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Cytotoxic effect of Aeruginosin-865, capsaicin, and resveratrol on mouse cell lines of different origin. ACTA VET BRNO 2021. [DOI: 10.2754/avb202190030307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the study was to compare the effects of three natural bioactive compounds (and their combinations) on normal vs. tumour-transformed mouse cells. The cytotoxic effect of Aeruginosin-865 (Aer), capsaicin (Cap), resveratrol (Res) and their combinations was evaluated on normal hepatocytes (AML) and tumour cells derived from livers (Hepa) and kidneys (Renca). Various concentrations from 25 to 200 μM of tested substances were used. Only the Aer + Res combination and a low concentration of Res had a significant cytotoxic effect on Hepa and Renca and no significant cytotoxic effect on AML. Cap had a significant cytotoxic effect on all tested cell lines, but tumour-derived cells showed higher resistance than AML. A significantly increased cytotoxicity was found in the combination of Cap + Res compared to each substance alone. All types of cells showed similar sensitivity to the cytotoxic effect of Cap + Res. Because of a possible hepatotoxic effect, we recommend further investigations into side-effects of Cap + Res. No cytotoxic effect was described in Cap + Aer or in Aer alone. Only substances with a significant cytotoxic effect on tumour cells and no cytotoxic effect on normal cells can be potentially used in anticancer treatment. According to the results, only Res or the combination of Aer + Res can be recommended for further evaluation in the process of new anticancer drug development. The potential hepatotoxic effect of Cap + Res can significantly limit the utilisation of these substances in anticancer treatment.
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Füchtbauer S, Mousavi S, Bereswill S, Heimesaat MM. Antibacterial properties of capsaicin and its derivatives and their potential to fight antibiotic resistance - A literature survey. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp) 2021; 11:10-17. [PMID: 33764892 PMCID: PMC8042654 DOI: 10.1556/1886.2021.00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Antibiotic resistance is endangering public health globally and gives reason for constant fear of virtually intractable bacterial infections. Given a limitation of novel antibiotic classes brought to market in perspective, it is indispensable to explore novel, antibiotics-independent ways to fight bacterial infections. In consequence, the antibacterial properties of natural compounds have gained increasing attention in pharmacological sciences. We here performed a literature survey regarding the antibacterial effects of capsaicin and its derivatives constituting natural compounds of chili peppers. The studies included revealed that the compounds under investigation exerted i.) both direct and indirect antibacterial properties in vitro depending on the applied concentrations and the bacterial strains under investigation; ii.) synergistic antibacterial effects in combination with defined antibiotics; iii.) resistance-modification via inhibition of bacterial efflux pumps; iv.) attenuation of bacterial virulence factor expression; and v.) dampening of pathogen-induced immunopathological responses. In conclusion, capsaicin and its derivatives comprise promising antimicrobial molecules which could complement or replace antibiotic treatment strategies to fight bacterial infections. However, a solid basis for subsequent clinical trials requires future investigations to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms and in particular pharmaceutical evaluations in animal infection models.
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- Samuel Füchtbauer
- Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Group, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Group, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Group, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Group, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Tung CL, Chen JC, Ko JC, Liu LL, Chien CC, Huang IH, Tsao YC, Cheng HH, Chen TY, Yen TC, Lin YW. Capsaicin Acts Through Reducing P38 MAPK-Dependent Thymidylate Synthase Expression to Enhance 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Cytotoxicity in Human Lung Cancer Cells. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x21993335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Capsaicin, an ingredient of green and red bell peppers, shows anticancer activity in several malignant cell lines. Thymidylate synthase (TS) is a well-validated anticancer drug target in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. However, whether capsaicin and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) induce synergistic cytotoxicity in NSCLC cells by regulating TS expression is unclear. This study investigated the cytotoxicity of capsaicin and 5-FU co-treatment on two hoursuman lung adenocarcinoma cell lines, H520 and H1703, and the underlying mechanisms. Capsaicin decreased TS expression in a p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inactivation–dependent manner in H520 and H1703 cells. Enhancement of p38 MAPK activity by transfection with constitutive active mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase six vectors increased TS expression and cell survival. In addition, capsaicin and 5-FU co-treatment enhanced synergistic cytotoxicity and inhibited cell growth associated with TS downregulation and p38 MAPK inactivation in H520 and H1703 cells. Capsaicin and 5-FU co-treatment did not affect the cellular content of capsaicin. These results show that capsaicin may be combined with 5-FU to treat NSCLC.
