Objective:To investigate the effects of an ethanol extract of Kalopanax septemlobus(Thunb.)Koidz.leaf(EEKS) on cell proliferation in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its mechanisms of action.Methods:Cells were...Objective:To investigate the effects of an ethanol extract of Kalopanax septemlobus(Thunb.)Koidz.leaf(EEKS) on cell proliferation in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its mechanisms of action.Methods:Cells were treated with EEKS and subsequently analyzed for cell proliferation and flow cytometry analysis.Expressions of cell cycle regulators were determined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction analysis and Western blotting,and activation of eyclin-associaled kinases studied using kinase assays.Results:The EEKS suppressed cell proliferation in both HepG2 and Hep3 B cells,but showed a more sensitive anli-proliferative activity in HepG2 cells.Flow cytometry analysis revealed an association between the growth inhibitory effect of EEKS and with G_1 phase cell cycle arrest in HepG2 cells,along with the dephosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein(pRB) and enhanced binding of pRB with the E2 F transcription factor family proteins.Treatment with EEKS also increased the expression of cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK) inhibitors,such as p21WAF1/CIP1 and p27KIP1.without any noticeable changes in G_1 cyclins and CDKs(except for a slight decrease in CDK4).Treatment of HepG2 cells with EEKS also increased the binding of p21 and p27 with CDK4 and CDK6.which was paralleled by a marked decrease in the cyclin D- and cyclin E-associated kinase activities.Conclusions:Overall,our findings suggest that EEKS may be an effective treatment for liver cancer through suppression of cancer cell proliferation via G_1,cell cycle arrest Further studies arc required to identify the active compounds in EEKS.展开更多
Objective: Squamous esophageal carcinoma is highly prevalent in developing countries, especially in China. Tu Bei Mu (TBM), a traditional folk medicine, has been used to treat esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (E...Objective: Squamous esophageal carcinoma is highly prevalent in developing countries, especially in China. Tu Bei Mu (TBM), a traditional folk medicine, has been used to treat esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) for a long term. tubeimoside I (TBMS1) is the main component of TBM, exhibiting great anticancer potential. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of TBMS1 cytotoxic effect on EC109 cells. Methods: Comparative nuclear proteomic approach was applied in the current study and we identified several altered protein spots. Further biochemical studies were carried out to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential, cell cycle and corresponding proteins' expression and location. Results: Subcellular proteomic study in the nucleus from EC109 cells revealed that altered proteins were associated with mitochondrial function and cell proliferation. Further biochemical studies showed that TBMSl-induced molecular events were related to mitochondria-induced intrinsic apoptosis and P21-cyclin B 1/cdc2 complex-related G2/M cell cycle arrest. Conclusions: Considering the conventional application of TBM in esophageal cancer, TBMS1 therefore may have a great potential as a chemotherapeutic drug candidate for ESCC.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the anti-tumor effects of Paris chinensis dioscin(PCD)and mechanisms regarding cell cycle regulation and apoptosis in human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.METHODS:Cell viability was analyzed by the 3...AIM:To investigate the anti-tumor effects of Paris chinensis dioscin(PCD)and mechanisms regarding cell cycle regulation and apoptosis in human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.METHODS:Cell viability was analyzed by the 3-(4,5-di-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay.Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry and laser scanning confocal microscope(LSCM)using Annexin-V/propidium iodide(PI)staining,and the cell cycle was evaluated using PI staining with flow cytom-etry.Intracellular calcium ions were detected under fluorescence microscope.The expression of cell cycle and apoptosis-related proteins cyclin B1,CDK1,cytochrome C and caspase-3 was measured by immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS:PCD had an anti-proliferation effect on human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells in a dose-and time-de-pendent manner.After treatment of SGC-7901 cells with PCD,apoptosis appeared in SGC-7901 cells.Morpho-logical changes typical of apoptosis were also observed with LSCM by Annexin V/PI staining,and the cell number of the G0/G1 phase was decreased,while the number of cells in the G2/M phase was increased.Cell cycle-related proteins,such as cyclin B1 and CDK1,were all down-regulated,but caspase-3 and cytochrome C were up-regulated.Moreover,intracellular calcium accumulation occurred in PCD-treated cells.CONCLUSION:G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis induced by PCD are associated with the inhibition of CDK-activating kinase activity and the activation of Ca2+-related mitochondrion pathway in SGC-7901 cells.