热疗通过上调基因PUMA表达诱导胃癌MKN45凋亡

目的探讨热疗诱导胃癌MKN45细胞凋亡及其对胃癌细胞促凋亡蛋白PUMA表达的影响。方法体外复苏与培养人胃癌MKN45细胞。对照组常温(37℃)下培养,实验组按不同时间分组43℃水浴加热胃癌MKN45后培养24h,采用倒置显微镜和透射电镜观察热疗后胃癌细胞的形态结构变化。四甲基偶氮唑盐比色法(MMT)检测细胞增殖抑制。AO/EB荧光双染色法及Annexin-V/PI双染色法流式检测细胞凋亡。Western blot检测促凋亡蛋白PUMA蛋白表达。结果光镜观察发现热疗后MKN45细胞明显皱缩、变圆及细胞漂浮,3h多数细胞漂浮。电镜下可见热疗后MKN45细胞核仁增多,胞核及胞浆出现大小不等的空泡和凋亡小体。MTT实验提示,热疗可明显抑制MKN45细胞生长(P0.01)。AO/EB荧光双染色显示,热疗后细胞呈淡黄或橘红色,胞核呈现致密斑状。热疗0.5h、1h、2h和3h后,AO/EB荧光双染色法及Annexin-V/PI双染色法流式检测细胞凋亡率基本一致。热疗0.5h后细胞凋亡率明显增高,1h略低于0.5h,2h达最高峰。Western blot显示,MKN45细胞各热疗时间的PUMA蛋白表达明显升高,热疗0.5h开始升高,热疗2h达最高峰,1h略低于0.5h,3h有所回落(P0.05)。结论热疗2h诱导胃癌细胞凋亡的效果最佳,并且可通过上调基因PUMA表达诱导胃癌MKN45凋亡。     

槐定碱抑制人胃癌MKN45细胞的增殖并促进其凋亡

本研究旨在探讨槐定碱对人胃癌MKN45细胞增殖和凋亡的影响及其可能的作用机制。将人胃癌MKN45细胞分为对照组和槐定碱组(设立6个浓度亚组)。用MTT法检测MKN45细胞增殖情况,用免疫细胞化学染色法和Western blot观察细胞高迁移率组蛋白3(high mobility group-box 3,HMGB3)的蛋白表达,用Hoechst 33342染色法观察细胞形态变化,用流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡。结果显示,槐定碱作用48 h能显著抑制MKN45细胞的增殖,作用呈剂量依赖性。与对照组相比,槐定碱作用48 h后MKN45细胞的HMGB3蛋白表达显著减少(P0.05),细胞凋亡率显著升高(P0.05)。以上结果提示,槐定碱作用48 h可抑制人胃癌MKN45细胞的增殖,促进其凋亡,其机制可能与HMGB3表达下调有关。     

胃癌细胞TRAIL受体的表达与其对TRAIL敏感性的关系

目的:探讨胃癌细胞表面TRAIL受体表达水平及其与TRAIL敏感性的关系.方法:PI染色、流式细胞仪检测TRAIL诱导BGC-823及SGC-7901细胞的凋亡率,流式细胞仪检测细胞膜表面四种TRAIL受体-R1、R2、R3、R4的表达情况.结果:TRAIL诱导胃癌细胞凋亡具有剂量和时间依赖性,BGC-823较SGC-7901对TRAIL诱导的凋亡更敏感,TRAIL(100μg·L-1)作用24h的细胞凋亡率分别是59.9%、24.3%.死亡受体TRAIL-R1/DR4、TRAIL-R2/DR5在BGC-823细胞膜表面表达的阳性率高达97.87%和99.42%,而在SGC-7901分别为7.03%和95-31%,诱骗受体TRAIL-R3/DcR1、TRAIL-R4/DcR2在两株细胞膜表面极少表达.结论:胃癌细胞对TRAIL诱导凋亡的敏感性差异可能与细胞膜表面死亡受体有关,尤其与DR4的表达有关.     

