School of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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Wang Z, Zuo J, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Wei Y. Plantamajoside promotes metformin-induced apoptosis, autophagy and proliferation arrest of liver cancer cells via suppressing Akt/GSK3β signaling. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221078868. [PMID: 35350904 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221078868] [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: 11/17/2022]
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Metformin, a well-known antidiabetic drug, exhibits anticancer effect in a variety of cancers, including liver cancer. Plantamajoside (PMS), a phenylethanoid glycoside compound isolated from Plantago asiatica, is proved to possess anticancer effects, too. In our study, we hypothesized that PMS might promote metformin mediated anticancer effects on liver cancer. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of metformin was evaluated by cell viability assay. The influence of PMS on proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis of metformin-treated cells was evaluated by BrdU incorporation assay, flow cytometry, western blot, wound scratch healing assay, transwell cell migration assay and immunofluorescence. A fasting/feeding mouse model was built to evaluate the influence of PMS on metformin sensitivity in vivo. PMS (2.5, 10 or 40 μg/mL) treatment reduced the IC50 of metformin under different glucose concentrations. PMS (10 μg/mL) promoted metformin (5 mm) induced apoptosis and autophagy, and inhibition on proliferation, migration and invasion of HepG2 and HuH-7 cells. In the fasting/feeding mouse model, PMS (50 mg/kg) promoted metformin (200 mg/kg) induced proliferation arrest and apoptosis in vivo. Meanwhile, PMS reduced the level of pAkt(ser473) and GSK3β(ser9) in HepG2 and HuH-7 cells. Restoration of Akt/GSK3β signaling by a constitutively activated myr-Akt1 abrogated the effects of PMS on metformin-treated liver cancer cells. Our results demonstrated that PMS promoted the anticancer effects of metformin on liver cancer in vitro and in vivo.
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- Zhuo Wang
- Hepatic Surgery Department V, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, 278245Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Physical Examination Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, 255276Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai (Huashan Hospital Fudan University Jing'an Branch), Shanghai, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Department V, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Chen W, Wei W, Yu L, Zhang X, Huang F, Zheng Q, Wang L, Cai C. Baicalin Promotes Mammary Gland Development via Steroid-Like Activities. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:682469. [PMID: 34295892 PMCID: PMC8290356 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.682469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Baicalin, the main flavonoid component extracted from Scutellaria roots, has a variety of biological activities and is therefore used in the treatment of many kinds of diseases. However, whether baicalin affects the normal development of tissues and organs is still unclear. Here, using a mouse mammary gland model, we investigated the effects of baicalin on the expansion of mammary stem cells (MaSCs) and mammary development, as well as breast cancer progression. Interestingly, we found that baicalin administration significantly accelerates duct elongation at puberty, and promotes alveolar development and facilitates milk secretion during pregnancy. Furthermore, self-renewal of MaSCs was significantly promoted in the presence of baicalin. Moreover, in a tumor xenograft model, baicalin promoted tumor growth of the MDA-MB-231 cell line, but suppressed tumor growth of the ZR-751 cell line. Mechanistically, baicalin can induce expression of the protein C receptor, while inhibiting the expression of the estrogen receptor. Transcriptome analysis revealed that baicalin is involved in signaling pathways related to mammary gland development, immune response, and cell cycle control. Taken together, our results from comprehensive investigation of the biological activity of baicalin provide a theoretical basis for its rational clinical application.
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- Weizhen Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Shenzhen Academy of Peptide Targeting Technology at Pingshan, Shenzhen Tyercan Bio-pharm Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Dongguan and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Cooperative Academy of Mathematical Engineering for Chinese Medicine, Dongguan City, China.,Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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Zhang C, Wang Y, Hu C, Sun K, Yu D, Tian S. Plantamajoside Ameliorates Inflammatory Response of Chondrocytes via Regulating NF- κB/NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway. J BIOMATER TISS ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1166/jbt.2021.2634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The damage of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis involves the oxidative stress and inflammation. The aim of the present study was to explore the role of plantamajoside (PM) in chondrocytes and elucidate the underlying mechanism. The cell viability following treatment with PM or lipopolysac-charide
(LPS) was assessed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was supplied to determine the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, the oxidative stress-related markers were evaluated via assay kits. TUNEL assay was employed to stain the apoptotic cells.
The components of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome were estimated by western blot analysis. LPS-insulted cell viability of ATDC5 was restored by PM. PM alleviated the inflammatory response and oxidative stress of ATDC5 cells induced by LPS.
Furthermore, it was found that the apoptotic cells were reduced following PM treatment. The protein levels of NF-κB, IκB kinase β (IKKβ) and NLRP3 inflammasome were decreased by PM. These results suggested that PM protected the ATDC5 cells
from LPS stimulation, alleviated the inflammatory response may through regulating the NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- Chi Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266555, P. R. China
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Tissue-Specific Accumulation and Isomerization of Valuable Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Plantago and Forsythia Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22083880. [PMID: 33918622 PMCID: PMC8069251 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A comparative phytochemical study on the phenylethanoid glycoside (PhEG) composition of the underground organs of three Plantago species (P. lanceolata, P. major, and P. media) and that of the fruit wall and seed parts of Forsythia suspensa and F. europaea fruits was performed. The leaves of these Forsythia species and six cultivars of the hybrid F. × intermedia were also analyzed, demonstrating the tissue-specific accumulation and decomposition of PhEGs. Our analyses confirmed the significance of selected tissues as new and abundant sources of these valuable natural compounds. The optimized heat treatment of tissues containing high amounts of the PhEG plantamajoside (PM) or forsythoside A (FA), which was performed in distilled water, resulted in their characteristic isomerizations. In addition to PM and FA, high amounts of the isomerization products could also be isolated after heat treatment. The isomerization mechanisms were elucidated by molecular modeling, and the structures of PhEGs were identified by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS) techniques, also confirming the possibility of discriminating regioisomeric PhEGs by tandem MS. The PhEGs showed no cytostatic activity in non-human primate Vero E6 cells, supporting their safe use as natural medicines and allowing their antiviral potency to be tested.
