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Lin-Hui Zhang Yong-Liang Jia Xi-Xi Lin Hong-Quan Zhang Xin-Wei Dong Jun-Ming Zhao Jian Shen Hui-Juan Shen Fen-fen Li Xiao-Feng Yan Wei Li Yu-Qing Zhao Qiang-Min Xie 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Ginseng is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used for thousands of years. In the present study, effects and mechanisms of AD-1 were evaluated for its development as a novel anti-lung cancer drug.Methods
The cytotoxic activity was evaluated by MTT assay. Flow cytometry was employed to detect cell cycle, apoptosis and ROS. Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze signaling pathways. Lung cancer xenograft models were established by subcutaneous implantation of A549 or H292 cells into nude mice.Results
AD-1 concentration-dependently reduces lung cancer cell viability without affecting normal human lung epithelial cell viability. In A549 and H292 lung cancer cells, AD-1 induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and ROS production. The apoptosis can be attenuated by a ROS scavenger — N-acetylcysteine (NAC). In addition, AD-1 up-regulates the expression of p38 and ERK phosphorylation. Addition of a p38 inhibitor SB203580, suppresses the AD-1-induced decrease in cell viability. Furthermore, genetic silencing of p38 attenuates the expression of p38 and decreases the AD-1-induced apoptosis. Treatment with NAC reduces AD-1-induced p38 phosphorylation, which indicates that ROS generation is involved in the AD-1-induced p38 activation. In mice, oral administration of AD-1 (10–40 mg/kg) dose-dependently inhibited the growth of xenograft tumors without affecting body weight and decreases the expression of VEGF, MMP-9 and CD34 in tumor tissue. TUNEL staining confirms that the tumors from AD-1 treated mice exhibit a markedly higher apoptotic index.Conclusions and general significance
These data support development of AD-1 as a potential agent for lung cancer therapy. 相似文献2.
Sukru Ulusoy Gulsum Ozkan Sevdegül Mungan Asım Orem Esin Yulug Mehmet Alkanat Fulya Balaban Yucesan 《Life sciences》2014
Aims
Our study was intended to evaluate the role of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), caspases 1 and 3 and calpain 1 in the pathogenesis of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and to compare the protective effects of N acetyl cysteine (NAC) and grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) against the development of CIN.Main methods
32 rats were divided into four groups; control, contrast media (CM), CM + NAC and CM + GSPE. CIN was induced by administration of 7 ml/kg diatrizoate. The experiment was discontinued on the ninth day. Blood was collected for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine measurement. Rat kidney tissues were removed for histopathological evaluation and the investigation of caspases 1 and 3, iNOS, eNOS, TUNEL and calpain 1.Key findings
A significant increase in BUN, creatinine, renal histopathological injury, TUNEL, caspases 1, 3, calpain 1, iNOS and eNOS was observed in the CM group compared to the control group. There was amelioration in all these parameters in the CM + GSPE group, while there was no significant amelioration in BUN, creatinine and renal histopathological injury in the CM + NAC group. In addition, calpain 1 staining and creatinine were significantly lower in the CM + GSPE group compared to the CM + NAC group.Significance
Our study showed, for the first time in the literature, that GSPE has a greater renoprotective effect compared with NAC and that this effective protection may be related to decrease in calpain 1 levels. 相似文献3.
