scholarly journals Actinomycin V Induces Apoptosis Associated with Mitochondrial and PI3K/AKT Pathways in Human CRC Cells

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 599
Author(s):  
Shiqing Jiang ◽  
E Zhang ◽  
Hang Ruan ◽  
Jiahui Ma ◽  
Xingming Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Pathway ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Cytochrome C Release ◽  
Pi3k Inhibitor Ly294002 ◽  
Mitochondria Membrane Potential ◽  
Pi3k Inhibition ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Actinomycin (Act) V, an analogue of Act D, presented stronger antitumor activity and less hepatorenal toxicity than Act D in our previous studies, which is worthy of further investigation. We hereby report that Act V induces apoptosis via mitochondrial and PI3K/AKT pathways in colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. Act V-induced apoptosis was characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, with loss of mitochondria membrane potential (MMP) and cytochrome c release, which then activated cleaved caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3, and cleaved PARP, revealing that it was related to the mitochondrial pathway, and the apoptotic trendency can be reversed by caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK. Furthermore, we proved that Act V significantly inhibited PI3K/AKT signalling in HCT-116 cells using cell experiments in vitro, and it also presented a potential targeted PI3Kα inhibition using computer docking models. Further elucidation revealed that it exhibited a 28-fold greater potency than the PI3K inhibitor LY294002 on PI3K inhibition efficacy. Taken together, Act V, as a superior potential replacement of Act D, is a potential candidate for inhibiting the PI3K/AKT pathway and is worthy of more pre-clinical studies in the therapy of CRC.

scholarly journals A Higher Frequency Administration of the Nontoxic Cycloartane-Type Triterpene Argentatin A Improved Its Anti-Tumor Activity

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaira Tavarez-Santamaría ◽  
Nadia J. Jacobo-Herrera ◽  
Leticia Rocha-Zavaleta ◽  
Alejandro Zentella-Dehesa ◽  
Beatriz del Carmen Couder-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Product ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Annexin V ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Parthenium argentatum (Gray), commonly known as guayule, has been used to obtain natural rubber since the beginning of the 20th century. Additionally, the so called “resin” is a waste product derived from the industrial process. The cycloartane-type triterpene Argentatin A (AA) is one of the main constituents of the industrial waste resin. In this study we evaluated the AA anticancer activity both in vitro and in vivo in the HCT116 colon cancer cells. The apoptosis promotion of AA was assessed by the annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) assay. The senescence was evaluated for SA-β-galactosidase, and PCNA was used as a marker of proliferation. Its antitumor activity was evaluated using a xenograft mouse model. The results indicated that AA-induced apoptosis in HCT-116 cells and was positively stained for SA-β-galactosidase. In the xenografted mice test, the administration of AA at the dose of 250 mg/kg three times a week for 21 days reduced tumor growth by 78.1%. A comparable tumor reduction was achieved with cisplatin at the dose of 2 mg/kg administered three times a week for 21 days. However, nude mice treated with AA did not lose weight, as they did remarkably when treated with cisplatin. Furthermore, the animals treated with AA showed similar blood profiles as the healthy control group. These data indicate the low toxicity of AA compared to that shown by cisplatin.

scholarly journals Triptolide induces caspase-dependent cell death mediated via the mitochondrial pathway in leukemic cells

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 630-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Z. Carter ◽  
Duncan H. Mak ◽  
Wendy D. Schober ◽  
Teresa McQueen ◽  
David Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Chinese Herb ◽  
Mitochondrial Pathway ◽  
Leukemic Cells ◽  
Cytochrome C Release ◽  
Knock Out ◽  
Dependent Cell ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Triptolide, a diterpenoid isolated from the Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f, has shown antitumor activities in a broad range of solid tumors. Here, we examined its effects on leukemic cells and found that, at 100 nM or less, it potently induced apoptosis in various leukemic cell lines and primary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) blasts. We then attempted to identify its mechanisms of action. Triptolide induced caspase-dependent cell death accompanied by a significant decrease in XIAP levels. Forced XIAP overexpression attenuated triptolide-induced cell death. Triptolide also decreased Mcl-1 but not Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL levels. Bcl-2 overexpression suppressed triptolide-induced apoptosis. Further, triptolide induced loss of the mitochondrial membrane potential and cytochrome C release. Caspase-9 knock-out cells were resistant, while caspase-8–deficient cells were sensitive to triptolide, suggesting criticality of the mitochondrial but not the death receptor pathway for triptolide-induced apoptosis. Triptolide also enhanced cell death induced by other anticancer agents. Collectively, our results demonstrate that triptolide decreases XIAP and potently induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in leukemic cells mediated through the mitochondrial pathway at low nanomolar concentrations. The potent antileukemic activity of triptolide in vitro warrants further investigation of this compound for the treatment of leukemias and other malignancies.