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Luo S, Jiang X, Yin G, Liu Y, Liu Z, Meng L, Wu J, Wu H. The herbal agent plantamajoside, exerts a potential inhibitory effect on the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:573. [PMID: 33850545 PMCID: PMC8027734 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Plantamajoside (PMS), a major component of Plantago asiatica L, has several pharmacological properties, including anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. However, the effects of PMS on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have yet to be determined. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of PMS on HCC and elucidate the underlying mechanism. All assays were conducted using 5 groups, namely control, sorafenib, and PMS 100, 50, and 25 µg/ml groups. Cell proliferation was determined by the MTT assay. Cell migration was evaluated with the wound healing and Transwell assays, respectively. Cell apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were evaluated via flow cytometry. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis and western blotting were used to further investigate the mechanism of action of PMS. Sorafenib and PMS both significantly attenuated the proliferation and migration of HCC cells, and markedly promoted cell apoptosis. PMS induced cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase. The efficacy of PMS increased in a dose-dependent manner. Further study evaluated the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARγ), nuclear factor (NF)-κB and cyclooxygenase (Cox-2) using RT-qPCR analysis and western blotting. The results demonstrated that PMS promoted the expression of PPARγ and suppressed the expression of NF-κB and Cox-2. In conclusion, PMS was shown to affect cell proliferation, migration, apoptosis and cell cycle distribution. Furthermore, PMS promoted the expression of PPARγ and inhibited the expression of NF-κB and Cox-2, which may be the mechanism underlying its biological effects. Based on the results of the present study, PMS appears to be a promising agent for HCC therapy.
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- Shu Luo
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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Hu H, Jian X. The protective mechanism of action of plantamajoside on a rat model of acute spinal cord injury. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:378. [PMID: 33680100 PMCID: PMC7918247 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) is a severe traumatic disease of the central nervous system, characterized by a high incidence and high morbidity, for which there are no effective drug therapies in the clinic. A rat model of ASCI was established to study the effects of plantamajoside (PMS) treatment on the expression of apoptotic factors, including caspase-3, caspase-9, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), Bax and Bcl-2. The Allen's weight hit rat ASCI model was used for the present study, and the rats were treated with various concentrations of PMS. The behavior of rats was assessed using the Basso-Beattle-Bresnahan locomotor rating scale (BBB), the histopathologic changes of spinal cord tissue were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining, the survival of neurons was assessed by TUNEL staining and the expression levels of apoptotic proteins such as caspase-3, caspase-9, PARP, Bcl-2 and Bax was measured using western blot assays and RT-qPCR. It was observed that PMS could reverse the decrease in the BBB score after ASCI, improve the morphological characteristics of the spinal cord, reduce the degree apoptosis and affect the expression of caspase-3, caspase-9, PARP, Bax and Bcl-2 in a concentration dependent manner. In conclusion, PMS protected ASCI rats by inhibiting apoptosis; therefore PMS may be a potential candidate for ASCI therapy.
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- Hua Hu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiangan, Wuhan, Hubei 430014, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiangan, Wuhan, Hubei 430014, P.R. China
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Integration of Molecular Docking and In Vitro Studies: A Powerful Approach for Drug Discovery in Breast Cancer. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10196981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Molecular docking in the pharmaceutical industry is a powerful in silico approach for discovering novel therapies for unmet medical needs predicting drug–target interactions. It not only provides binding affinity between drugs and targets at the atomic level, but also elucidates the fundamental pharmacological properties of specific drugs. The purpose of this review was to illustrate newer and emergent uses of docking when combined with in vitro techniques for drug discovery in metastatic breast cancer. We grouped the selected articles into five main categories; namely, systematic repositioning of drugs, natural drugs, new synthesized molecules, combinations of drugs, and drug latentiation. We focused on new promising drugs that have a good affinity with their targets, thus inducing a favorable biological response. This review suggests that the integration of molecular docking and in vitro studies can accelerate cancer drug discovery showing a good consistency of the results between the two approaches.