Li-Chen Ge Zhuo-Jia Chen Hao Liu Kun-Shui Zhang Qiao Su Xiang-Yu Ma Hong-Bin Huang Zhen-Dong Zhao Yu-Ye Wang John P. Giesy Jun Du Hong-Sheng Wang 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Biphasic effects on cell proliferation of bisphenol A (BPA) can occur at lesser or greater exposures. Sertoli cells play a pivotal role in supporting proliferation and differentiation of germ cells. The mechanisms responsible for inverse effects of great and low concentrations of BPA on Sertoli cell proliferation need further study.Methods
We utilized proteomic study to indentify the protein expression changes of Sertoli TM4 cells treated with 10− 8 M and 10− 5 M BPA. The further mechanisms related to mitochondria, energy metabolism and oxidative stress were investigated by qRT-PCR and Western-blotting analysis.Results
Proteomic studies identified 36 proteins and two major clusters of proteins including energy metabolism and oxidative stress expressed with opposite changes in Sertoli cells treated with 10− 8 M and 10− 5 M BPA, respectively, for 24 h. Exposure to 10− 5 M BPA resulted in greater oxidative stress and then inhibited cell proliferation, while ROS scavenger NAC effectively blocked these effects. Exposure to 10− 8 M BPA caused higher intercellular ATP, greater activities of mitochondria, and resulted in significant proliferation of TM4 cells, while oligomycin A, an inhibitor of ATP synthase, abolished these growth advantages.Conclusions
Our study demonstrated that micromolar BPA inhibits proliferation of Sertoli cells by elevating oxidative stress while nanomolar BPA stimulates proliferation by promoting energy metabolism.General significance
Micromolar BPA inhibits cell proliferation by elevating oxidative stress while nanomolar BPA stimulates cell proliferation by promoting energy metabolism. 相似文献4.
Vuyisile S. Thibane Ruan Ells Arno Hugo Jacobus Albertyn Walter J. Janse van Rensburg Pieter W.J. Van Wyk Johan L.F. Kock Carolina H. Pohl 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2012
Background
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have antifungal properties, but the mode by which they induce their action is not always clear. The aim of the study was to investigate apoptosis as a mode of action of antifungal PUFAs (stearidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid) which are inhibitory towards biofilm formation of C. albicans and C. dubliniensis.Methods
Candida biofilms were grown in the absence or presence of 1 mM PUFAs (linoleic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid) for 48 h at 37 °C. The effect of these PUFAs on the membrane fatty acid profile and unsaturation index, oxidative stress, mitochondrial transmembrane potential and apoptosis was evaluated.Results
When biofilms of C. albicans and C. dubliniensis were exposed to certain PUFAs there was an increase in unsaturation index of the cellular membranes and accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). This resulted in apoptosis, evidenced by reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and nuclear condensation and fragmentation. The most effective PUFA was stearidonic acid.Conclusions
The resultant cell death of both C. albicans and C. dubliniensis is due to apoptosis.General significance
Due to the increase in drug resistance, alternative antifungal drugs are needed. A group of natural antifungal compounds is PUFAs. However, understanding their mechanisms of action is important for further use and development of these compounds as antifungal drugs. This paper provides insight into a possible mode of action of antifungal PUFAs. 相似文献5.
Tiberiu Popescu Iuliana Nenu Mihaela D. Aldea Diana Olteanu Dan Gheban Corina Tatomir Pompei Bolfa Adriana Muresan Rodica M. Ion Adriana G. Filip 《Life sciences》2014
Aims
The study investigated the effects of the combined treatment Parecoxib (Pcox) and 5,10,15,20-tetra-sulphonato-phenyl-porphyrin(TSPP)-mediated photodynamic therapy on Walker 256 carcinosarcoma.Main methods
Five groups of male Wistar rats were used: the control group, treated with TSPP, group 2, irradiated 24 h thereafter, group 3, treated with Pcox and irradiated 24 h thereafter, groups 4 and 5 treated with combined therapies, TSPP and Pcox before irradiation, and Pcox 24 h after TSPP and irradiation respectively. Tumour inflammation, growth and non-growth factors, apoptosis/necrosis rate and oxidative/nitrosative stress markers were investigated.Key findings
Malondialdehyde levels and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression increased significantly in the group treated with Pcox after TSPP-PDT when compared with TSPP + IR group (p < 0.05, p < 0.001 respectively), in correlation with a decrease in glutathione levels (p < 0.05). The quantification of apoptosis, based on the TUNEL-assay, and necrosis rate revealed an increase of apoptotic/necrotic index in the same group (p < 0.05). On the other hand, Pcox administered before irradiation showed a significant increase in both vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and COX-2 levels (p < 0.05) and in nitric oxide production (p < 0.01), when compared with the control group.Significance
The administration of Pcox after TSPP-mediated PDT showed promising antitumoural effects, leading to an increase in oxidative and nitrosative stress as well as apoptosis/necrosis rate in tumour tissue. These results show that combined regimens that involve selective COX-2 inhibitors administration after irradiation may improve the therapeutic effectiveness of PDT. 相似文献6.