华蟾素诱导人胃癌SGC-7901细胞凋亡

本实验旨在探讨华蟾素诱导人胃癌SGC-7901细胞凋亡的作用及其作用机制。采用不同浓度的华蟾素作用胃癌SGC-7901细胞48 h后,MTT法检测细胞活性;光学、荧光显微镜、流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡情况。Real Time RT-PCR和Western Blot分别检测Bax、Bcl-2基因m RNA和蛋白表达水平。结果显示,华蟾素对胃癌SGC-7901细胞增殖具有抑制作用且呈剂量依赖性关系,华蟾素处理7901细胞48 h的IC50值为35.67μg/m L,凋亡率为(5.01±1.69)%。显微镜下观察细胞呈明显凋亡现象,线粒体膜电位(ΔΨm)显著下降(p0.05),细胞阻滞于G1期;Bcl-2的表达下调,Bax的表达明显增加(p0.05,p0.01)。提示华蟾素可能通过上调Bax基因,下调Bcl-2基因诱导人胃癌SGC-7901细胞凋亡。     

胃腺癌组织中高表达TNFAIP3抑制胃癌细胞凋亡

目的 研究肿瘤坏死因子α诱导蛋白3(tumor necrosis factorα-induced protein 3,TNFAIP3)在胃腺癌组织中的表达及TNFAIP3与胃癌细胞凋亡的关系。方法 免疫组织化学检测60例胃腺癌组织和30例正常胃黏膜组织中TNFAIP3表达;Western blot检测两种胃癌细胞株MKN28和SGC7901中TNFAIP3的表达差异,流式细胞术检测两株细胞的凋亡;利用siRNA技术沉默TNFAIP3蛋白的表达后,检测转染后细胞的凋亡。结果 TNFAIP3蛋白在正常胃黏膜组织中多呈低表达,而在胃腺癌组织中多呈高表达。其在低分化腺癌中表达高于高中分化腺癌,而与胃腺癌患者的年龄、性别、浸润深度和淋巴结转移无关。SGC7901细胞中TNFAIP3蛋白表达显著高于MKN28,而SGC7901细胞凋亡率显著低于MKN28细胞。siRNA-TNFAIP3转染SGC7901细胞后,流式细胞术检测显示降低TNFAIP3蛋白表达可显著提高SGC7901的凋亡率。结论 胃腺癌组织中高表达TNFAIP3可能通过抑制胃癌的细胞凋亡而参与胃癌的发生和发展。     

miR-1271-5p靶向PDK1促进胃癌细胞凋亡

目的 探讨miR-1271-5p在胃癌的作用和可能的作用机制。方法 RT-qPCR和原位杂交法检测胃癌组织和胃癌细胞株中miR-1271-5p的表达。Lipofectamine 2000转染miR-1271-5p mimics后,噻唑蓝（MTT）法和台盼蓝染色法检测SGC-790细胞的活性,Annexin V/PI染色检测细胞凋亡,JC-1探针检测线粒体膜电位,Western blot检测PDK1/Akt/凋亡信号相关蛋白的表达。荧光素酶法以及功能修复实验评估miR-1271-5p与PDK1的靶向关系。结果 胃癌组织和细胞中miR-1271-5p的表达降低。转染miR-1271-5p mimics后,SGC-790细胞的存活率下降,凋亡率上升,线粒体膜电位以及Bcl-2和p-AKT表达降低,Bax和Cleaved caspase-3表达增高。PDK1为miR-1271-5p的靶基因,过表达PDK1能逆转miR-1271-5p对胃癌细胞的促凋亡作用。结论 过表达miR-1271-5p可促进胃癌细胞凋亡,其机制可能与其靶向PDK1进而抑制AKT信号活性有关。     