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Zuo X, Li L, Sun L. Plantamajoside inhibits hypoxia-induced migration and invasion of human cervical cancer cells through the NF-κB and PI3K/akt pathways. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2020; 41:339-348. [PMID: 32865085 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2020.1808679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Plantamajoside (PMS) is a major compound of Plantago asiatica and possesses anti-tumor property in several types of cancers. However, the effect of PMS on cervical cancer has not been investigated. This study aimed to investigate the effect of PMS on the migration and invasion of cervical cancer cell lines under hypoxic condition. Our results demonstrated that PMS significantly inhibited hypoxia-caused increases in cell migration and invasion of cervical cancer cells. The hypoxia-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process was prevented by PMS with increased E-cadherin expression, and decreased expression levels of N-cadherin and vimentin in cervical cancer cells. Besides, the expression levels of transcription factors slug and snail were suppressed by PMS in hypoxia-induced cervical cancer cells. The increased mRNA and protein levels of hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha (HIF-1α) in hypoxia-induced cervical cancer cells were prevented by PMS. Furthermore, PMS blocked the hypoxia-induced activation of NF-κB and PI3K/Akt pathway in cervical cancer cells. Taken together, these findings suggest that PMS exerted an anti-tumor activity in cervical cancer through preventing the hypoxia-induced EMT. Thus, PMS might serve as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Xia Zuo
- Department Gynecology, Xi'an Fourth Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Disease Prevention and Control, Qingdao Special Service Men Recuperation Center of PLA Navy, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Lianyungang Oriental Hospital, Lianyungang, China
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Li Y, Han R, Cao W. Plantamajoside modulates the proliferation, stemness, and apoptosis of lung carcinoma via restraining p38MAPK and AKT phosphorylation. Transl Cancer Res 2020; 9:3828-3841. [PMID: 35117750 PMCID: PMC8798556 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-20-1834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plantamajoside (PMS), an active anti-inflammatory component and antioxidant derived from Herba Plantaginis, has been reported to exert a suppressive effect in liver cancer in vivo. In this study, we tested the effects of PMS on the metastatic 95D cell line. METHODS 95D cells were characterized as most sensitive to PMS across several lung cancer cell lines. Cell viability within 24 h was tested with CCK-8. Different concentrations of PMS (0, 50, 100, and 200 µg/mL) and 5 µg/mL of cisplatin were established for later 24 h treatment. Relative mRNA and protein expression were assessed with PCR and Western blotting. Cell proliferation and stemness were indicated with colony and sphere formation. Cell metastasis was evaluated with wound healing and Transwell. Apoptotic cells and mitochondrial membrane potential were investigated with flow cytometry. RESULTS CCK-8 assay showed PMS to inhibit the viability of 95D cells in a dose-dependent manner. PMS decreased colony formation and inhibited stemness in 95D cells. Invasion and migration were also inhibited. Moreover, PMS induced cell apoptosis, and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential. All of these effects were dose dependent. Interestingly, PMS treatment reduced the protein expression of p-p38 MAPK and p-AKT but not that of p38 MAPK and AKT. CONCLUSIONS PMS inhibited proliferation, stemness, and migration, and initiated apoptosis in 95D cells, possibly through p38 MAPK and AKT dephosphorylation and mitochondria dysfunction. These findings support the promise of PMS as a prodrug in lung cancer treatment.
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- Yazhou Li
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710038, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, BaoJi Hi-Tech People Hospital, Baoji 721000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Vascular Surgery, 521 Hospital of the Chinese Weapons Institutes of Health, Xi’an 710065, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710038, China
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Yin W, Xu J, Li C, Dai X, Wu T, Wen J. Plantamajoside inhibits the proliferation and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via modulating hypoxia-inducible factor-1α-dependent gene expression. Cell Biol Int 2020; 44:1616-1627. [PMID: 32239594 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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As a potential antitumor herbal medicine, plantamajoside (PMS) benefits the treatment of many human malignances. However, the role of PMS in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the related molecular mechanisms is still unknown. Here, we proved that the cell viabilities of HepG2 cells were gradually decreased with the increasing concentrations of CoCl2 and/or PMS via cell counting kit-8 assay. Meanwhile, 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and western blot assays were used to further confirm that PMS inhibited the CoCl2 -induced cell proliferation in HepG2 cells via suppressing the Ki67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen expressions. We also performed wound-healing and transwell assays and demonstrated that PMS inhibited CoCl2 -induced migration and invasion in HepG2 cells via suppressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process. In addition, the use of 3-(5'-hydroxymethyl-2'-furyl)-1-benzylindazole further proved that PMS inhibited the malignant biological behaviors of HepG2 cells under hypoxic condition by suppressing the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) expression. Besides, we further confirmed that PMS suppressed the growth and metastasis of implanted tumors in vivo. Given that PMS suppressed the proliferation and EMT induced by CoCl2 in HCC cells via downregulating HIF-1α signaling pathway, we provided evidence that PMS might be a novel anti-cancer drug for HCC treatment.
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- Wenzhe Yin
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Wang Y, Liu M, Chen S, Wu Q. Plantamajoside represses the growth and metastasis of malignant melanoma. Exp Ther Med 2020; 19:2296-2302. [PMID: 32104297 PMCID: PMC7027332 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Plantamajoside (PMS) has been shown to have anticancer effects and is the main compound of Plantago asiatica. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of PMS on malignant melanoma and its molecular mechanisms. The malignant melanoma cell line A2058 was treated with different concentrations of PMS (0, 20, 80 and 160 µg/ml) for 24, 48 or 72 h, followed by cell viability detection using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. The present results suggested that PMS inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, flow cytometry was used to analyze cell apoptosis, and Transwell assays were used to investigate cell migration and invasion. The present results suggested that PMS induced A2058 cell apoptosis, and inhibited cell invasion and migration in a dose-dependent manner. In order to study the molecular mechanism by which PMS inhibited malignant melanoma growth and metastasis, reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blotting were used to determine the expression levels of apoptotic-related genes and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway-related proteins. The present results indicated that PMS inhibited the protein and mRNA expression of Bcl-2, and promoted the expression of Bax and caspase-3 in a dose-dependent manner. The protein expression level of phosphorylated-AKT was dose-dependently reduced by PMS treatment. Collectively, the present results suggested that PMS inhibited the invasion, migration and viability of malignant melanoma cells. In addition, PMS induced apoptosis by regulating the expression levels of apoptotic-related genes and the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, thereby exerting anti-malignant melanoma effects.