Giuseppe Maulucci Diana Troiani Sara Letizia Maria Eramo Fabiola Paciello Maria Vittoria Podda Gaetano Paludetti Massimiliano Papi Alessandro Maiorana Valentina Palmieri Marco De Spirito Anna Rita Fetoni 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Noise exposure impairs outer hair cells (OHCs). The common basis for OHC dysfunction and loss by acoustic over-stimulation is represented by reactive oxygen species (ROS) overload that may affect the membrane structural organization through generation of lipid peroxidation.Methods
Here we investigated in OHC different functional zones the mechanisms linking metabolic functional state (NAD(P)H intracellular distribution) to the generation of lipid peroxides and to the physical state of membranes by two photon fluorescence microscopy.Results
In OHCs of control animals, a more oxidized NAD(P)H redox state is associated to a less fluid plasma membrane structure. Acoustic trauma induces a topologically differentiated NAD(P)H oxidation in OHC rows, which is damped between 1 and 6 h. Peroxidation occurs after ~ 4 h from noise insult, while ROS are produced in the first 0.2 h and damage cells for a period of time after noise exposure has ended (~ 7.5 h) when a decrease of fluidity of OHC plasma membrane occurs. OHCs belonging to inner rows, characterized by a lower metabolic activity with respect to other rows, show less severe metabolic impairment.Conclusions
Our data indicate that plasma membrane fluidity is related to NAD(P)H redox state and lipid peroxidation in hair cells.General Significance
Our results could pave the way for therapeutic intervention targeting the onset of redox umbalance. 相似文献7.
Ravikanth Velagapudi Mutallib Aderogba Olumayokun A. Olajide 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Tiliroside is a dietary glycosidic flavonoid which has shown in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of tiliroside on neuroinflammation in BV2 microglia, and to identify its molecular targets of anti-neuroinflammatory action.Methods
BV2 cells were stimulated with LPS + IFNγ in the presence or absence of tiliroside. TNFα, IL-6, nitrite and PGE2 production was determined with ELISA, Griess assay and enzyme immunoassay, respectively. iNOS, COX-2, phospho-p65, phospho-IκBα, phospho-IKKα, phospho-p38, phospho-MK2, phosopho-MKK3/6 and TRAF-6 were determined by western blot analysis. NF-κB activity was also investigated using a reporter gene assay in HEK293 cells. LPS-induced microglia ROS production was tested using the DCFDA method, while HO-1 and Nrf2 activation was determined with western blot.Results
Tiliroside significantly suppressed TNFα, IL-6, nitrite and PGE2 production, as well as iNOS and COX-2 protein expression from LPS + IFNγ-activated BV2 microglia. Further mechanistic studies showed that tiliroside inhibited neuroinflammation by targeting important steps in the NF-κB and p38 signalling in LPS + IFNγ-activated BV2 cells. This compound also inhibited LPS-induced TRAF-6 protein expression in BV2 cells. Antioxidant activity of tiliroside in BV2 cells was demonstrated through attenuation of LPS + IFNγ-induced ROS production and activation of HO-1/Nrf2 antioxidant system.Conclusions
Tiliroside inhibits neuroinflammation in BV2 microglia through a mechanism involving TRAF-6-mediated activation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK signalling pathways. These activities are possibly due, in part, to the antioxidant property of this compound.General Significance
Tiliroside is a potential novel natural compound for inhibiting neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative disorders. 相似文献8.