宁夏密点麻蜥不同部位含药大鼠血清对人胃癌细胞凋亡的影响研究

为探讨宁夏密点麻蜥不同部位含药大鼠血清对人胃癌细胞SGC-7901凋亡影响及其抗癌机制。研究选取SPF级雄性SD大鼠分别以生理盐水、宁夏密点麻蜥不同部位水煎液灌胃,制备含药血清加于胃癌细胞,通过MTT检测细胞活性,AnnexinV-FITC/PI双染法检测细胞凋亡,Western-blot检测胃癌细胞Sirt1和P53蛋白表达。结果显示,宁夏密点麻蜥不同部位各组可明显降低Sirt1和P53蛋白表达水平,抑制细胞增殖,促进凋亡,以尾部组最明显。综上所述,宁夏密点麻蜥不同部位可能通过抑制SIRT1,降低P53,诱导细胞凋亡,其中以宁夏密点麻蜥尾部抗肿瘤作用最显著。     

华蟾素诱导人胃癌MKN-45细胞凋亡

本研究旨在探讨华蟾素诱导人胃癌MKN-45细胞凋亡及其机制.分别用终浓度0、60、70、80μg/L的华蟾素作用于人胃癌MKN-45细胞48 h,采用激光共聚焦显微镜观察细胞形态结构,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率、线粒体膜电位,RT-qPCR和Western blot分别检测Bax、Bcl-2、Cy tC、Caspase 9和Caspase 3基因表达水平.结果显示,与对照组相比,0、60、70、80μg/L的华蟾素作用人胃癌MKN-45细胞48h,呈现细胞皱缩、细胞核裂解、染色质凝集等形态学变化,早期凋亡细胞和晚期凋亡细胞所占百分比均显著增加,线粒体膜电位(ΔΨm)显著降低.Bax、Cyt C、Caspase 9和Caspase 3基因的mRNA及蛋白表达水平随着药物浓度的升高均显著升高(P＜0.01),Bcl-2基因mRNA及蛋白表达水平随着药物浓度的升高显著降低(P＜0.01),提示华蟾素可通过上调Bax、Cyt C、Caspase 9和Caspase 3基因表达,下调Bcl-2基因表达诱导人胃癌MKN-45细胞凋亡.     

肝刺激因子促进过氧化氢诱导的肝星形细胞凋亡

目的肝刺激因子(hepatic stimulator substance, HSS)可以抑制肝纤维化,而且在肝星形细胞中表达,但是其在肝星形细胞中的作用尚不清楚。因此本研究探讨肝刺激因子对肝星形细胞凋亡的影响,从而为研究HSS抑制肝脏纤维化的机制奠定基础。方法选择人肝星形细胞系LX-2作为研究对象,利用瞬时转染的方法构建过表达HSS的细胞模型后,使用2.5μmol/L H_2O_2刺激细胞20min诱导细胞凋亡;利用Hoechst 33342染色、TUNEL染色、Annexin V-FITC/PI流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡,caspase 3/7活性检测试剂盒检测caspase 3/7活性,进而分析HSS对LX-2细胞凋亡的影响。结果在H_2O_2刺激下,过表达HSS的细胞与转染对照质粒细胞相比,Hoechst 33342染色显示细胞凋亡数目增多,TUNEL染色阳性细胞数增多,流式细胞术检测Annexin V和PI双阳性细胞数显著增多,caspase 3/7活性显著性升高。结论 HSS可以促进H_2O_2诱导的肝星形细胞凋亡。     

艰难梭菌毒素A 对胆管癌细胞株FRH-0201 增殖和凋亡的影响

目的:研究艰难梭菌毒素A(TcdA)对人胆管癌细胞株FRH-0201细胞凋亡影响及作用机制。方法:采用MTT法检测细胞增殖抑制率,荧光染色检测TcdA作用后细胞形态学变化,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡,免疫细胞化学法检测Bcl-2表达水平,Caspase3活性检测试剂盒检测Caspase-3的活性。结果:TcdA能抑制胆管癌细胞株FRH-0201细胞增殖且呈时间、剂量依赖性,荧光染色和流式细胞仪检测到细胞凋亡,与对照组相比,TcdA作用后Bcl-2蛋白表达下降,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),Caspase-3活性增强,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:TcdA可以通过下调Bcl-2蛋白表达表达,激活Caspase-3而诱导FRH-0201细胞凋亡。     