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- Yan Wang
- College of Medical Technology, Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224000, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, P.R. China
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- College of Medical Technology, Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224000, P.R. China
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- College of Medical Technology, Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224000, P.R. China
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Urooj T, Wasim B, Mushtaq S, Shah SNN, Shah M. Cancer Cell-derived Secretory Factors in Breast Cancer-associated Lung Metastasis: Their Mechanism and Future Prospects. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2020; 20:168-186. [PMID: 31858911 PMCID: PMC7516334 DOI: 10.2174/1568009620666191220151856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In Breast cancer, Lung is the second most common site of metastasis after the bone. Various factors are responsible for Lung metastasis occurring secondary to Breast cancer. Cancer cellderived secretory factors are commonly known as 'Cancer Secretomes'. They exhibit a prompt role in the mechanism of Breast cancer lung metastasis. They are also major constituents of hostassociated tumor microenvironment. Through cross-talk between cancer cells and the extracellular matrix components, cancer cell-derived extracellular matrix components (CCECs) such as hyaluronan, collagens, laminin and fibronectin cause ECM remodeling at the primary site (breast) of cancer. However, at the secondary site (lung), tenascin C, periostin and lysyl oxidase, along with pro-metastatic molecules Coco and GALNT14, contribute to the formation of pre-metastatic niche (PMN) by promoting ECM remodeling and lung metastatic cells colonization. Cancer cell-derived secretory factors by inducing cancer cell proliferation at the primary site, their invasion through the tissues and vessels and early colonization of metastatic cells in the PMN, potentiate the mechanism of Lung metastasis in Breast cancer. On the basis of biochemical structure, these secretory factors are broadly classified into proteins and non-proteins. This is the first review that has highlighted the role of cancer cell-derived secretory factors in Breast cancer Lung metastasis (BCLM). It also enumerates various researches that have been conducted to date in breast cancer cell lines and animal models that depict the prompt role of various types of cancer cell-derived secretory factors involved in the process of Breast cancer lung metastasis. In the future, by therapeutically targeting these cancer driven molecules, this specific type of organ-tropic metastasis in breast cancer can be successfully treated.
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- Tabinda Urooj
- Anatomy Department, Ziauddin University, Clifton Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Anatomy Department, Ziauddin University, Clifton Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Biochemistry Department, Ziauddin University, Clifton Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Anatomy Department, Ziauddin University, Clifton Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Zan Y, Dai Z, Liang L, Deng Y, Dong L. Co-delivery of plantamajoside and sorafenib by a multi-functional nanoparticle to combat the drug resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma through reprograming the tumor hypoxic microenvironment. Drug Deliv 2019; 26:1080-1091. [PMID: 31735093 PMCID: PMC6882497 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2019.1654040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sorafenib (SOR) is a multi-kinase inhibitor that was approved as the first-line systematic treatment agent of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the anti-cancerous effect of SOR is dramatically impaired by the drug resistance, insufficient accumulation at tumor tissues, and limited tumor inner penetration. To combat the above issues, the PLA-based nanoparticles were first fabricated and co-loaded with SOR and plantamajoside (PMS), natural herbal medicines that possess excellent anti-cancerous effect on many types of drug resistant cancers. Then, the polypeptide CT, which is tumor-homing and cell membrane penetrable, was further decorated on the dual-agents loaded nanoparticles (CTNP-PMS/SOR) to enhance tumor accumulation of drugs. Importantly, the CT peptide is a conjugate derived from the covalent conjugation of CVNHPAFAC peptide, a tumor-homing peptide, on the fourth lysine of TAT, namely cell membrane penetrating peptide, through a pH-sensitive hydrazone bond. By this way, the cell penetrating ability of TAT was dramatically sealed under the normal condition and immediately recovered once the nanoparticles reached tumor sites. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated that the anti-cancerous effect of SOR on malignant HCC was significantly enhanced after co-loaded with PMS. Mechanisms studies revealed that the PMS is capable of reprograming the tumor hypoxic microenvironment, which represents the main cause of drug-resistance of tumor cells. Besides, functionalization of the NP-PMS/SOR with CT peptides signally improved the accumulation of drugs at tumor sites and penetration of agents into tumor cells, which in turn resulted in stronger capacity of tumor growth inhibition.
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- Ying Zan
- Department of Digestive, The Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Digestive, The Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Digestive, The Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Digestive, The Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Digestive, The Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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Al-Zharani M, Nasr FA, Abutaha N, Alqahtani AS, Noman OM, Mubarak M, Wadaan MA. Apoptotic Induction and Anti-Migratory Effects of Rhazya Stricta Fruit Extracts on a Human Breast Cancer Cell Line. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24213968. [PMID: 31683960 PMCID: PMC6864471 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24213968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Rhazya stricta is a medicinal plant that is widely used in Saudi folklore medicine for treatment of various diseases. R. stricta fruit powder was sequentially extracted with n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and methanol using a Soxhlet extractor. The cytotoxic effects of these fractions on human breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7) and non-tumorigenic control cells (MCF-10A) were evaluated via cell viability measurements, microscopy, gene expression, and migration assays. Moreover, the effect of the most promising extract on 7,12-dimethyl-benz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced breast cancer was investigated in rats. The promising extract was also subjected to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Fruit extracts of R. stricta were significantly cytotoxic toward all tested cell lines, as demonstrated by MTT and LDH assays. Treatment of MDA-MB-231 cells with fruit ethyl acetate fraction (RSF EtOAc) increased expression 11of P53, Bax and activation of caspase 3/7. A cell migration scratch assay demonstrated that extracts at non-cytotoxic concentrations exerted a potent anti-migration activity against the highly invasive MDA-MB-231 cell line. Moreover, RT-PCR results showed that RSF EtOAc significantly downregulated MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression, which play an important role in breast cancer metastasis. Histological studies of breast tissue in experimental animals showed a slight improvement in tissue treated with fruit ethyl acetate extract. GC-MS chromatogram showed thirteen peaks with major constituents were camphor, trichosenic acid and guanidine. Our current study demonstrates that fruit extracts of R. stricta are cytotoxic toward breast cancer cell lines through apoptotic mechanisms.