Catalina Carrasco-Pozo Edgar Pastene Carola Vergara Moises Zapata Cristian Sandoval Martin Gotteland 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2012
Background
The effect of indomethacin (INDO) on Ca2 + mobilization, cytotoxicity, apoptosis and caspase activation and the potential protective effect of quercetin (QUE), resveratrol (RES) and rutin (RUT) were determined in Caco-2 cells.Methods
Caco-2 cells were incubated with INDO in the presence or absence of QUE, RES or RUT. The concentrations of Ca2 + in the cytosol (Fluo-3 AM) and mitochondria (Rhod-2 AM) were determined as well as the cytotoxicity (MTT reduction and LDH leakage), apoptosis (TUNEL) and caspase-3 and 9 activities.Results
INDO promoted Ca2 + efflux from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), resulting in an early, but transient, increment of cytosolic Ca2 + at 3.5 min, followed by a subsequent increment of intra-mitochondrial Ca2 + at 24 min. INDO also induced cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and increased caspase activities and cytochrome c release. All these alterations were prevented by the inhibitors of the IP3R and RyR receptors, 2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) and dantrolene. QUE was the most efficient polyphenol in preventing Ca2 + mobilization induced by INDO and all of its consequences including cytotoxicity and apoptosis.Conclusions
In Caco-2 cells, INDO stimulates ER Ca2 + mobilization, probably through the activation of IP3R and RyR receptors, and the subsequent entry of Ca2 + into the mitochondria. Polyphenols protected the cells against the Ca2 + mobilization induced by INDO and its consequences on cytotoxicity and apoptosis.General significance
These results confirm the possibility of using polyphenols and particularly QUE for the protection of the gastroduodenal mucosa in subjects consuming NSAIDs. 相似文献9.
Shu-Chung Hsieh Chi-Hao Wu Chun-Chi Wu Jung-Hsing Yen Mei-Chun Liu Chi-Mei Hsueh Shih-Lan Hsu 《Life sciences》2014
Aims
The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) in response to liver injury is critical to the development of liver fibrosis, thus, the blockage of the activation of HSCs is considered as a rational approach for anti-fibrotic treatment. In this report, we investigated the effects and the underlying mechanisms of gallic acid (GA) in interfering with the activation of HSCs.Main methods
The primary cultured rat HSCs were treated with various doses of GA for different time intervals. The morphology, viability, caspase activity, calcium ion flux, calpain I activity, reactive oxygen species generation and lysosomal functions were then investigated.Key findings
GA selectively killed HSCs in both dose- and time-dependent manners, while remained no harm to hepatocytes. Besides, caspases were not involved in GA-induced cell death of HSCs. Further results showed that GA toxicity was associated with a rapid burst of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a subsequent increase of intracellular Ca2 + and calpain activity. Addition of calpain I but not calpain II inhibitor rescued HSCs from GA-induced death. In parallel, pretreatment with antioxidants or an intracellular Ca2 + chelator eradicated GA responses, implying that GA-mediated cytotoxicity was dependent on its pro-oxidative properties and its effect on Ca2 + flux. Furthermore, application of ROS scavengers also reversed Ca2 + release and the disruption of lysosomal membranes in GA-treated HSCs.Significance
These results provide evidence for the first time that GA causes selective HSC death through a Ca2 +/calpain I-mediated necrosis cascade, suggesting that GA may represent a potential therapeutic agent to combat liver fibrosis. 相似文献10.
