靶向干扰PROK1基因对结直肠癌细胞HT29增殖和迁移的影响

为研究前动力蛋白1(PROK1)对结直肠癌细胞增殖与迁移的作用机制,设计合成3条针对PROK1基因的靶向干扰序列,采用荧光显微镜观察干扰片段的转染情况,实时荧光定量PCR分析靶向干扰PROK1基因后PROK1 mRNA下调的表达水平,采用MTT、平板克隆形成试验、transwell迁移实验检测敲除PROK1后对HT29细胞增殖和迁移的影响。结果显示:荧光标记的Cy3-siRNA成功转染到HT29细胞中;3条靶向PROK1基因siRNA-62、siRNA-341、siRNA-1121转染HT29细胞48 h后,沉默效率分别为35%、70%、50%;与阴性对照组相比,siRNA-341组细胞增殖明显被抑制,24 h抑制最显著(p0.01);siRNA-341组的细胞克隆形成率(19.3±1.989 9)与空脂质体对照组(30.3±3.780 6)和阴性对照组(32.3±2.404 1)相比显著减少(p0.05);siRNA-341组通过小室迁移的细胞数(76±9.539 3)与空脂质体对照组(212±2.645 7)和阴性对照组(193±7.539 8)相比明显减少(p0.01)。本研究发现PROK1基因促进结直肠癌细胞的增殖和转移,PROK1基因有望成为治疗结直肠癌潜在的靶位点。     

利用lncRNA和mRNA表达谱揭示热疗对胃癌耐药细胞SGC-7901/DDP增敏的机制（英文）

药物耐药导致胃癌(gastric cancer, GC)细胞对化疗的敏感性降低,而热疗(hyperthermia, HT)可以增加化疗的敏感性并引起细胞内基因发生特异性表达。然而,热疗增强细胞SGC-7901/DDP对顺铂(cisplatin,diaminedichloroplatinum, DDP)敏感性的分子机制研究尚缺乏报道。在本研究中,利用MTT实验和流式细胞术分析了对照组、DDP组、HT组和DDP联合HT组细胞SGC-7901/DDP的增殖与凋亡情况。采用高通量微阵列分析和实时定量聚合酶链式反应(qRT-PCR)分析热疗增敏的分子机制。结果显示,与DDP组相比,HT组与DDP联合HT组的细胞增殖被显著抑制(P0.001),而与DDP联合HT组细胞相比,HT组细胞增殖受抑制更为显著(P0.05);与DDP组相比,HT组、DDP联合HT组细胞发生早期凋亡的比例显著增加(P0.001),且DDP联合HT组明显高于HT组(P0.05),表明HT增强了顺铂对细胞SGC-7901/DDP的敏感性。相比对照组,在DDP联合HT干预后,LINC00161和TCONS_00018082上调(P0.01),LINC00473和TCONS_00015171下调(P0.01);另外,DDP联合HT组比对照组中的差异表达mRNA显著富集在凋亡信号通路、TGF-β信号通路和Notch信号通路(P0.05)。本研究提示,热疗可能通过调控上述lncRNA和相关通路增强细胞SGC-7901/DDP对顺铂的敏感性。     

CAFs调控MAPK/ERK5通路抑制结直肠癌HT-29细胞凋亡

为探讨肿瘤相关成纤维细胞(CAFs)对结直肠癌细胞增殖和凋亡的影响及分子机制,本研究通过组织贴壁法从结直肠癌组织中分离CAFs,并验证CAFs中α-SMA的表达;通过Transwell建立CAFs和结直肠癌细胞系HT-29共培养系统,CCK8检测结直肠癌HT-29细胞活力;流式细胞术检测HT-29细胞凋亡率;通过实时荧光定量PCR和Western blotting检测结直肠癌细胞中VEGF的mRNA和蛋白表达以及ERK5磷酸化水平。与对照NFs相比,α-SMA在结CAFs中表达显著增加(p0.01)。CCK8结果表明CAFs促进结直肠癌细胞的增殖;流式结果显示CAFs能抑制细胞凋亡;Real-time RT-PCR和Western blotting结果显示CAFs促进结直肠癌细胞内VEGF的mRNA和蛋白表达,并促进ERK5磷酸化。本研究初步表明,CAFs激活MAPK/ERK5通路和VEGF的表达,可促进结直肠癌HT-29细胞增殖。     