JTC-801 exerts anti-proliferative effects in human osteosarcoma cells by inducing apoptosis

Background: The research of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is a promising strategy for drug discovery. In cancer therapy, there is a need to discover novel agents that can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. JTC-801 is a novel GPCR antagonist with the function of reversing pain and anxiety symptoms. This study aims to investigate the antitumor effects of JTC-801 on human osteosarcoma cells (U2OS) and elucidate the underlying mechanism.

Materials and methods: The Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was used to detect the viability of U2OS cells treated with JTC-801 in vitro. The cell apoptosis was evaluated using a flow cytometry assay with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining. The inhibitory effect of JTC-801 on invasion and migration of U2OS cells were determined by the Transwell assays. Western blot assay was performed to measure the levels of proteins related to cell apoptosis and its mechanism.

Results: The JTC-801 significantly decreased the viability of U2OS cells (p?p?p?Conclusions: JTC-801 may exert osteosarcoma cell growth inhibition by promoting cell apoptosis, through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway participation.     

Cucurbitacin B induces apoptosis of primary effusion lymphoma via disruption of cytoskeletal organization

BackgroundPrimary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is an aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that develops especially in AIDS patients and immunocompromised patients infected with human herpes virus-8 (HHV-8)/Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). PEL has a poor prognosis in patients despite conventional chemotherapeutic treatment, and a safe and efficient therapy is required.PurposeTo examine the effects on PEL of cucurbitacin B (CuB), a triterpene found in plants of the Cucurbitaceae family that has several anti-cancer activities.Study designWe evaluated the anti-cancer activities of CuB in vitro and in vivo.MethodsCell proliferation of PEL cell lines was measured by MTT assay. Cleaved caspases and signaling transduction associated proteins were analyzed by western blotting. Wright and Giemsa staining and immunofluorescence staining were carried out to observe cell morphology. Cell cycles were analyzed by flow cytometry. RT-PCR was performed to detect viral gene expressions. A xenograft mouse model was employed to evaluate the anti-cancer activity of CuB in vivo.ResultsCuB inhibited cell proliferation of PEL cell lines (BCBL-1, BC-1, GTO and TY-1) in a dose-dependent manner (0–50 nM) and induced apoptosis of BCBL-1 cells via caspase activation in a dose- and time-dependent manner. In addition, CuB caused cell-shape disruption by inducing actin aggregation and suppressing the p-cofilin level, resulting in BCBL-1 cell arrest at the G2/M phase. In contrast, CuB showed almost no suppression of p-STAT3 and p-Akt activation, which were constitutively activated by KSHV-derived proteins. Furthermore, CuB (0.5 mg/kg) via intraperitoneal injection significantly (p < 0.05) suppressed solid tumor growth in the xenograft mouse model.ConclusionThis study suggests that CuB is a promising agent for PEL treatment.     

RUNX1对氧糖剥夺诱导PC12细胞凋亡的保护作用研究

目的:研究RUNX1在PC12细胞氧糖剥夺模型中的表达及其对PC12细胞的保护作用,并探讨其相关机制。方法:体外培养PC12细胞并构建氧糖剥夺模型,将细胞分为对照组、氧糖剥夺组、RUNX1 si RNA处理组、si RNA对照处理组(sicontrol)、pc DNA3.1-RUNX1处理组(pc RUNX1)和pc DNA3.1对照处理组(pc DNA 3.1)。q RT-PCR和western blot检测RUNX1、磷酸化Akt(p-Akt)和总Akt(t-Akt)表达水平;MTT法检测细胞存活率;Annexin V-FITC/PI双染法检测细胞凋亡。结果:与对照组比较,RUNX1在PC12细胞氧糖剥夺模型中表达水平显著升高;沉默RUNX1可下调PC12细胞的存活率,促进细胞的凋亡,有效抑制p-Akt蛋白表达,而过表达RUNX1显著提高细胞存活率,抑制细胞凋亡,并上调p-Akt蛋白表达;此外,PI3K/Akt通路抑制剂LY294002明显抑制RUNX1过表达对细胞存活率的促进作用和对细胞凋亡的抑制作用。结论:RUNX1可通过PI3K/Akt信号通路保护OGD对PC12细胞的损伤作用。     