Nathaniel Edward Bennett Saidu Imad Abu Asali Brigitte Czepukojc Berthold Seitz Claus Jacob Mathias Montenarh 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Diallyl mono- and polysulfanes from garlic are known to induce an adaptive cell response and the formation of antioxidants in cancer cells. In the case of a severe ER stress and a failure in the response, cancer cells eventually go into apoptosis. Only little is known about the response of normal cells upon treatment.Methods
Normal ARPE-19 cells were treated with diallyl tetrasulfide to study their cellular response and the results were compared with those of HCT116 cancer cells. Cell viability was checked by an MTT assay and cytofluorimetry. The formation of superoxide radicals, H2O2 and thiols were determined and proteins involved in the ER stress response were also detected by Western blot analysis.Results
We found that diallyl tetrasulfide induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) in normal cells similar to cancer cells in a time (0 to 60 min) and dose dependent manner (0 to 50 μM). The level of heme oxigenase-1 (HO-1) was up-regulated in both cell types. Initially, we found a decrease in the total thiol level in both cell types but in contrast to cancer cells, normal cells recovered from the decrease in the total thiol concentration within 60 min of treatment.Conclusions
The recovery of the thiol concentration in normal cells treated with diallyl tetrasulfide seems to be responsible for the failure to induce the ER stress signalling pathway and finally apoptosis in normal cells.General Significance
The difference in the recovery of the thiol status might be an explanation for the anti-carcinogenic effects of garlic compounds. 相似文献11.
Peter Schönfeld Nicol Kruska Georg Reiser 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2009,1790(12):1698-1704
Background
Hydroxy-1-aryl-isochromans (HAIC) are newly emerging natural polyphenolic antioxidants, enriched in extravirgin olive oil, whose antioxidative potency was only scarcely characterized using cell-free systems and cells.Methods
We characterized the activity of HAIC to inactivate reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by the xanthine/xanthine oxidase system, mitochondria (rat brain) and neural cells. ROS levels were estimated using ROS-sensitive probes, such as Amplex Red, MitoSOXRED.Results
HAIC (with 2, 3 or 4 hydroxyl substituents) effectively scavenge ROS released from mitochondria. EC50 values estimated with mitochondria and submitochondrial particles were around 20 μM. Moreover, in PC12 and cultured neural primary cells, HAIC buffered cytosolic ROS. Although HAIC permeate biological membranes, HAIC fail to buffer matrix ROS in isolated mitochondria. We show that hydrogen peroxide was effectively abolished by HAIC, whereas the production of superoxide was not affected.Conclusion
HAIC exert high antioxidative activity to reduce hydrogen peroxide. The antioxidative activity of HAIC is comparable with that of the stilbene-like, polyphenolic resveratrol, but much higher than that of trolox, N-acetylcysteine or melatonin.General significance
Unlike resveratrol, HAIC do not impair mitochondrial ATP synthesis or Ca2+ retention by mitochondria. Thus, HAIC have the decisive advantage to be potent antioxidants with no detrimental side effects on mitochondrial functions. 相似文献12.
Dipanwita Sengupta Kaustav Dutta ChowdhuryAvik Sarkar Soumosish PaulGobinda Chandra Sadhukhan 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Diethylnitrosamine (DEN) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) have been used as initiator and promoter respectively to establish an animal model for investigating molecular events appear to be involved in development of liver cancer. Use of herbal medicine in therapeutics to avoid the recurrence of hepatocarcinoma has already generated considerable interest among oncologists. In this context studies involving S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) and berberine have come up with promising results. Here we have determined the individual effect of SAC and berberine on the biomolecules associated with DEN + CCl4 induced hepatocarcinoma. Effective therapeutic value of combined treatment has also been estimated.Methods
ROS accumulation was analyzed by FACS following DCFDA incubation. Bcl2-Bax and HDAC1‐pMdm2 interaction were demonstrated by co-immunoprecipitation. Immunosorbent assay was performed to analyze PP2A and caspase3 activities. MMP was determined cytofluorimetrically by investigating JC-1 fluorescence. AnnexinV binding was demonstrated by labeling the cells with AnV-FITC followed by flow cytometry.Results
CytochromeP4502E1 mediated bioactivation of DEN + CCl4 induced Akt dependent pMdm2‐HDAC1 interaction that led to p53 deacetylation, probable cause of its degradation. In parallel, oxidative stress dependent Nrf2‐HO1 activation increased Bcl2 expression which in turn stimulated cell proliferation. SAC in combination with berberine inhibited Akt mediated cell proliferation. Activation of PP2A as well as inhibition of JNK resulted in induction of apoptosis after 30 days of treatment. Extension of combined treatment reverted tissue physiology towards control. Co-treated group displayed normal tissue structure.Conclusion and general significance
SAC and berberine mediated HDAC1/Akt inhibition implicates the efficacy of combined treatment in the amelioration of DEN + CCl4 induced hepatocarcinoma. 相似文献13.