ATAD3A在结直肠癌组织中的表达及其对细胞生长的影响

目的:探讨三磷酸腺苷酶家族蛋白3A(ATAD3A)在结直肠癌组织中的表达情况,并验证其对结直肠癌细胞RKO和HCT116生长的影响。方法:收集结直肠癌患者配对癌与癌旁组织115例,通过免疫组化方式验证ATAD3A在结直肠癌组织与癌旁的表达差异。采用慢病毒转染和si-RNA干涉的方式构建ATAD3A过表达和敲低肠癌细胞系,并采用MTS,流式检测细胞周期和细胞凋亡等方法验证ATAD3A对结直肠癌细胞系RKO和HCT116的影响。结果:ATAD3A在结直肠癌组织中表达较癌旁组织显著升高(P0.001)。在结直肠癌细胞系RKO和HCT116中过表达ATAD3A后,细胞增殖能力明显增强,处于S期的细胞比例明显增加,而且细胞凋亡数量明显减少。反之,在上述肠癌细胞中干涉ATAD3A后,细胞增殖能力减弱,细胞大部分停滞于G1期,而且凋亡细胞数量明显增多。结论:ATAD3A在结直肠癌组织中表达升高,且ATAD3A通过促进细胞增殖、细胞周期进程和抑制细胞凋亡等方式促进肠癌细胞的生长。     

表皮生长因子对精原干细胞的作用研究

应用不连续Percoll梯度液和选择性贴壁法分离纯化精原干细胞:c-kit细胞免疫组化鉴定细胞类型;MTT法研究EGF对精原干细胞增殖的效应;加入MAPK-ERK信号通路特异性抑制剂PD98059,探讨EGF对精原干细胞增殖作用的可能机制.证明:1)c-kit细胞免疫组化结果显示分离得到细胞为精原千细胞;2)MTT结果显示各实验组比对照组细胞数量均有显著增多(p＜0.01),且20 ng/mL剂量组的增殖作用最明显;3)与对照组相比,加入PD98095组的活细胞数有显著下降(p＜0.01).结论:EGF能够促进精原干细胞的增殖,并且可以通过MAPK-ERK信号通路起作用.     

姜黄素对H_2O_2诱导的HT29细胞氧化损伤的保护作用及机制研究

研究姜黄素对H_2O_2诱导HT29细胞氧化应激的保护作用及其可能的分子机制。分别采用低、中、高浓度姜黄素处理H_2O_2诱导的HT29细胞氧化损伤模型,并设置H_2O_2模型组和正常对照组;MTT法确定H_2O_2最佳损伤浓度和时间及姜黄素(2.5、5、10μmol/L)对H_2O_2诱导的HT29细胞活性的影响;Annexin V/PI双标记流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡情况;PI染色流式细胞术检测细胞周期变化;DCFH-DA荧光探针检测细胞内活性氧(ROS);JC-1染色检测细胞线粒体膜电位;比色法测定乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)释放量,以及丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、caspase-3和caspase-9的水平。结果显示姜黄素组(2.5、5、10μmol/L)明显提高H_2O_2诱导的HT29细胞的存活率(P0.05,P0.01);与H_2O_2模型组相比,姜黄素组细胞凋亡率降低(P0.01),增殖指数增高(P0.05,P0.01),LDH释放量和细胞内ROS降低(P0.05,P0.01),线粒体膜电位上升(P0.01),SOD活力增加(P0.01),MDA降低(P0.01),caspase-3和caspase-9活性增强(P0.01),并呈剂量-效应关系。结果表明姜黄素在一定剂量范围内对H_2O_2诱导的HT29细胞氧化损伤具有较好的保护作用,该作用可能与清除ROS,减轻DNA氧化损伤,抑制线粒体通路介导的细胞凋亡有关。     