Anti-tumor effect of carrimycin on oral squamous cell carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo

Purpose: Carrimycin is a newly synthesized macrolide antibiotic with good antibacterial effect. Exploratory experiments found its function in regulating cell physiology, proliferation and immunity, suggesting its potential anti-tumor capacity. The aim of this study is to investigate the anti-tumor effect of carrimycin against human oral squamous cell carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo.Methods: Human oral squamous cell carcinoma cells (HN30/HN6/Cal27/HB96 cell lines) were treated with gradient concentration of carrimycin. Cell proliferation, colony formation and migration ability were analyzed. Cell cycle and apoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry. The effect of carrimycin on OSCC in vivo was investigated in tumor xenograft models. Immunohistochemistry, western blot assay and TUNEL assays of tissue samples from xenografts were performed. The key proteins in PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and MAPK pathway were examined by western blot.Results: As the concentration of carrimycin increased, the proliferation, colony formation and migration ability of OSCC cells were inhibited. After treating with carrimycin, cell cycle was arrested in G0/G1 phase and cell apoptosis was promoted. The tumor growth of xenografts was significantly suppressed. Furthermore, the expression of p-PI3K, p-AKT, p-mTOR, p-S6K, p-4EBP1, p-ERK and p-p38 were down-regulated in vitro and in vivo.Conclusions: Carrimycin can inhibit the biological activities of OSCC cells in vitro and in vivo, and regulate the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK pathways.     

Microbubbles Enhance the Antitumor Effects of Sinoporphyrin Sodium Mediated Sonodynamic Therapy both In Vitro and In Vivo

Objectives: To evaluate the anti-cancer effect of sonodynamic therapy combined with microbubbles both in vitro and in vivo.Methods: Cell viability was measured by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide and guava viacount assays. Annexin V-FITC/PI staining was adopted to analyze cell apoptosis rate. FD500 uptake assay was performed to assess cell membrane permeability changes. Tumor weight, mice weight and the visual image of tumor size were used to reflect the anti-tumor effect of this combined method. Histological change of tumor tissue after different treatments was measured through hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining.Results: Microbubbles can significantly enhance the cytotoxicity and necrocytosis rate induced by SDT treatment. Increased cell membrane permeability and more uptake of DVDMS were founded in SDT combined with microbubbles group. For in vivo experiments, SDT with microbubbles can significantly reduce tumor weight and size with pimping difference of mice weight compare with other treatment groups. In addition, microbubbles notably improved tumor tissue destruction caused by ultrasound and SDT treatment.Conclusion: The results suggest that microbubbles can markedly improve the anti-cancer effect of DVDMS mediate sonodynamic therapy both in vitro and in vivo.     