Sudhir K. Yadav Biplab Adhikary Sandip K. Bandyopadhyay Subrata Chattopadhyay 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
The gastro-intestinal disorders, induced by the NSAIDs including indomethacin (IND) remain unresolved medical problems. Herein, we disclose allylpyrocatechol (APC) as a potential agent against IND-gastropathy and rationalize its action mechanistically.Methods
Mice were pre-treated with APC for 1 h followed by IND (18 mg kg− 1) administration, and the ulcer-prevention capacity of APC was evaluated on the 3rd day by histology. Its effect on the inflammatory (MPO, cytokines, adhesion molecules), ulcer-healing (COX, prostaglandins, growth factors and their receptors) and signaling parameters (NF-κB and MAPKs) were assessed by immunoblots/mRNA, and ELISA at the time points of their maximal changes due to IND administration.Results
IND induced oxidative stress, triggering mucosal TNF-α that activated NF-κB and JNK MAPK signaling in mice. These increased the pro-inflammatory biochemical parameters, but reduced the healing factors. APC reversed all the adverse effects to prevent gastric ulceration. APC (5 mg kg− 1), trolox (50 mg kg− 1) and NAC (250 mg kg− 1) showed similar protection that was better than that by misoprostol (5 μg kg− 1) and omeprazole (3 mg kg− 1).Conclusions
The anti-ulcer effect of APC can be primarily attributed to its antioxidant action that helped in controlling various inflammatory parameters and augmenting angiogenesis.General significance
Given that APC is an effective, non-toxic antioxidant with appreciable natural abundance, further evaluation of its pharmacokinetics and dynamics would help in promoting it as a new anti-inflammatory agent. 相似文献14.
Sandeep Kumar Vasundhara Kain Sandhya L. Sitasawad 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2012
Background
Cardiac cell apoptosis is the initiating factor of cardiac complications especially diabetic cardiomyopathy. Mitochondria are susceptible to the damaging effects of elevated glucose condition. Calcium overload and oxidative insult are the two mutually non-exclusive phenomena suggested to cause cardiac dysfunction. Here, we examined the effect of high-glucose induced calcium overload in calpain-1 mediated cardiac apoptosis in an in vitro setting.Methods
H9c2, rat ventricular myoblast cell line was treated with elevated glucose condition and the cellular consequences were studied. Intracellular calcium trafficking, ROS generation, calpain-1 activation and caspase-12 and caspase-9 pathway were studied using flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and Western blot analysis.Results
High-glucose treatment resulted in increased intracellular calcium ([Ca2 +]i) which was mobilized to the mitochondria. Concomitant intra-mitochondrial calcium ([Ca2 +]m) increase resulted in enhanced reactive oxygen and nitrogen species generation. These events led to mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis. Cardiomyocyte death exhibited several classical markers of apoptosis, including activation of caspases, appearance of annexin V on the outer plasma membrane, increased population of cells with sub-G0/G1 DNA content and nuclear condensation. Key findings include elucidation of cell signaling mechanism of high-glucose induced calcium-dependent cysteine protease calpain-1 activation, which triggers non-conventional caspases as alternate mode of cell death.Conclusion
This information increases the understanding of cardiac cell death under hyperglycemic condition and can possibly be extended for designing new therapeutic strategies for diabetic cardiomyopathy.General significance
The novel findings of the study reveal that high glucose induces apoptosis by both mitochondria-dependent and independent pathways via concomitant rise in intracellular calcium. 相似文献15.