ADAM17通过EGFR-PI3K/Akt/p27通路调控前列腺癌细胞增殖

ADAM17是金属蛋白酶家族(ADAMs)成员之一,研究发现ADAM17可以通过水解细胞表面蛋白的胞外结构域导致肿瘤细胞的增殖和转移.本课题前期研究结果显示,与LNCap细胞相比,ADAM17在DU145细胞中高表达,且与细胞增殖相关.为了研究ADAM17与前列腺癌细胞增殖相关基因p27表达的关系及调控机制,我们采用RNAi技术下调ADAM17的表达,加入PMA(一种ADAM17的激活剂)上调ADAM17的表达,通过细胞计数和CCK-8方法检测细胞增殖,RT-PCR检测p27mRNA的表达,Western印迹检测ADAM17的表达;进一步阻断EGFR和PI3K/Akt信号转导,RT-PCR方法检测p27mRNA的表达,Western印迹检测ADAM17、EGFR、pEGFR、Akt和pAkt的表达.结果显示ADAM17的表达与前列腺癌细胞的增殖呈正相关(P0.05);p27mRNA的表达与ADAM17的表达呈负相关(P0.05);分别阻断EGFR和PI3K/Akt信号转导通路,同时使ADAM17表达增加,与对照组(单独PMA处理组)相比,p27mRNA的表达均增加(P0.05).提示ADAM17调控前列腺癌细胞增殖相关基因p27表达是通过EGFR-PI3K/Akt信号通路实现的.     

地高辛对结直肠癌细胞株体外生长的影响

该文研究了地高辛(digoxin)对结直肠癌HT29、SW480和SW620细胞株增殖、迁移和侵袭能力以及上皮–间质转换(epithelial-mesenchymal transition,EMT)的影响。采用MTT检测不同浓度地高辛分别作用于HT29、SW480和SW620细胞株24、48、72 h后的细胞增殖。采用划痕实验测量细胞的迁移率。采用Transwell侵袭实验测定细胞侵袭能力。采用Western blot测定相关上皮–间质转换标志物E-钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、N-钙黏蛋白(N-cadherin)、SNAIL、Slug和波形蛋白(vimentin)以及VEGF蛋白质水平。RT-PCR检测地高辛干预细胞后VEGF mRNA水平。结果发现,地高辛能有效抑制HT29和SW480细胞的增殖,且具有浓度和时间依赖性,但对SW620细胞无显著抑制作用。地高辛能够抑制HT29和SW480细胞的迁移和侵袭能力,但对SW620细胞无显著作用。EMT标志物检测结果发现,与对照组相比,HT29和SW480细胞E-钙黏蛋白水平显著升高,N-钙黏蛋白、SNAIL、Slug、波形蛋白水平显著降低,SW620细胞E-钙黏蛋白水平显著升高,Slug蛋白质水平显著降低,但VEGF水平在SW620细胞无明显改变而在HT29和SW480细胞中显著降低。与对照组相比,地高辛干预HT29细胞后,细胞中VEGF mRNA水平明显降低,而SW620细胞无显著变化。结果提示,地高辛能够抑制结直肠癌细胞的增殖,抑制其EMT的发展,对治疗结直肠未转移癌具有更好的潜力。     

TRAF4调控人结直肠癌细胞增殖的机制研究

目的:研究TRAF4影响结直肠癌细胞增殖的分子机制。方法:MTS和软琼脂集落形成实验检测基因沉默TRAF4后对结直肠癌细胞生长及相关信号通路的影响,检测TRAF4表达下调后结直肠癌细胞的糖酵解变化及己糖激酶II的表达和结直肠细胞对5-Fu的敏感性。结果:基因沉默TRAF4抑制结直肠癌细胞的停泊依赖和停泊非依赖增殖,抑制EGF诱导的Akt活化,下调结直肠癌细胞糖酵解,抑制己糖激酶II的表达,增加结直肠癌细胞对5-Fu的敏感性。结论:TRAF4通过调控糖代谢影响结直肠癌细胞增殖。     