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- Mohammed Al-Zharani
- Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), College of Science, Biology Department, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia.
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- Medicinal Aromatic, and Poisonous Plants Research Centre, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Medicinal Aromatic, and Poisonous Plants Research Centre, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Medicinal Aromatic, and Poisonous Plants Research Centre, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Electron Microscope Unit, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Shang H, Zhao J, Yao J, Wang H, Wang S, Dong J, Liao L. Nevirapine inhibits migration and invasion in dedifferentiated thyroid cancer cells. Thorac Cancer 2019; 10:2243-2252. [PMID: 31631580 PMCID: PMC6885442 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Metastatic or recurrent thyroid cancer often behaves aggressively, and approximately two‐thirds of patients present with radioiodine resistance. Effective therapies to suppress thyroid cancer metastasis are urgently needed. Nevirapine has been proved to suppress tumor growth and induce differentiation in several tumor cells, but has not previously been evaluated in metastasis of thyroid cancer. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of nevirapine on migration and invasion in dedifferentiated thyroid cancer cells. Methods Human dedifferentiated thyroid cancer cell line (WRO 82‐1) was subject to real‐time quantitative PCR, western blot and transwell migration/invasion assays. The liver metastasis in tumor xenografts of nude mice was subject to hematoxylin‐eosin (HE) staining. Results Nevirapine significantly repressed cell migration and invasion in WRO 82‐1 cells, and surprisingly significantly decreased liver metastatic tumor in the nude mouse model of dedifferentiated thyroid cancer compared with that of the control. Moreover, nevirapine significantly decreased the expression of IL‐6 mRNA and phosphorylation of JAK2 (Y1007+Y1008) and STAT3 (Tyr 705) in WRO 82‐1 cells compared with those in control cells. Conclusion Our findings suggest that nevirapine significantly repressed migration and invasion/metastasis in WRO 82‐1 cells and tumor xenografts, which may be related to inhibition of IL‐6/STAT3 signaling pathway. It promises great potential as a novel therapy for thyroid cancer, especially for those patients with metastasis.
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- Hongxia Shang
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Wang Y, Yan D. Plantamajoside exerts antifibrosis effects in the liver by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:2421-2428. [PMID: 31555353 PMCID: PMC6755269 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The pathogenesis of liver fibrosis involves the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) into muscle fiber cells and fibroblasts. The aim of the current study was to investigate whether plantamajoside (PMS) exerted antifibrosis effects by affecting HSCs activation and survival during liver fibrosis, and to investigate the underlying mechanism. HSC-T6 cells were activated by exposure to platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB), and were subsequently treated with increasing concentrations of PMS (0, 20, 40, 80 and 160 µg/ml). Cell viability, apoptosis, migration and invasion were determined using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, flow cytometry and the Transwell assay, respectively. Results indicated that PDGF-BB significantly activated HSC-T6 cells, demonstrated by increased cell proliferation, enhanced cell migration and invasion as well as increased expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and collagen type 1 α 1 (Col1α1). PMS inhibited proliferation, induced cell apoptosis and prevented cell migration and invasion in PDGF-BB-treated HSC-T6 cells in what appeared to be a dose-dependent manner. PMS appeared to dose-dependently reduce the protein and mRNA levels of α-SMA and Col1α1 in PDGF-BB-treated HSC-T6 cells. Furthermore, the results of the present study suggested that PMS administration inhibited the protein expression of phosphorylated-protein kinase B in what appeared to be a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, the data indicated that PMS exhibited an antifibrotic effect in the liver by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation and survival.
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- Yun Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210004, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Shi L, Li J, Li L, Wang H, Yang H. Long-term cadmium exposure promoted breast cancer cell migration and invasion by up-regulating TGIF. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 175:110-117. [PMID: 30897409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a known human carcinogen. Previous studies have demonstrated that Cd exposure promoted migration and invasion of breast cancer cells. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this process have not yet been clearly addressed. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether TG-interacting factor (TGIF) was involved in long-term Cd exposure-induced migration and invasion of breast cancer cells. Human breast cancer cells were continuously exposed to Cd for eight weeks. Western blot and qRT-PCR assays were performed to measure the expression of protein and mRNA. Migration and invasion assays were performed to assess the migratory and invasive ability of human breast cancer cells. Our data indicated that long-term Cd exposure obviously increased the expression of TGIF protein and mRNA in human breast cancer cells. Long-term Cd exposure increased the ability of migration and invasion of human breast cancer cells, which could be inhibited by transfection of small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting TGIF. We also observed that the long-term Cd exposure-induced up-regulation of MMP2 mRNA expression was modulated by TGIF. In conclusion, our findings suggested that TGIF/MMP2 signaling axis might be involved in malignant progression stimulated by long-term Cd exposure in human breast cancer.