紫丁香苷调控PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路诱导乳腺癌细胞凋亡的研究

目的 研究紫丁香苷的抗乳腺癌作用及分子机制，为紫丁香苷的临床应用提供理论依据。方法 MTT检测紫丁香苷对乳腺癌细胞增殖的抑制作用；台盼蓝、TUNEL和Annexin V-FITC/PI染色检测细胞的凋亡状况，Western bolt检测Caspase-3的活化情况，判断细胞凋亡是否发生；检测凋亡相关蛋白B淋巴细胞瘤2（Bcl-2）的表达，结合JC-1染色探讨紫丁香苷对线粒体凋亡途径的影响；运用PI3K激动剂Recilisib做对比，qRT-PCR和Western bolt检测紫丁香苷调控PI3K/Akt/mTOR通路诱导癌细胞凋亡的作用。结果 紫丁香苷对乳腺癌细胞的增殖具有时间和剂量依赖的抑制作用，能诱导癌细胞发生凋亡。进一步研究发现，紫丁香苷处理后，细胞内Caspase-3被激活，Bcl-2表达下降，线粒体膜电位明显丧失，PI3K、Akt和mTOR的mRNA与蛋白质水平表达无明显变化，但蛋白质磷酸化水平明显下降；Recilisib处理后部分抵消了紫丁香苷对乳腺癌细胞凋亡的作用。结论 紫丁香苷对乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB-231和MCF-7具有良好的抑制作用，其通过抑制PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路的活化来抑制细胞增殖并诱导细胞发生线粒体途径的凋亡。紫丁香苷是具有开发潜力的抗乳腺癌药物。     

Anti-Cancer Effect and the Underlying Mechanisms of Gypenosides on Human Colorectal Cancer SW-480 Cells

Background

Gypenosides (Gyp), the main components from Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino, are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-cancer effect and the underlying mechanisms of Gyp on human colorectal cancer cells SW-480.

Materials and Methods

The inhibitory effect of Gyp on SW-480 cells was evaluated by MTT assay. Apoptotic cell death was detected by nuclear Hoechst 33342 staining and DNA fragmentation analysis. Apoptosis was analyzed using Annexin V-PE/7-amino-actinomycin D staining. Cell membrane integrity was evaluated with flow cytometry following PI staining. Changes of mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψ _m) were detected through flow cytometry analysis of rhodamine 123 (Rh123). The role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Gyp induced cell death was investigated by intracellular ROS generation and general ROS scavenger. Wound-healing assay was carried out to investigate Gyp-inhibited migration of SW-480 cells in vitro. Additionally, the alterations in F-actin microfilaments were analyzed by FITC-labeled phalloidin toxin staining and the morphological changes were evaluated under scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Results

After the Gyp treatment, the plasma membrane permeability of SW-480 cell was increased, Δψ _m was decreased significantly, the level of intracellular ROS level was increased, DNA fragmentation and apoptotic morphology were observed. Cells treated with Gyp exert serious microfilament network collapse as well as the significant decrease in the number of microvilli. Gyp induced the changes of cell viability, cell migration, intracellular ROS generation and nuclear morphology were alleviated obviously by NAC.

Conclusion

The results in this study implied that ROS play an important role in Gyp induced cell toxicity and apoptosis, and the mitochondria damage may be upstream of ROS generation post Gyp treatment. The findings of the present study provide new evidences for anti-tumor mechanisms by which Gyp induces apoptosis in vitro.     

干扰素诱导的跨膜蛋白1在宫颈鳞癌中的表达及其生物学作用

目的:探讨干扰素诱导的跨膜蛋白1(IFITM1)在宫颈鳞癌中的表达及其生物学作用。方法:通过免疫组化、RT-PCR和Western blot检测宫颈鳞癌组织和癌旁组织中IFITM1的表达。使用靶向IFITM1的si RNA(si-IFITM1组)和高表达IFITM1基因的重组pcDNA3.1质粒(pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组)转染Si Ha细胞下调或上调IFITM1的表达。通过伤口愈合实验、Transwells迁移实验和基质胶侵袭实验检测细胞迁移和侵袭能力。细胞计数试剂盒-8 (CCK-8)检测细胞增殖;流式细胞术测定细胞凋亡。Western blot检测PTEN、PI3K和AKT的表达。通过对BALB/c Nude裸鼠接种Si Ha细胞来考察IFITM1在体外对肿瘤生长的影响。结果:癌组织中IFITM1的表达水平明显高于癌旁组织(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,si-IFITM1组的迁移和侵袭能力明显增强,而pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组明显降低(P<0.05)。细胞转染48 h和72 h后,与对照组比较,si-IFITM1组的细胞增殖明显增强,而pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组明显减弱(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,si-IFITM1组的细胞凋亡率明显降低,而pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组明显升高(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,si-IFITM1组的PTEN被下调,而PI3K和AKT被上调(P<0.05);pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组的PTEN的被上调,而PI3K和AKT被下调(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,si-IFITM1组裸鼠的肿瘤体积显著增大,而pcDNA3.1-si-IFITM1组显著减小(P<0.05)。结论:IFITM1过表达抑制人宫颈鳞癌细胞Si Ha的生长和转移能力,并在体外抑制肿瘤的形成,从而发挥抗癌作用。IFITM1可能通过调控PTEN/PI3K/AKT信号通路发挥抗癌作用。     