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) water extract on human hepatoma cell lines,HepG2 and Hep3B cells. METHODS: The cytotoxicity of Chaga extract was s...AIM: To investigate the anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) water extract on human hepatoma cell lines,HepG2 and Hep3B cells. METHODS: The cytotoxicity of Chaga extract was screened by 3-4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Morphological observation,flow cytometry analysis,Western blot were employed to elucidate the cytotoxic mechanism of Chaga extract. RESULTS: HepG2 cells were more sensitive to Chaga extract than Hep3B cells,as demonstrated by markedly reduced cell viability. Chaga extract inhibited the cell growth in a dose-dependent manner,which was accompanied with G0/G1-phase arrest and apoptotic cell death. In addition,G0/G1 arrest in the cell cycle was closely associated with down-regulation of p53,pRb,p27,cyclins D1,D2,E,cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk) 2,Cdk4,and Cdk6 expression. CONCLUSION: Chaga mushroom may provide a new therapeutic option,as a potential anticancer agent,in the treatment of hepatoma.展开更多
苹果是我国种植面积最广的温带水果之一,由苹果黑腐皮壳菌(Valsa mali)引起的苹果树腐烂病(Valsa canker of apple)是危害我国苹果树最为严重的病害之一。明确病原菌生长发育、响应环境胁迫及致病作用,解析病原菌的适应性及致病分子机制...苹果是我国种植面积最广的温带水果之一,由苹果黑腐皮壳菌(Valsa mali)引起的苹果树腐烂病(Valsa canker of apple)是危害我国苹果树最为严重的病害之一。明确病原菌生长发育、响应环境胁迫及致病作用,解析病原菌的适应性及致病分子机制,有利于提出病害新的防控措施。本研究应用Double-joint PCR以及gap-repair方法获得基因VM1G_08720的缺失突变体和回补菌株。利用十字交叉法和伤口接种等方法,研究了基因VM1G_08720对病菌生长发育和致病性的影响。通过在PDA培养基中分别添加400μg/mL的荧光增白剂、200μg/mL的刚果红、0.01%的SDS三种细胞壁干扰剂和0.5M的NaCl、0.5M山梨醇两种渗透胁迫因子,研究了该基因对病菌细胞壁完整性的维持及渗透胁迫的影响。通过设置不同pH的培养基,研究了基因VM1G_08720在不同pH下对病菌生长发育的影响。研究结果显示,与野生型sdau11-175相比,基因VM1G_08720缺失突变体在菌落颜色、菌丝致密度、生长速率无显著差异,分生孢子器产生数量减少;在含有200μg/mL刚果红、0.01%SDS的培养基上,抑制率显著降低,在含有0.5 M NaCl的培养基上的抑制率显著增加,而在含有400μg/mL荧光增白剂和0.5 M山梨醇的培养基上,无显著差异;在pH为4-10时,生长速率显著降低,而在pH为11-12时,无显著性差异;在苹果果实和苹果枝条上的病斑大小无显著性差异,回补菌株均恢复到野生型水平。表明基因VM1G_08720在病菌分生孢子器的产生、酸碱度的响应、维持细胞壁完整性以及渗透胁迫方面发挥重要作用。展开更多
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea grant funded by the Korea government(2015RLA2A2A01004633 and 2014RIAIA1008460)
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of an ethanol extract of Kalopanax septemlobus(Thunb.)Koidz.leaf(EEKS) on cell proliferation in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its mechanisms of action.Methods:Cells were treated with EEKS and subsequently analyzed for cell proliferation and flow cytometry analysis.Expressions of cell cycle regulators were determined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction analysis and Western blotting,and activation of eyclin-associaled kinases studied using kinase assays.Results:The EEKS suppressed cell proliferation in both HepG2 and Hep3 B cells,but showed a more sensitive anli-proliferative activity in HepG2 cells.Flow cytometry analysis revealed an association between the growth inhibitory effect of EEKS and with G_1 phase cell cycle arrest in HepG2 cells,along with the dephosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein(pRB) and enhanced binding of pRB with the E2 F transcription factor family proteins.Treatment with EEKS also increased the expression of cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK) inhibitors,such as p21WAF1/CIP1 and p27KIP1.without any noticeable changes in G_1 cyclins and CDKs(except for a slight decrease in CDK4).Treatment of HepG2 cells with EEKS also increased the binding of p21 and p27 with CDK4 and CDK6.which was paralleled by a marked decrease in the cyclin D- and cyclin E-associated kinase activities.Conclusions:Overall,our findings suggest that EEKS may be an effective treatment for liver cancer through suppression of cancer cell proliferation via G_1,cell cycle arrest Further studies arc required to identify the active compounds in EEKS.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China (No. 2011J05098)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2011121055)+1 种基金Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81202956)SRF for ROCS, SEM [2011]1568 and NSFC (No. 81102332)
文摘Objective: Squamous esophageal carcinoma is highly prevalent in developing countries, especially in China. Tu Bei Mu (TBM), a traditional folk medicine, has been used to treat esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) for a long term. tubeimoside I (TBMS1) is the main component of TBM, exhibiting great anticancer potential. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of TBMS1 cytotoxic effect on EC109 cells. Methods: Comparative nuclear proteomic approach was applied in the current study and we identified several altered protein spots. Further biochemical studies were carried out to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential, cell cycle and corresponding proteins' expression and location. Results: Subcellular proteomic study in the nucleus from EC109 cells revealed that altered proteins were associated with mitochondrial function and cell proliferation. Further biochemical studies showed that TBMSl-induced molecular events were related to mitochondria-induced intrinsic apoptosis and P21-cyclin B 1/cdc2 complex-related G2/M cell cycle arrest. Conclusions: Considering the conventional application of TBM in esophageal cancer, TBMS1 therefore may have a great potential as a chemotherapeutic drug candidate for ESCC.