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- Yadong Wang
- Department of Toxicology, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, 450016, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, 450016, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, 450016, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, 450016, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Shang L, Pin L, Zhu S, Zhong X, Zhang Y, Shun M, Liu Y, Hou M. Plantamajoside attenuates isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy associated with the HDAC2 and AKT/ GSK-3β signaling pathway. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 307:21-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Li G, Ni A, Yu M. Pretumor microenvironment of hepatocellular carcinoma: Cancerization or anticancerization? Gene 2019; 701:46-54. [PMID: 30902783 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tumor microenvironment (TM) has been deeply concerned. However, the pretumor microenvironment (PTM) was poorly understood. The purpose in this study was to explore the possible pathophysiological features of PTM before hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) appearance. METHODS Mouse livers with no swelling but with tumors present elsewhere in the body after subcutaneous injection of H22 in the fore underarm were considered a PTM, HCC tumors presenting far away from the PTM were regarded as a TM, and the healthy livers of mice without injection of H22 were regarded as a physiological microenvironment (PM). The transcriptomes of samples were generated using RNA-seq and validated using RT-qPCR. RESULTS Overall, 4483 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found in the TM compared with the PTM (TM/PTM), but only 194 were altered in the PTM compared with the PM (PTM/PM). Among those 194 DEGs, 104 displayed upregulation and 90 downregulation. Some of these DEGs could promote the ability to resist cancerization or facilitate cancer metastasis, while others indicated liver impairment. The DEGs were involved in 16 relevant pathways. Additionally, the frequency of alternative splicing (AS) in the DEGs in various samples was positively related to the expression of those DEGs. CONCLUSIONS The PTM initiatively armed itself to combat cancerization when its indications appeared although the PTM did not manifest any tissue swelling. However, the cancer cells were negatively influencing immunity to prevent clearance and positively promoting transformation to construct a suitable environment. During transformation by cancer cells, some genes with acquired AS participated in the construction of the PTM. This alteration created an invadable space and an appropriate environment for cancer cells.
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- Genliang Li
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China.
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Donghai county hospital, Lianyungang 222000, Jiangsu, China
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Han CC, Wan FS. New Insights into the Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Breast Cancer Metastasis. J Breast Cancer 2018; 21:354-362. [PMID: 30607156 PMCID: PMC6310719 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2018.21.e51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cellular stress severely disrupts endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function, leading to the abnormal accumulation of unfolded or misfolded proteins in the ER and subsequent development of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). To accommodate the occurrence of ERS, cells have evolved a highly conserved, self-protecting signal transduction pathway called the unfolded protein response. Notably, ERS signaling is involved in the development of a variety of diseases and is closely related to tumor development, particularly in breast cancer. This review discusses recent research regarding associations between ERS and tumor metastasis. The information presented here will help researchers elucidate the precise mechanisms underlying ERS-mediated tumor metastasis and provide new directions for tumor therapies.
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- Chang-Chang Han
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Center of Prenatal Diagnosis, Suqian First Hospital, Suqian, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Zhang J, Liu L, Wang J, Ren B, Zhang L, Li W. Formononetin, an isoflavone from Astragalus membranaceus inhibits proliferation and metastasis of ovarian cancer cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 221:91-99. [PMID: 29660466 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Astragalus membranaceus which was originally described in the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, the earliest complete Pharmacopoeia of China written from the Warring States Period to Han Dynasty, has been widely used in Chinese medicine for > 2000 years, especially in the prescription of curing cancer. A. membranaceus has various bioactivities, such as anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetes, anti-inflammation, anti-atherosclerosis, immunomodulation, hepatoprotection, hematopoiesis, neuroprotection and so on. As an important component of A. membranaceus, whether formononetin has a close relationship with its tumor-inhibiting effect on ovarian cancer cell has been investigated. AIM OF STUDY The present study aimed to demonstrate the anti-proliferation, anti- migration and invasion effects of formononetin on ovarian cancer cells and further explore the underlying molecular mechanisms associated with apoptosis, migration and invasion. MATERIALS AND METHODS MTT assay was performed to detect the viability of ovarian cancer cells. DAPI staining, Annexin-V assay and assay for mitochondrial membrane potential detected the apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells treated by formononetin. The migration and invasion of ovarian cancer cells which exposed to formononetin were detected by scratch assay and transwell assay. Meanwhile, the protein-level changes of in ovarian cancer cells treated by formononetin were assessed by western blot analysis. RESULTS MTT assays indicated that cell viability significantly decreased in ovarian cancer cells treated with formononetin. DAPI staining, Annexin-V assay and assay for mitochondrial membrane potential suggested that formononetin suppressed cells proliferation by inducing apoptosis. We detected the expression of apoptosis-related proteins in ovarian cancer cells after treatment with formononetin and found the expression of caspase 3/9 proteins and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 were increased in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, wound healing and transwell chamber assays showed that formononetin suppressed the migration and invasion of ovarian cancer cells. And formononetin decreased expression of MMP-2/9 proteins and phosphorylation level of ERK. CONCLUSIONS The present results demonstrated that formononetin have potential effects on induction of apoptosis and suppression of migration and invasion.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, China.
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are structurally related endopeptidases. They are also known as metzincins due to their interaction with zinc ion of the conserved methionine (Met) at the active site. MMPs play an important role in physiological and signaling processes of wound healing, bone resorption and angiogenesis. The structure of MMPs consists of signal peptide, propeptide, catalytic domain, hinge region and hemopexin-like domain. MMP-9 shares high structural and functional similarities with MMP-2, therefore designing selective MMP-9 inhibitors (MMPIs) is challenging. The selectivity can be achieved by targeting S2 subsite of MMP-9 that is having difference with MMP-2. Further, targeting its exosite and protein disulfide isomerase may also provide selective MMPIs. The review highlights the molecular features and basis of MMP-9 enzyme action. The MMPIs reported in the recent years have also been included.