一种天然植物抗菌液对HEPG-2细胞的杀伤及作用机制研究

目的:采用多种方法探究天然植物抗菌液(PAMs)对人肝癌细胞HEPG-2的杀伤及初步分子作用机理。方法:运用形态学观察、MTT法测定PAMs对HEPG-2的抑制作用,AO/EB细胞双染、Annexin V-FITC/PI流式细胞术检测PAMs作用于HEPG-2细胞后细胞的凋亡情况,再通过qRT-PCR与western blot检测HEPG-2中相关基因在m RNA水平和蛋白水平的表达量变化。最后利用划痕实验和transwell小室检测PAMs对HEPG-2细胞迁移能力的抑制。结果:PAMs可以抑制和杀伤HEPG-2细胞,作用效果呈浓度和时间依赖性,且与细胞的凋亡途径密切相关。PAMs可下调HEPG-2细胞中foxm1、survivin、bcl-2的m RNA表达水平,同时在蛋白水平下调foxm1的表达量,上调p53的表达量。除此之外,PAMs还能够有效地抑制HEPG-2细胞的体外迁移。结论:PAMs杀伤HEPG-2细胞的途径之一是通过下调foxm1、上调p53基因的表达量,从而抑制或减少其下游靶基因survivin和bcl-2的转录表达,促进细胞凋亡。本研究为基于PAMs抗癌创新民族医药的研发提供了重要的前期工作基础。     

Guttiferone K induces autophagy and sensitizes cancer cells to nutrient stress-induced cell death

BackgroundMedicinal plants have long been an excellent source of pharmaceutical agents. Autophagy, a catabolic degradation process through lysosomes, plays an important role in tumorigenesis and cancer therapy.PurposeThrough a screen designed to identify autophagic regulators from a library of natural compounds, we found that Guttiferone K (GUTK) can activate autophagy in several cancer cell lines. The objective of this study is to investigate the mechanism by which GUTK sensitizes cancer cells to cell death in nutrient starvation condition.MethodsCell death analysis was performed by propidium iodide staining with flow cytometry or Annexin V-FITC/PI staining assay. DCFH-DA staining was used for intracellular ROS measurement. Protein levels were analyzed by western blot analysis. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay.ResultsExposure to GUTK was observed to markedly induce GFP-LC3 puncta formation and activate the accumulation of LC3-II and the degradation of p62 in HeLa cells, suggesting that GUTK is an autophagy inducer. Importantly, hydroxychloroquine, an autophagy inhibitor, was found to significantly prevent GUTK-induced cell death in nutrient starvation conditions, suggesting that the cell death observed is largely dependent on autophagy. We further provide evidence that GUTK inhibits Akt phosphorylation, thereby inhibiting the mTOR pathway in cancer cells during nutrient starvation. In addition, GUTK causes the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the phosphorylation of JNK in EBSS, which may mediate both autophagy and apoptosis.ConclusionThese data indicate that GUTK sensitizes cancer cells to nutrient stress-induced cell death though Akt/mTOR dependent autophagy pathway.