Anti-proliferative effect of cytohesin inhibition in gefitinib-resistant lung cancer cells

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI), such as gefitinib, have been proven to efficiently inhibit the proliferation of a subset of non small-cell lung cancers (NSCLC). Unfortunately, the majority of NSCLC expressing wild type EGFR is primarily resistant to EGFR-TKI treatment. Here, we show that the proliferation of the gefitinib-resistant NSCLC cell lines H460 and A549 is reduced by the small molecule SecinH3 which indirectly attenuates EGFR activation by inhibition of cytohesins, a class of recently discovered cytoplasmic EGFR activators. SecinH3 and gefitinib showed a synergistic antiproliferative effect, which correlated with a profound inhibition of Akt activation and survivin expression. Treating mice bearing H460 xenografts with SecinH3 showed the antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effect of SecinH3 in vivo. Our data suggest that targeting the EGFR indirectly by inhibiting its cytoplasmic activators, the cytohesins, has the potential to improve the treatment of primarily EGFR-TKI resistant lung cancers.     

Neurotensin-induced Erk1/2 phosphorylation and growth of human colonic cancer cells are independent from growth factors receptors activation

Neurotensin (NT) promotes the proliferation of human colonic cancer cells by undefined mechanisms. We already demonstrated that, in the human colon adenocarcinoma cell line HT29, the effects of NT were mediated by a complex formed between the NT receptor-1 (NTSR1) and-3 (NTSR3). Here we examined cellular mechanisms that led to NT-induced MAP kinase phosphorylation and growth factors receptors transactivation in colonic cancer cells and proliferation in HT29 cells. With the aim to identify upstream signaling involved in NT-elicited MAP kinase activation, we found that the stimulatory effects of the peptide were totally independent from the activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) both in the HT29 and the HCT116 cells. NT was unable to promote phosphorylation of EGFR and to compete with EGF for its binding to the receptor. Pharmacological approaches allowed us to differentiate EGF and NT signaling in HT29 cells since only NT activation of Erk1/2 was shown to be sensitive to PKC inhibitors and since only NT increased the intracellular level of calcium. We also observed that NT was not able to transactivate Insulin-like growth factor receptor.Our findings indicate that, in the HT29 and HCT116 cell lines, NT stimulates MAP kinase phosphorylation and cell growth by a pathway which does not involve EGF system but rather NT receptors which transduce their own intracellular effectors. These results indicate that depending on the cell line used, blocking EGFR is not the general rule to inhibit NT-induced cancer cell proliferation.     

Cytohesins are cytoplasmic ErbB receptor activators

Signaling by ErbB receptors requires the activation of their cytoplasmic kinase domains, which is initiated by ligand binding to the receptor ectodomains. Cytoplasmic factors contributing to the activation are unknown. Here we identify members of the cytohesin protein family as such factors. Cytohesin inhibition decreased ErbB receptor autophosphorylation and signaling, whereas cytohesin overexpression stimulated receptor activation. Monitoring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) conformation by anisotropy microscopy together with cell-free reconstitution of cytohesin-dependent receptor autophosphorylation indicate that cytohesins facilitate conformational rearrangements in the intracellular domains of dimerized receptors. Consistent with cytohesins playing a prominent role in ErbB receptor signaling, we found that cytohesin overexpression correlated with EGF signaling pathway activation in human lung adenocarcinomas. Chemical inhibition of cytohesins resulted in reduced proliferation of EGFR-dependent lung cancer cells in?vitro and in?vivo. Our results establish cytohesins as cytoplasmic conformational activators of ErbB receptors that are of pathophysiological relevance.     