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Zhan Y, He Z, Liu X, Miao N, Lin F, Xu W, Mu S, Mu H, Yuan M, Cao X, Jin H, Liu Z, Li Y, Zhang B. Aspirin-induced attenuation of adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells is accompanied by the disturbed epigenetic modification. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2018; 98:29-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2018.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Plantamajoside inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition through suppressing the NF-κB/IL-6 signaling in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 102:1045-1051. [PMID: 29710521 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Plantamajoside (PMS) is a major compound of Plantago asiatica and possesses anti-tumor activity. However, the effect of PMS on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and the underlying mechanism of action are unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of PMS on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in ESCC. The results showed that PMS inhibited viability of ESCC cell lines (Eca-109 and TE-1) in a concentration-dependent manner. PMS also inhibited LPS-induced EMT in ESCC cells. PMS inhibited LPS-induced activation of the NF-κB pathway and IL-6 expression. PMS also suppressed IL-6-induced EMT in ESCC cells. Treatment of BAY11-7082 (an inhibitor of NF-κB) or antibody against IL-6 alleviated the effect of LPS-induced EMT in ESCC cells. Besides, inhibition of NF-κB decreased IL-6 expression. In conclusion, the results indicated that PMS inhibited LPS-induced EMT through suppressing the NF-κB/IL-6 signaling in ESCC cell lines, suggesting that PMS might be a useful agent for the treatment of ESCC.
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Wongrattanakamon P, Nimmanpipug P, Sirithunyalug B, Chaiyana W, Jiranusornkul S. Investigation of the Skin Anti-photoaging Potential of Swertia chirayita Secoiridoids Through the AP-1/Matrix Metalloproteinase Pathway by Molecular Modeling. Int J Pept Res Ther 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-018-9695-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Xiong T, Liu XW, Huang XL, Xu XF, Xie WQ, Zhang SJ, Tu J. Tristetraprolin: A novel target of diallyl disulfide that inhibits the progression of breast cancer. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:7817-7827. [PMID: 29725473 PMCID: PMC5920483 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diallyl disulfide (DADS), a volatile component of garlic oil, has various biological properties, including antioxidant, antiangiogenic and anticancer effects. The present study aimed to explore novel targets of DADS that may slow or stop the progression of breast cancer. First, xenograft tumor models were created by subcutaneously injecting MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells into nude mice. Subsequently, western blot analysis was performed to investigate the expression of tristetraprolin (TTP), urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the xenograft tumors, and cell cultures. Tablet cloning, Transwell and wound healing assays revealed that DADS treatment significantly inhibited the proliferation, invasion and migration of breast cancer cells. In addition, DADS treatment led to significant downregulation of uPA and MMP-9 protein expression, but significantly upregulated TTP expression in vivo and in vitro. Knocking down TTP expression using small interfering RNA reversed the aforementioned effects of DADS, which suggests TTP is a key target of DADS in inhibiting the progression of breast cancer.
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- Ting Xiong
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Experimental Animal Department, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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Plantamajoside Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced MUC5AC Expression and Inflammation through Suppressing the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB Signaling Pathways in Human Airway Epithelial Cells. Inflammation 2018; 41:795-802. [DOI: 10.1007/s10753-018-0733-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Jin L, Han B, Siegel E, Cui Y, Giuliano A, Cui X. Breast cancer lung metastasis: Molecular biology and therapeutic implications. Cancer Biol Ther 2018; 19:858-868. [PMID: 29580128 PMCID: PMC6300341 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2018.1456599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Distant metastasis accounts for the vast majority of deaths in patients with cancer. Breast cancer exhibits a distinct metastatic pattern commonly involving bone, liver, lung, and brain. Breast cancer can be divided into different subtypes based on gene expression profiles, and different breast cancer subtypes show preference to distinct organ sites of metastasis. Luminal breast tumors tend to metastasize to bone while basal-like breast cancer (BLBC) displays a lung tropism of metastasis. However, the mechanisms underlying this organ-specific pattern of metastasis still remain to be elucidated. In this review, we will summarize the recent advances regarding the molecular signaling pathways as well as the therapeutic strategies for treating breast cancer lung metastasis.
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- Liting Jin
- Department of Breast Surgery, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Laboratory for Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- CONTACT Xiaojiang Cui Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Davis Building 2065, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Polysaccharides isolated from Hedyotis diffusa inhibits the aggressive phenotypes of laryngeal squamous carcinoma cells via inhibition of Bcl-2, MMP-2, and μPA. Gene 2017; 637:124-129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2017.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Alaseem A, Alhazzani K, Dondapati P, Alobid S, Bishayee A, Rathinavelu A. Matrix Metalloproteinases: A challenging paradigm of cancer management. Semin Cancer Biol 2017; 56:100-115. [PMID: 29155240 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are members of zinc-dependent endopeptidases implicated in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. Over the decades, MMPs have been studied for their role in cancer progression, migration, and metastasis. As a result, accumulated evidence of MMPs incriminating role has made them an attractive therapeutic target. Early generations of broad-spectrum MMP inhibitors exhibited potent inhibitory activities, which subsequently led to clinical trials. Unexpectedly, these trials failed to meet the desired goals, mainly due to the lack of efficacy, poor oral bioavailability, and toxicity. In this review, we discuss the regulatory role of MMPs in cancer progression, current strategies in targeting MMPs for cancer treatment including prodrug design and tumor imaging, and therapeutic value of MMPs as biomarkers in breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
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- Ali Alaseem
- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Medicine, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA.