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- Chun-Liang Tung
- Department of Health and Nutrition Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung
- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi
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- Department of Food Science, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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Ma NQ, Chen SZ, Yu FX. Progress in understanding role of capsaicin in prevention and treatment of digestive system tumors. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2020; 28:98-102. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v28.i3.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Radiation and chemotherapy are still the main treatments for malignant tumors, but their side effects are significant. Thus, searching natural active substances for the prevention and treatment of tumor has attracted wide attention. Capsaicin (Cap) is the main active ingredient in chili hot material. Since the 20th century, more and more studies have been performed on the clinical effects of Cap, and its antitumor function has become a currently hot research topic. The antitumor mechanism of Cap is complex, and it can cause tumor cell proliferation inhibition, apoptosis, and autophagy, inhibit tumor cell migration and invasion, and have an anti-angiogenesis property. As a potential anti-tumor drug, Cap has a broad prospect to increase the efficacy of other chemotherapy drugs. This paper reviews the role of Cap in the prevention and treatment of digestive system tumors and discusses the possible mechanisms involved.
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- Nai-Qing Ma
- Department of Hepatological Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hepatological Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hepatological Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Zang YQ, Feng YY, Luo YH, Zhai YQ, Ju XY, Feng YC, Sheng YN, Wang JR, Yu CQ, Jin CH. Quinalizarin induces ROS‑mediated apoptosis via the MAPK, STAT3 and NF‑κB signaling pathways in human breast cancer cells. Mol Med Rep 2019; 20:4576-4586. [PMID: 31702038 PMCID: PMC6798002 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Quinalizarin has been demonstrated to exhibit potent antitumor activities in lung cancer and gastric cancer cells, but currently, little is known regarding its anticancer mechanisms in human breast cancer cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate the apoptotic effects of quinalizarin in MCF-7 cells and to analyze its molecular mechanisms. The MTT assay was used to evaluate the viability of human breast cancer cells that had been treated with quinalizarin and 5-fluorouracil. Flow cytometric analyses and western blotting were used to investigate the effects of quinalizarin on apoptosis and cycle arrest in MCF-7 cells with focus on reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. The results demonstrated that quinalizarin exhibited significant cytotoxic effects on human breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Accompanying ROS, quinalizarin induced MCF-7 cell mitochondrial-associated apoptosis by regulating mitochondrial-associated apoptosis, and caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase in a time-dependent manner. Furthermore, quinalizarin can activate p38 kinase and JNK, and inhibit the extracellular signal-regulated kinase, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and NF-κB signaling pathways. These effects were blocked by mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitor and N-acetyl-L-cysteine. The results from the present study suggested that quinalizarin induced G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells through ROS-mediated MAPK, STAT3 and NF-κB signaling pathways. Thus, quinalizarin may be useful for human breast cancer treatment, as well as the treatment of other cancer types.
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- Yan-Qing Zang
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Grass Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, P.R. China
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Chen JC, Ko JC, Yen TC, Chen TY, Lin YC, Ma PF, Lin YW. Capsaicin enhances erlotinib-induced cytotoxicity via AKT inactivation and excision repair cross-complementary 1 (ERCC1) down-regulation in human lung cancer cells. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2019; 8:459-470. [PMID: 31160978 DOI: 10.1039/c8tx00346g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Capsaicin, a natural active ingredient of green and red peppers, has been demonstrated to exhibit anti-cancer properties in several malignant cell lines. Excision repair cross-complementary 1 (ERCC1) has a leading role in the nucleotide excision repair (NER) process because of its involvement in the excision of DNA adducts. Erlotinib (TarcevaR) is a selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has demonstrated clinical activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. However, whether capsaicin and erlotinib could induce synergistic cytotoxicity in NSCLC cells through modulating ERCC1 expression is unknown. In this study, capsaicin decreased the ERCC1 expression in an AKT inactivation dependent manner in two human lung adenocarcinoma cells, namely, A549 and H1975. Enhancement of AKT activity by transfection with constitutive active AKT vectors increased the ERCC1 protein level as well as the cell survival by capsaicin. Moreover, capsaicin synergistically enhanced the cytotoxicity and cell growth inhibition of erlotinib in NSCLC cells, which were associated with the down-regulation of ERCC1 expression and inactivation of AKT in A549 and H1975 cells. Together, these results may provide a rationale to combine capsaicin with erlotinib for lung cancer treatment.