Effects of Endogenous Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling on DNA Synthesis and ERK Activation in a Cytokine-Dependent Hematopoietic Cell Line

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is commonly thought to affect the proliferation of many cells, especially epithelial cells. Aberrant expression of the receptor for EGF, (EGFR) or members of the EGFR family is often implicated in the etiology of many cancers. Ligation of the EGFR results in the activation of many downstream signaling pathways which have profound effects on cell cycle progression and the prevention of apoptosis. In general, the EGFR is thought to be either not expressed or expressed at low levels in hematopoietic cells. We determined that the EGFR was expressed at a low level in the murine cytokine-dependent hematopoietic cell line FDC-P1 but not in an additional murine IL-3 dependent cell line FL5.12. EGF induced a mild effect on DNA synthesis and ERK activation in EGFR positive FDC-P1 cells but not EGFR negative FL5.12 cells. Addition of suboptimal concentrations of IL-3 synergized with EGF in stimulating DNA synthesis in EGFR-positive FDC-P1 cells. Likewise, the EGFR inhibitor AG1478 induced apoptosis in EGFR positive FDC-P1 cells but not EGFR negative FL5.12 cells. Both cell lines can be directly transformed to cytokine independence by activated EGFR (v-ERBB) expression in the absence of autocrine growth factors indicating that they are poised to fully utilize EGFR mediated signal transduction pathways as a means for proliferation. These results document the functional importance of endogenous EGFR signaling pathway in some hematopoietic cells.     

The role of EGF‐EGFR signalling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma inflammatory microenvironment

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and their receptor (EGFR) play an important role in the development of cancer proliferation, and metastasis, although the mechanism remains unclear. The present study aimed at investigating the role of EGF‐EGFR signalling pathway in the development of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) inflammatory environment. Gene profiles of inflammatory cytokines from HCC were measured. Cell bio‐behaviours of HCC with low or high metastasis were detected by the live cell monitoring system. Cell proliferation was measured by CCK8. The protein level of CXCL5 and CXCL8 was measured by ELISA. The phosphorylation of PI3K, ERK, MAPK was measured by western blot. EGF significantly induced cell proliferation in HepG2 cells, but not in HCCLM3 cells. EGF prompted the cell movement in both HepG2 and HCCLM3 and regulated the production of CXCL5 and CXCL8 from HCC, which were inhibited by EGFR inhibitor, Erk inhibitor (U0126), or PI3K inhibitors (BEZ‐235 and SHBM1009). HCC proliferation, metastasis and production of inflammatory cytokines were regulated via EGF‐EGFR signal pathways. CXCL5 could interact with CXCL8, possibly by CXCR2 or the cross‐talk between CXCR2 and EGFR. EGF‐EGFR signaling pathway can be the potential target of therapies for HCC.     

IL-8 promotes cell proliferation and migration through metalloproteinase-cleavage proHB-EGF in human colon carcinoma cells

Interleukin-8 (IL-8) has been reported to promote tumor cell growth in colon cancer cells after binding to its receptors, which are members of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family. Recent studies demonstrated that stimulation of GPCR can induce shedding of epidermal growth factor (EGF) ligands via activation of a disintegrin and metalloprotease (ADAM), with subsequent transactivation of the EGF receptor (EGFR). In this study, we investigated mechanisms of cell proliferation and migration stimulated by IL-8 in a human colon carcinoma cell line (Caco2). IL-8 increased DNA synthesis of Caco2 in a dose dependent manner and this was inhibited by ADAM, EGFR kinase, and MEK inhibitors. IL-8 transiently induced EGFR tyrosine phosphorylation after 5-90 min and this was completely inhibited by ADAM inhibitor. Neutralizing antibody against HB-EGF as a key ligand for EGFR also blocked transactivation of EGFR and cell proliferation by IL-8. Since IL-8-induced cell migration was further suppressed by the ADAM inhibitor and the HB-EGF neutralizing antibody, our data indicate that IL-8 induces cell proliferation and migration by an ADAM-dependent pathway, and that HB-EGF plays an important role as the major ligand for this pathway.     