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Annexin A13 promotes tumor cell invasion in vitro and is associated with metastasis in human colorectal cancer. Oncotarget 2017; 8:21663-21673. [PMID: 28423508 PMCID: PMC5400614 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.15523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Purpose Aberrantly upregulated expression of selected members of annexin, a group of calcium- and membrane-binding proteins, have been found to be associated with metastasis, poor prognosis, and other clinical characteristics in colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most diagnosed cancer. However, ANXA13 (encoding protein annexin A13), the original founder gene of the annexin A family, has not been studied carefully as a potential prognostic biomarker in CRC. Methods The protein level of annexin A13 was determined by western blot in a panel of CRC cell lines. Tumor cell invasion was determined by a Matrigel in vitro invasion assay in selected CRC cells with either upregulated (via plasmid transfection) or downregulated (via siRNA treatment) expression of ANXA13. The clinicopathological features and prognostic values associated with ANXA13 expression were also evaluated in a group of 125 CRC patients. Results ANXA13 was expressed at a high level in HCT116 and HT29 cells but undetected or at a lower level in SW620, SW48, and Rko cells. CRC cell invasion was promoted by ANXA13 overexpression in SW620 or Rko cells and was reduced by ANXA13 downregulation in HCT116 or HT29 cells. In CRC patients, ANXA13 expression levels correlated with lymph node metastasis and were associated with poor overall survival. Conclusions ANXA13 is associated with CRC cell invasion in vitro, and with lymph node metastasis and poor survival in CRC patients. Our results indicate that ANXA13 can be exploited as a biomarker for its diagnostic and prognostic values.
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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]
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- 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
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shanghai 201203 China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
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- 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
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shanghai 201203 China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xining 810001 China
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Li HW, Zou TB, Jia Q, Xia EQ, Cao WJ, Liu W, He TP, Wang Q. Anticancer effects of morin-7-sulphate sodium, a flavonoid derivative, in mouse melanoma cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 84:909-916. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Zhang L, Zhang J, Qi B, Jiang G, Liu J, Zhang P, Ma Y, Li W. The anti-tumor effect and bioactive phytochemicals of Hedyotis diffusa willd on ovarian cancer cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 192:132-139. [PMID: 27426510 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Revised: 07/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hedyotis diffusa willd (HDW) is a widely used medicinal herb in China. It processed various medicinal properties including antioxidative, anti-inflamatory and anti-cancer effects. This study aimed to investigate the anti-tumor effects of HDW on ovarian cancer cells and the underlying mechanisms as well as identify the bioactive compounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS Effects of HDW on the viability of ovarian cancer A2780 cells were detected by MTT assay. Apoptosis was detected by cell morphologic observation through DAPI staining and flow cytometry analysis. The migration of ovarian cancer cells which exposed to HDW were detected by wound healing and transwell assays. The protein levels of caspase 3/9, Bcl-2 and MMP-2/9 in human ovarian cancer cells treated with HDW were assessed by western blotting analysis. The potential bioactive compounds were characterized by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS. RESULTS HDW significantly inhibited the growth of A2780 ovarian cancer cells and induced apoptosis. The induction of apoptosis by HDW was associated with down-regulation of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and the activation of caspase 3/9. Wound healing and transwell chamber assays indicated HDW suppressed the migration of ovarian cancer cells. HDW dramatically decreased MMP-2/9 expression. A HPLC-Q-TOF-MS analysis of HDW indicated the presence of 13 flavonoids compounds and one anthraquinone compound, which may contribute to the anticancer activity of the HDW. CONCLUSIONS HDW effectively restricted the growth of ovarian cancer cells and induced apoptosis through the mitochondria-associated apoptotic pathway. Furthermore, HDW suppressed the migration of ovarian cancer cells through down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression. These results showed that HDW hold potential therapeutic effect for ovarian cancer patients.
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- Lin Zhang
- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Acute Abdomen Department of the First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian medical University, Dalian 116000, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China.
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Zhu Y, Zhu R, Wang M, Wu B, He X, Qian Y, Wang S. Anti-Metastatic and Anti-Angiogenic Activities of Core-Shell SiO 2@LDH Loaded with Etoposide in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2016; 3:1600229. [PMID: 27980999 PMCID: PMC5102674 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Currently, nanoparticles have gained a great attention in the anti-tumor research area. However, to date, studies on the anti-metastasis action of core-shell SiO2@LDH (LDH: layered double hydroxide) nanoparticles remain untouched. Two emerging aspects considered are establishing research on the controlling delivery effect of SiO2@LDH combined with anti-cancer medicine from a new perspective. The fine properties synthetic SiO2@LDH-VP16 (VP16: etoposide) are practiced to exhibit the nanoparticle's suppression on migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Both in vitro and in vivo inspection shows that SiO2@LDH can help VP16 better function as an anti-metastasis agent. On the other hand, anti-angiogenic efficiency, co-localization, as well as western blot are investigated to explain the possible mechanism. A clear mergence of SiO2@LDH-VP16 and cytomembrane/microtubule may be observed from co-location images. Results offer evidence that SiO2@LDH-VP16 plays positions on cytomembrane and microtubules. It efficiently inhibits metastasis on NSCLC by reducing vascularization, and eliciting depression of the PI3K-AKT and FAK-Paxillin signaling pathways. SiO2@LDH-VP16, the overall particle morphology, and function on anti-metastasis and anti-angiogenic may be tuned to give new opportunities for novel strategies for cancer therapy.
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- Yanjing Zhu
- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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- Department of Respiratory DiseaseBaoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western MedicineShanghai201900China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine at East HospitalSchool of Life Science and TechnologyTongji UniversityShanghai200092China
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Plantamajoside ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury via suppressing NF-κB and MAPK activation. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 35:315-322. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 04/03/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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