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- Jyh-Cheng Chen
- Department of Food Science , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine , National Taiwan University Hospital , Hsin-Chu Branch , Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan . ; ; Tel: +886-5-271-7770
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan . ; ; Tel: +886-5-271-7770
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan . ; ; Tel: +886-5-271-7770
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan . ; ; Tel: +886-5-271-7770
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology , National Chiayi University , Chiayi , Taiwan . ; ; Tel: +886-5-271-7770
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Huang Y, Wu C, Ye Y, Zeng J, Zhu J, Li Y, Wang W, Zhang W, Chen Y, Xie H, Zhang H, Liu J. The Increase of ROS Caused by the Interference of DEHP with JNK/p38/p53 Pathway as the Reason for Hepatotoxicity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E356. [PMID: 30691201 PMCID: PMC6388128 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16030356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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As the most commonly used plasticizer, Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) exists everywhere in the environment due to the widespread use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in human life, and it is also a recognized environmental pollutant. Studies have proved the hepatotoxicity of DEHP, however the mechanism has not been adequately explored, especially the role of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) in it. In the present study, 21 day-old ICR mice were administered DEHP with dose of 0, 125, 250, and 375 mg/kg/day for 28 days by intragastrical gavage. After contamination, histopathology displayed that liver tissue were damaged mildly with the effect of DEHP; a significant increase of the serum liver function index (including aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT)) were observed. Additionally, the level of lipid peroxidation markedly rise, especially ROS and malondialdehyde (MDA), but the activation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was obviously decreased in mice liver. In addition, DEHP promoted the phosphorylation of JNK and p38MAPK proteins in mice liver, as well as increased the expression of p53 protein and decreased the level of DNA methylation in the p53 gene promoter region. These results indicated that the hepatotoxicity of mice caused by DEHP may be through activating the JNK/p38MAPK/p53 signaling pathway and further promoting the generation of ROS to induce lipid peroxidation in liver, and the role of DNA methylation may be inevitable.
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- Yuanyuan Huang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Health Inspection and Quarantine, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Health Inspection and Quarantine, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment factors and Cancer, Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Xueyuan Road No.1, Minhou County, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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Lin RJ, Wu IJ, Hong JY, Liu BH, Liang RY, Yuan TM, Chuang SM. Capsaicin-induced TRIB3 upregulation promotes apoptosis in cancer cells. Cancer Manag Res 2018; 10:4237-4248. [PMID: 30323679 PMCID: PMC6177521 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s162383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is one of the main pungent components of chili peppers and has been shown to exert various effects on numerous physiological processes. Recent studies have focused on the chemopreventive effects of capsaicin, which can combat growth in various human cancer cell systems. The tribbles-related protein 3 (TRIB3) is evolutionarily conserved from Drosophila to humans. In the latter, TRIB3 is a key determinant in numerous cellular processes, including apoptosis. Purpose The aim of this study was to examine the importance of TRIB3 in the antitumor efficacy of capsaicin in human cancer cells, and further assess potential mechanism(s) underlying the capsaicin-induced upregulation of TRIB3. Methods Human cancer cell lines were treated with capsaicin, then evaluated for levels of TRIB3 and molecules related to apoptosis or signaling pathways. The impact of TRIB3 on capsaicin-induced apoptosis was investigated using si-RNA or overexpression of TRIB3. Results It is the first time to show that TRIB3 is targeted by capsaicin to promote apoptosis. Capsaicin promotes apoptotic cell death by upregulating TRIB3 expression in cancer cells. Overexpression of TRIB3 enhances capsaicin-induced apoptosis, and TRIB3 knockdown experiments demonstrate that the effect of capsaicin in apoptotic cell death is correlated with the induction of TRIB3 in cancer cells. Finally, enhancements in gene expression and protein stability are involved in the capsaicin-induced upregulation of TRIB3. Conclusion Our results show that the capsaicin-induced upregulation of TRIB3 triggers apoptosis and thereby contributes to the suppression of cell growth in cancer cell lines.