基金Supported by The grant from the Department of Education of Shandong Province,China,No.J10LF18
文摘AIM:To investigate the anti-tumor effects of Paris chinensis dioscin(PCD)and mechanisms regarding cell cycle regulation and apoptosis in human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.METHODS:Cell viability was analyzed by the 3-(4,5-di-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay.Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry and laser scanning confocal microscope(LSCM)using Annexin-V/propidium iodide(PI)staining,and the cell cycle was evaluated using PI staining with flow cytom-etry.Intracellular calcium ions were detected under fluorescence microscope.The expression of cell cycle and apoptosis-related proteins cyclin B1,CDK1,cytochrome C and caspase-3 was measured by immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS:PCD had an anti-proliferation effect on human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells in a dose-and time-de-pendent manner.After treatment of SGC-7901 cells with PCD,apoptosis appeared in SGC-7901 cells.Morpho-logical changes typical of apoptosis were also observed with LSCM by Annexin V/PI staining,and the cell number of the G0/G1 phase was decreased,while the number of cells in the G2/M phase was increased.Cell cycle-related proteins,such as cyclin B1 and CDK1,were all down-regulated,but caspase-3 and cytochrome C were up-regulated.Moreover,intracellular calcium accumulation occurred in PCD-treated cells.CONCLUSION:G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis induced by PCD are associated with the inhibition of CDK-activating kinase activity and the activation of Ca2+-related mitochondrion pathway in SGC-7901 cells.
基金the Program for the Training of Graduate Students in Regional Innovation which was conducted by the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Energy of the Korean Government
文摘AIM: To investigate the anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) water extract on human hepatoma cell lines,HepG2 and Hep3B cells. METHODS: The cytotoxicity of Chaga extract was screened by 3-4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Morphological observation,flow cytometry analysis,Western blot were employed to elucidate the cytotoxic mechanism of Chaga extract. RESULTS: HepG2 cells were more sensitive to Chaga extract than Hep3B cells,as demonstrated by markedly reduced cell viability. Chaga extract inhibited the cell growth in a dose-dependent manner,which was accompanied with G0/G1-phase arrest and apoptotic cell death. In addition,G0/G1 arrest in the cell cycle was closely associated with down-regulation of p53,pRb,p27,cyclins D1,D2,E,cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk) 2,Cdk4,and Cdk6 expression. CONCLUSION: Chaga mushroom may provide a new therapeutic option,as a potential anticancer agent,in the treatment of hepatoma.
文摘苹果是我国种植面积最广的温带水果之一,由苹果黑腐皮壳菌(Valsa mali)引起的苹果树腐烂病(Valsa canker of apple)是危害我国苹果树最为严重的病害之一。明确病原菌生长发育、响应环境胁迫及致病作用,解析病原菌的适应性及致病分子机制,有利于提出病害新的防控措施。本研究应用Double-joint PCR以及gap-repair方法获得基因VM1G_08720的缺失突变体和回补菌株。利用十字交叉法和伤口接种等方法,研究了基因VM1G_08720对病菌生长发育和致病性的影响。通过在PDA培养基中分别添加400μg/mL的荧光增白剂、200μg/mL的刚果红、0.01%的SDS三种细胞壁干扰剂和0.5M的NaCl、0.5M山梨醇两种渗透胁迫因子,研究了该基因对病菌细胞壁完整性的维持及渗透胁迫的影响。通过设置不同pH的培养基,研究了基因VM1G_08720在不同pH下对病菌生长发育的影响。研究结果显示,与野生型sdau11-175相比,基因VM1G_08720缺失突变体在菌落颜色、菌丝致密度、生长速率无显著差异,分生孢子器产生数量减少;在含有200μg/mL刚果红、0.01%SDS的培养基上,抑制率显著降低,在含有0.5 M NaCl的培养基上的抑制率显著增加,而在含有400μg/mL荧光增白剂和0.5 M山梨醇的培养基上,无显著差异;在pH为4-10时,生长速率显著降低,而在pH为11-12时,无显著性差异;在苹果果实和苹果枝条上的病斑大小无显著性差异,回补菌株均恢复到野生型水平。表明基因VM1G_08720在病菌分生孢子器的产生、酸碱度的响应、维持细胞壁完整性以及渗透胁迫方面发挥重要作用。