Roberta Cotugno Dario Gallotta Fabrizio Dal Piaz Ivana Apicella Sandro De Falco Sergio Rosselli Maurizio Bruno Maria Antonietta Belisario 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
The semi-synthetic ent-kaurane 15-ketoatractyligenin methyl ester (SC2017) has been previously reported to possess high antiproliferative activity against several solid tumor-derived cell lines. Our study was aimed at investigating SC2017 tumor growth-inhibiting activity and the underlying mechanisms in Jurkat cells (T-cell leukemia) and xenograft tumor models.Methods
Cell viability was evaluated by MTT assay. Cell cycle progression, reactive oxygen species (ROS) elevation and apoptotic hallmarks were monitored by flow cytometry. Inhibition of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) by biochemical assays. Levels and/or activation status of signaling proteins were assessed by western blotting. Xenograft tumors were generated with HCT 116 colon carcinoma cells.Results
SC2017 displayed cell growth-inhibiting activity against Jurkat cells (half maximal inhibitory concentration values (IC50) < 2 μM), but low cell-killing potential in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). The primary response of Jurkat cells to SC2017 was an arrest in G2 phase followed by caspase-dependent apoptosis. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt pathway and TrxR activity by SC2017 was demonstrated by biochemical and pharmacological approaches. At least, SC2017 was found to inhibit xenograft tumor growth.Conclusions
Our results demonstrate that SC2017 inhibits tumor cell growth in in vitro and in vivo models, but displays moderate toxicity against PBMC. We also demonstrate that SC2017 promotes caspase-dependent apoptosis in Jurkat cells by affecting Akt activation status and TrxR functionality.General significance
Our observations suggest the semi-synthetic ent-kaurane SC2017 as a promising chemotherapeutic compound. SC2017 has, indeed, shown to possess tumor growth inhibiting activity and be able to counteract PI3K/Akt and Trx system survival signaling. 相似文献16.
Aim
Resveratrol (RES) is a well-known antioxidant, yet in combination with other antioxidant vitamins, it was found to be more effective than any of these antioxidants alone. Present work aims to compare the antioxidant actions of resveratrol with and without vitamin C following delivery as liposomes tested using chemical and cellular antioxidative test systems.Main methods
Liposomes were prepared by the thin film hydration method and characterised for percent drug entrapment (PDE), Z-average mean size (nm), polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential. Antioxidative capacity was determined by studying the inhibition of AAPH induced luminol enhanced chemiluminescence and inhibition of ROS production in isolated blood leukocytes. Intracellular oxygen-derived radicals were measured using flow cytometry with buffy coats (BC) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells using H2DCF-DA dye.Key findings
Particle size varied from 134.2 ± 0.265 nm to 103.3 ± 1.687 nm; PDI ≤ 0.3; zeta potential values were greater than − 30 mV and PDE ≥ 80%. Radical scavenging effect was enhanced with liposomal systems; oxidative burst reaction in BC was inhibited by liposomal formulations, with the effect slightly enhanced in presence of vitamin C. Reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production during spontaneous oxidative burst of BC and incubation of HUVECs with H2O2 further intensified the antioxidative effects of pure RES and liposomal formulations.Significance
The present work clearly shows that the antioxidative effects of resveratrol loaded into liposomes are more pronounced when compared to pure resveratrol. Liposomal resveratrol is even active within the intracellular compartments as RES could effectively quench the intracellular accumulation of ROS. 相似文献17.
Bianca Bianco Milton Ghirelli-Filho Camila M. Cavalheiro Viviane Cavalcanti Carla Peluso Marcello M. Gava Sidney Glina Denise M. Christofolini Caio P. Barbosa 《Gene》2013
Purpose
In recent years, considerable concern has been expressed about the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on sperm function, because ROS at high levels is potentially detrimental to sperm function and quality. Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful anti-oxidant present in seminal plasma. The aim of the study was to analyze the distribution of the of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene (T-786C, G894T, e 4a/b) polymorphisms in idiopathic infertile Brazilian men and evaluate the possible role of these polymorphisms in sperm count.Methods
A case–control study was performed comprising 208 infertile men [n = 74 with non-obstructive azoospermia and n = 134 with severe oligozoospermia] and 201 fertile men as controls. Genotyping of eNOS polymorphisms was performed by real time (T-786C and G894T) and conventional PCR (4a/b). The results were analyzed statistically and a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant.Results
According to the sperm count, relatively similar eNOS polymorphism genotypes and allele frequencies were found among the groups. Combined genotypes of the eNOS polymorphisms did not identify a haplotype associated with idiopathic infertility, even when the patients were separated in non-obstructive azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia.Conclusion
In conclusion, the findings demonstrate that, in Brazilian population studied, genetic variations, T-786C, G894T, and e 4a/b, of the eNOS gene are not associated with male infertility. 相似文献18.