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- Rong-Jaan Lin
- College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University.,Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
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- College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University.,Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
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- Bachelor Program of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University,
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University,
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- Surgery Department, Feng-Yuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, .,Department of Nursing, Asia University, .,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan,
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Veselá I, Kolísková PC, Kuchařová V, Tomenendálová J, Kováčová V, Pikula J, Repková B, Rapekta P, Hrouzek P, Cheel J, Doubek J. Cytotoxic Effect of Aeruginosin-865, Resveratrol and Capsaicin on Mouse Fibroblasts and Cells Derived from Fallow Deer. Nat Prod Commun 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1801300222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Natural substances offer interesting bioactivity patterns including antiproliferative, antioxidant or cytotoxic effects. However, the safety profile of many of them has not been extensively determined. In this study, the cytotoxic effect of Aeruginosin-865, resveratrol and capsaicin at different concentrations was tested on normal mouse cells (NIH/3T3) and tumour fibroblasts (WEHI-13VAR) as well as on liver- and kidney-derived cells from fallow deer. A lactate dehydrogenase cytotoxicity assay kit was used to measure cell death in response to treatment with the test substances. It was found that NIH/3T3 cells tolerated Aeruginosin-865 (10-200 μM) and resveratrol (5-100 μM) treatment without any cytotoxic effect, while capsaicin exerted a cytotoxic effect only at the highest tested concentration (200 μ M). Mouse fibrosarcoma cells were more sensitive to the cytotoxic effect of all three compounds where Aeruginosin-865 (100-200 μM) and resveratrol (50–100 μM) showed high-dose cytotoxicity and capsaicin showed low- and high-dose cytotoxicity (25 μM and 200 μ M). The three tested compounds at the highest concentrations were found to be cytotoxic to both liver- and kidney-derived cells from fallow deer. Overall, the results indicate that the cytotoxic effects of the three tested natural substances on cells derived from fallow deer and mouse tumour fibroblasts differ significantly from those exerted on normal fibroblasts. The results demonstrate the potential of these natural compounds as therapeutic agents and pave the way for future in vivo toxicological investigations.
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- Ivana Veselá
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Game, Fish and Bees, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Game, Fish and Bees, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Centre Algatech, Institute of Microbiology, The Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) v.v.i., Trebon, Czech Republic
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- Centre Algatech, Institute of Microbiology, The Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) v.v.i., Trebon, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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Capsaicin exerts synergistic antitumor effect with sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma cells through AMPK activation. Oncotarget 2017; 8:87684-87698. [PMID: 29152112 PMCID: PMC5675664 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.21196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the antitumoral effects of combined treatment using sorafenib and capsaicin in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. Here we showed that the combination of the two drugs had a much stronger inhibitory effect on both HepG2 and Huh-7 human HCC cells growth than either drug alone. The isobolograms demonstrated that the combinations investigated in this study produced a synergistic interaction. In the combination treatment using capsaicin and sorafenib, increased apoptosis, followed by the activation of caspase-9 and PARP, was observed. In addition, the present study demonstrated that sorafenib treatment induces activation of Akt, probably as a mechanism of resistance, whereas capsaicin inhibits Akt providing a possible pathway whereby capsaicin sensitizes to sorafenib in HCC cells. Moreover, capsaicin singly and the combination of capsaicin and sorafenib induce AMPK activation and Acetyl CoA carboxylase phosphorylation in HCC cells. Knocking down of AMPK by selective siRNA abrogates capsaicin-induced Akt inhibition, suggesting the involvement of AMPK in the antiproliferative effect. In vivo experiments further showed that that the anti-tumor effect of sorafenib was enhanced by its combination with 2.5 mg/Kg of capsaicin. Overall, these results show that combined treatment with capsaicin and sorafenib might improve sorafenib sensitivity and therefore it represents a promising and attractive strategy for the treatment of HCC.