槐耳清膏抑制非小细胞肺癌细胞增殖和血管新生的作用机制研究

目的:探讨槐耳清膏抑制非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)细胞增殖和血管新生的作用机制。方法:选择对数生长期的NSCLC细胞,经过传代培养成细胞株后采用随机法分成低剂量组、高剂量组以及空白对照组。其中低剂量组和高剂量组分别加入5μmol/L、10μmol/L的槐耳清膏进行处理,而空白对照组未加入槐耳清膏处理。利用细胞增殖毒性试验法(MTT)检测NSCLC细胞的存活率,并采用蛋白免疫印迹实验(WB)法检测表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)和血管内皮生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)、磷酸化EGFR(pEGFR)、磷酸化VEGFR2(pVEGFR2)、磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶(PI3K)、磷酸化丝氨酸/苏氨酸特异性蛋白激酶(pAKT)(pAKT)、磷酸化细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(pERK1/2)、磷酸化应激活化蛋白激酶1/2(pJNK1/2)、磷酸化-p38(pp38)、细胞周期蛋白D1(Cyclin D1)及增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)蛋白表达水平。结果:低剂量组、高剂量组NSCLC细胞的存活率均显著低于空白对照组(P<0.05)。与空白对照组相比,槐耳清膏处理NSCLC细胞后,低剂量组、高剂量组中pEGFR、pVEGFR2蛋白的相对表达水平均显著降低(P<0.05)。与空白对照组比较,槐耳清膏处理NSCLC细胞后,低剂量组、高剂量组中PI3K蛋白、pAKT、pERK1/2、pJNK1/2、pp38、Cyclin D1及PCNA的相对表达水平均显著降低(P<0.05)。结论:基于EGFR/VEGFR2信号通路,槐耳清膏对NSCLC细胞增殖和血管新生有一定的抑制作用,可能成为一种针对NSCLC的有用靶向药物。     

IGFBP-3 Can Either Inhibit or Enhance EGF-mediated Growth of Breast Epithelial Cells Dependent upon the Presence of Fibronectin

Progression of breast cancer is associated with remodeling of the extracellular matrix, often involving a switch from estrogen dependence to a dependence on EGF receptor (EGFR)/HER-2 and is accompanied by increased expression of the main binding protein for insulin-like growth factors (IGFBP-3). We have examined the effects of IGFBP-3 on EGF responses of breast epithelial cells in the context of changes in the extracellular matrix. On plastic and laminin with MCF-10A normal breast epithelial cells, EGF and IGFBP-3 each increased cell growth and together produced a synergistic response, whereas with T47D breast cancer cells IGFBP-3 alone had no effect, but the ability of EGF to increase cell proliferation was markedly inhibited in the presence of IGFBP-3. In contrast on fibronectin with MCF-10A cells, IGFBP-3 alone inhibited cell growth and blocked EGF-induced proliferation. With the cancer cells, IGFBP-3 alone had no effect but enhanced the EGF-induced increase in cell growth. The insulin-like growth factor-independent effects of IGFBP-3 alone on cell proliferation were completely abrogated in the presence of an EGFR, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Iressa. Although IGFBP-3 did not affect EGFR phosphorylation [Tyr¹⁰⁶⁸], it was found to modulate receptor internalization and was associated with activation of Rho and subsequent changes in MAPK phosphorylation. The levels of fibronectin and IGFBP-3 within breast tumors may determine their dependence on EGFR and their response to therapies targeting this receptor.     

