Involvement of protein kinase Cδ in induction of apoptosis by cationic liposomes in macrophage-like RAW264.7 cells |
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Authors: | Masaya Arisaka |
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Institution: | Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0392, Japan |
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Abstract: | We have recently demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role in RAW264.7 cell apoptosis induced by cationic liposomes composed of stearylamine (SA-liposomes). In this study, we investigated whether protein kinase Cδ PKCδ) is involved in apoptosis induced by cationic liposomes. Tyrosine phosphorylation, nuclear localization, and cleavage of PKCδ were observed following the treatment of cells with SA-liposomes, suggesting that SA-liposomes activate PKCδ. Rottlerin, a specific inhibitor of PKCδ, inhibited ROS generation and also suppressed apoptosis. Cell surface proteoglycans may contribute to PKCδ activation by SA-liposomes. These findings suggest that PKCδ is strongly associated with apoptosis induced by SA-liposomes. |
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Keywords: | Apoptosis Cationic liposome Macrophage PKCδ Reactive oxygen species |
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