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Yang Y, Tantai J, Sun Y, Zhong C, Li Z. Effect of hyperoside on the apoptosis of A549 human non‑small cell lung cancer cells and the underlying mechanism. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:6483-6488. [PMID: 28901459 PMCID: PMC5865815 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Hyperoside (HY) is a major pharmacologically active component from Prunella vulgaris L. and Hypericum perforatum. The present study aimed to determine the anticancer effect of HY and determine the underlying mechanisms involved. Human A549 cells were treated with HY (10, 50 and 100 µM), and cell viability was detected by an MTT assay. Cell apoptosis and mitochondrial membrane potential were determined by flow cytometry. Western blot analysis was used to identify the expression of apoptosis-associated proteins and phosphorylation of MAPK. The present study demonstrated that HY significantly inhibited the viability of A549 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner, and enhanced the percentage of apoptotic cells. HY also significantly increased the protein phosphorylation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), disrupted mitochondrial membrane penetrability, and triggered the release of mitochondrial cytochrome c and apoptosis-inducing factor into the cytosol. Treatment with HY also activated the expression of caspase-9 and caspase-3. These results suggested that HY-induced apoptosis was associated with activation of the p38 MAPK- and JNK-induced mitochondrial death pathway. HY may offer potential for clinical applications in treating human non-small cell lung cancer and improving cancer chemotherapy.
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- Yu Yang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
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Jin X, Mo Q, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Wu Y, Li J, Hao X, Ma D, Gao Q, Chen P. The p38 MAPK inhibitor BIRB796 enhances the antitumor effects of VX680 in cervical cancer. Cancer Biol Ther 2017; 17:566-76. [PMID: 27082306 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2016.1177676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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VX680 is a potent and selective inhibitor that targets the Aurora kinase family. The p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) regulates a large number of cellular pathways and plays an important role in the regulation of cell survival and apoptosis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of VX680 on cervical cancer cells and investigate whether the effects on apoptosis are enhanced by the ablation of p38 MAPK activation. The results suggested that VX680 inhibited the proliferation of cervical cancer cells by causing G2/M phase arrest and endoreduplication and that the apoptotic effect was attenuated by the activation of p38 MAPK. However, the addition of BIRB796, which is an important p38 MAPK inhibitor, effectively eliminated the expression of p-p38 and hence significantly enhanced the cell death induced by VX680 in vitro. Further study demonstrated that BIRB796 cooperated with VX680 to suppress cervical cancer cell growth in a mouse xenograft model. Taken together, our results demonstrated that VX680 induced cell cycle arrest and endoreduplication in human cervical cancer cells. Combined treatment with VX680 and BIRB796 synergistically inhibited tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo. Dual blockade of Aurora kinases and p38 MAPK is therefore a promising strategy for cervical cancer treatment.
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- Xin Jin
- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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- a Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , Hubei , China
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Mo Q, Zhang Y, Jin X, Gao Y, Wu Y, Hao X, Gao Q, Chen P. Geldanamycin, an inhibitor of Hsp90, increases paclitaxel-mediated toxicity in ovarian cancer cells through sustained activation of the p38/H2AX axis. Tumour Biol 2016; 37:14745-14755. [PMID: 27629142 DOI: 10.1007/s13277-016-5297-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Paclitaxel is a mitotic inhibitor used in ovarian cancer chemotherapy. Unfortunately, due to the rapid genetic and epigenetic changes in adaptation to stress induced by anticancer drugs, cancer cells are often able to become resistant to single or multiple anticancer agents. However, it remains largely unknown how paclitaxel resistance happens. In this study, we generated a cell line of acquired resistance to paclitaxel therapy, A2780T, which is cross-resistant to other antimitotic drugs, such as PLK1 inhibitor or AURKA inhibitor. Immunoblotting revealed significant alterations in cell-cycle-related and apoptotic-related proteins involved in key signaling pathways. In particular, phosphorylation of p38, which activates H2AX, was significantly decreased in A2780T cells compared to the parental A2780 cells. Geldanamycin (GA), an inhibitor of Hsp90, sustained activation of the p38/H2AX axis, and A2780T cells were shown to be more sensitive to GA compared to A2780 cells. Furthermore, treatment of A2780 and A2780T cells with GA significantly enhanced sensitivity to paclitaxel. Meanwhile, GA cooperated with paclitaxel to suppress tumor growth in a mouse ovarian cancer xenograft model. In conclusion, GA may sensitize a subset of ovarian cancer to paclitaxel, particularly those tumors in which resistance is driven by inactivation of p38/H2AX axis.