Kamaldeep Gill Abhay K. Singh Vaishali Kapoor Lokesh Nigam Rahul Kumar Prasida Holla Satya N. Das Savita Yadav Naidu Subbarao Bidhu K. Mohanti Sharmistha Dey 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
The p38α MAP kinase pathway is involved in inflammation, cell differentiation, growth, apoptosis and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1β. The overproduction of these cytokines plays an important role in cancer. The aim of this work was to design a peptide inhibitor on the basis of structural information of the active site of p38α.Methods
A tetrapeptide, VWCS as p38α inhibitor was designed on the basis of structural information of the ATP binding site by molecular modeling. The inhibition study of peptide with p38α was performed by ELISA, binding study by Surface Plasmon Resonance and anti-proliferative assays by MTT and flow cytometry.Results
The percentage inhibition of designed VWCS against pure p38α protein and serum of HNSCC patients was 70.30 and 71.5%, respectively. The biochemical assay demonstrated the KD and IC50 of the selective peptide as 7.22 × 10− 9 M and 20.08 nM, respectively. The VWCS as inhibitor significantly reduced viability of oral cancer KB cell line with an IC50 value of 10 μM and induced apoptosis by activating Caspase 3 and 7.Conclusions
VWCS efficiently interacted at the ATP binding pocket of p38α with high potency and can be used as a potent inhibitor in case of HNSCC.General significance
VWCS can act as an anticancer agent as it potentially inhibits the cell growth and induces apoptosis in oral cancer cell-line in a dose as well as time dependent manner. Hence, p38α MAP kinase inhibitor can be a potential therapeutic agent for human oral cancer. 相似文献19.
Ya-Qiong Xu Shao-Ju Jin Ning Liu Yu-Xiang Li Jie Zheng Lin Ma Juan Du Ru Zhou Cheng-Jun Zhao Yang Niu Tao Sun Jian-Qiang Yu 《Biochemical and biophysical research communications》2014
Objective
To investigate whether aloperine (ALO) has antinociceptive effects on neuropathic pain induced by chronic constriction injury, whether ALO reduces ROS against neuropathic pain, and what are the mechanisms involved in ALO attenuated neuropathic pain.Methods
Mechanical and cold allodynia, thermal and mechanical hyperalgesia and spinal thermal hyperalgesia were estimated by behavior methods such as Von Frey filaments, cold-plate, radiant heat, paw pressure and tail immersion on one day before surgery and days 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14 after surgery, respectively. In addition, T-AOC, GSH-PX, T-AOC and MDA in the spinal cord (L4/5) were measured to evaluate anti-oxidation activity of ALO on neuropathic pain. Expressions of NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) in the spinal cord (L4/5) were analyzed by using Western blot.Results
Administration of ALO (80 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly increased paw withdrawal threshold, paw pressure, paw withdrawal latencies, tail-curling latencies, T-AOC, GSH-PX and T-SOD concentration, reduced the numbers of paw lifts and MDA concentration compared to CCI group. ALO attenuated CCI induced up-regulation of expressions of NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β at the dose of 80 mg/kg (i.p.). Pregabalin produced similar effects serving as positive control at the dose of 10 mg/kg (i.p.).Conclusion
ALO has antinociceptive effects on neuropathic pain induced by CCI. The antinociceptive effects of ALO against neuropathic pain is related to reduction of ROS, via suppression of NF-κB pathway. 相似文献20.