Activation of PPAR{gamma} by curcumin inhibits Moser cell growth and mediates suppression of gene expression of cyclin D1 and EGFR

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the United States. Curcumin, the yellow pigment in turmeric, possesses inhibitory effects on growth of a variety of tumor cells by reducing cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. Effects of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARgamma) on stimulating cell differentiation and on inducing cell cycle arrest have attracted attention from the perspective of treatment and prevention of cancer. The aim of this study was to elucidate the mechanisms by which curcumin inhibits colon cancer cell growth. In the present report, we observed that curcumin, in a dose-dependent manner, inhibited the growth of Moser cells, a human colon cancer-derived cell line, and stimulated the trans-activating activity of PPARgamma. Further studies demonstrated that activation of PPARgamma was required for curcumin to inhibit Moser cell growth. Activation of PPARgamma mediated curcumin suppression of the expression of cyclin D1, a critical protein in the cell cycle, in Moser cells. In addition, curcumin blocked EGF signaling by inhibiting EGF receptor (EGFR) tyrosine phosphorylation and suppressing the gene expression of EGFR mediated by activation of PPARgamma. In addition to curcumin reduction of the level of phosphorylated PPARgamma, inhibition of cyclin D1 expression played a major and significant role in curcumin stimulation of PPARgamma activity in Moser cells. Taken together, our results demonstrated for the first time that curcumin activation of PPARgamma inhibited Moser cell growth and mediated the suppression of the gene expression of cyclin D1 and EGFR. These results provided a novel insight into the roles and mechanisms of curcumin in inhibition of colon cancer cell growth and potential therapeutic strategies for treatment of colon cancer.     

Smac调控Caspase-3对耐药肺腺癌细胞株生物活性及相关信号的研究

摘要 目的：探讨Smac基因调控Caspase-3表达对紫杉醇耐药肺腺癌细胞株生物活性及经典凋亡信号通路的作用机制。方法：取构建好的耐药A549细胞,将其分为A549细胞（LC）组、A549细胞+Smac-NC（SN）组、A549细胞+Smac抑制剂（SI）组、A549细胞+Smac激动剂（SM）组、A549细胞+Caspase-3-NC（CN）组、A549细胞+Caspase-3抑制剂（CI）组、A549细胞+Caspase-3激动剂（CM）组、A549细胞+Smac激动剂+Caspase-3激动剂（MM）组;Real-time PCR法检测正常肺上皮细胞及4种肺腺癌细胞系中Smac、Caspase-3表达水平,将阴性对照、Smac、Caspase-3类似物转染至紫杉醇耐药肺腺癌细胞株,MTT法检测细胞增殖,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡,免疫印迹法检测经典凋亡信号通路表达,并分析Smac与Caspase-3的相关性。结果：肺腺癌细胞系中的Smac、Caspase-3 mRNA表达量显著低于正常肺上皮细胞系BEAS-2B（P＜0.05）,其中A549的Smac、Caspase-3 mRNA值最小（P＜0.05）,因此选取其作为此次实验细胞;LC组与SN组相比,细胞增殖率、凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达基本无差异（P＞0.05）,与SN组相比,SI组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达明显降低（P＜0.05）,增殖率、Bcl-2表达明显升高（P＜0.05）,与SI组相比,SM组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达明显升高（P＜0.05）,增殖率、Bcl-2表达明显降低（P＜0.05）;LC组与CN组相比,细胞增殖率、凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达基本无差异（P＞0.05）,与CN组相比,CI组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达明显降低（P＜0.05）,增殖率、Bcl-2表达明显升高（P＜0.05）,与CI组相比,CM组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达明显升高（P＜0.05）,增殖率、Bcl-2表达明显降低（P＜0.05）;SM组与CM组相比,细胞增殖率、凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达基本无差异（P＞0.05）,与CM组相比,MM组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3、Bax、Cyto-C蛋白表达明显升高（P＜0.05）,增殖率、Bcl-2表达明显降低（P＜0.05）;Smac与Caspase-3呈现正相关（r=0.470,P=0.002）,组间具有显著差异。结论：Smac基因可显著改善紫杉醇耐药肺腺癌细胞株细胞生物活性,并激活经典凋亡信号通路,其作用机制可能与调控Caspase-3表达有关。