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- Qingqing Mo
- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- Cancer Biology Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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Basith S, Cui M, Hong S, Choi S. Harnessing the Therapeutic Potential of Capsaicin and Its Analogues in Pain and Other Diseases. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21080966. [PMID: 27455231 PMCID: PMC6272969 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21080966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Capsaicin is the most predominant and naturally occurring alkamide found in Capsicum fruits. Since its discovery in the 19th century, the therapeutic roles of capsaicin have been well characterized. The potential applications of capsaicin range from food flavorings to therapeutics. Indeed, capsaicin and few of its analogues have featured in clinical research covered by more than a thousand patents. Previous records suggest pleiotropic pharmacological activities of capsaicin such as an analgesic, anti-obesity, anti-pruritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and neuro-protective functions. Moreover, emerging data indicate its clinical significance in treating vascular-related diseases, metabolic syndrome, and gastro-protective effects. The dearth of potent drugs for management of such disorders necessitates the urge for further research into the pharmacological aspects of capsaicin. This review summarizes the historical background, source, structure and analogues of capsaicin, and capsaicin-triggered TRPV1 signaling and desensitization processes. In particular, we will focus on the therapeutic roles of capsaicin and its analogues in both normal and pathophysiological conditions.
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- Shaherin Basith
- National Leading Research Laboratory (NLRL) of Molecular Modeling & Drug Design, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- National Leading Research Laboratory (NLRL) of Molecular Modeling & Drug Design, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- National Leading Research Laboratory (NLRL) of Molecular Modeling & Drug Design, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- National Leading Research Laboratory (NLRL) of Molecular Modeling & Drug Design, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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Capsaicin Inhibits Multiple Bladder Cancer Cell Phenotypes by Inhibiting Tumor-Associated NADH Oxidase (tNOX) and Sirtuin1 (SIRT1). Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21070849. [PMID: 27367652 PMCID: PMC6272932 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21070849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Bladder cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among males, and its poor survival rate reflects problems with aggressiveness and chemo-resistance. Recent interest has focused on the use of chemopreventatives (nontoxic natural agents that may suppress cancer progression) to induce targeted apoptosis for cancer therapy. Capsaicin, which has anti-cancer properties, is one such agent. It is known to preferentially inhibit a tumor-associated NADH oxidase (tNOX) that is preferentially expressed in cancer/transformed cells. Here, we set out to elucidate the correlation between tNOX expression and the inhibitory effects of capsaicin in human bladder cancer cells. We showed that capsaicin downregulates tNOX expression and decreases bladder cancer cell growth by enhancing apoptosis. Moreover, capsaicin was found to reduce the expression levels of several proteins involved in cell cycle progression, in association with increases in the cell doubling time and enhanced cell cycle arrest. Capsaicin was also shown to inhibit the activation of ERK, thereby reducing the phosphorylation of paxillin and FAK, which leads to decreased cell migration. Finally, our results indicate that RNA interference-mediated tNOX depletion enhances spontaneous apoptosis, prolongs cell cycle progression, and reduces cell migration and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition. We also observed a downregulation of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) in these tNOX-knockdown cells, a deacetylase that is important in multiple cellular functions. Taken together, our results indicate that capsaicin inhibits the growth of bladder cancer cells by inhibiting tNOX and SIRT1 and thereby reducing proliferation, attenuating migration, and prolonging cell cycle progression.
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