AICAR Induces Apoptosis in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells through the Mitochondrial Pathway and Independently of p53 Pathway and AMPK Activation.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 4819-4819
Author(s):  
Joan Gil ◽  
Antonio F Santidrián ◽  
Diana M González-Gironès ◽  
Daniel Iglesias-Serret ◽  
Llorenç Coll-Mulet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
B Lymphocytes ◽  
Mitochondrial Pathway ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Ampk Activation ◽  
Cytochrome C Release ◽  
Cell Technologies ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Abstract Abstract 4819 AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide riboside or acadesine) induces apoptosis in different cell types including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells. Here, we have analyzed the mechanisms involved in AICAR-induced apoptosis in CLL cells. AICAR induced apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway, since inhibition of caspase-8 did not protect CLL cells from AICAR-induced apoptosis and caspase inhibition did not alter cytochrome c release induced by AICAR. AICAR induced a significant increase in the mRNA levels of the proapoptotic BH3-only genes BIM, BNIP3, BNIP3L, HRK, MOAP1, and NOXA. These changes were AICA ribotide (ZMP) accumulation-dependent and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation-independent in CLL cells. Furthermore, AICAR induced the accumulation of NOXA protein in all CLL samples and BIM protein in about half of these samples, without modifying the levels of other BCL-2 family proteins analyzed. Importantly, AICAR induced apoptosis irrespective of the tumor suppressor TP53 and ataxia telangiectasia mutated status in CLL cells. AMPK activation with phenformin or A-769662 did not induce apoptosis in CLL cells. Finally, AICAR induced apoptosis in B lymphocytes from AMPKa1−/− mice. Taken together, our results demonstrate that AICAR induces apoptosis in B lymphocytes through the mitochondrial pathway by an AMPK- and p53-independent mechanism. Disclosures: Gil: Advancell-In Vitro Cell Technologies S.L.: Patents & Royalties, Research Funding. Campàs:Advancell-In Vitro Cell Technologies : Employment, Patents & Royalties.

scholarly journals Anti-Proliferative and Pro-Apoptotic Activities of Hederacolchiside A1 On MCF-7 Cells Via ROS Regulation and JAK2/STAT3 Inactivation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijun Chen ◽  
Shushu Zhang ◽  
Dandan Zhang ◽  
Xingjiang Hu ◽  
Nana Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Ros Generation ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Apoptotic Pathway ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
Mcf 7

Abstract Many studies have shown that hederacolchiside A1 (HA1) is an important anticancer saponin, although its mechanism of action and in vivo investigations are still lacking. Our previous results revealed that HA1 may have the potential to treat breast cancer. Therefore, we attempted to verify the potential anti-breast cancer effect of HA1 in vitro and in vivo. MTT, flow cytometry, DCFH-DA fluorescence microscopy, and western blotting were used to evaluate the activities and mechanisms of action of HA1. Athymic nude mice were used to demonstrate the antitumor activity of HA1 in vivo. HA1 exhibited significant cytotoxic effects on HepG2, MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, SKBr-3, HT-29, and HCT-116 cells, especially MCF-7 cells. HA1 blocked the sub-G1 and G0/G1 phases, induced apoptosis, promoted reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential of MCF-7 cells. HA1 upregulated Bax and downregulated Bcl-2 levels and activated caspase-9 and caspase-3 in MCF-7 cells Meanwhile, HA1 inhibited the phosphorylation of JAK2/STAT3 in MCF-7 cells. In addition, 50 and 100 mg/kg HA1 significantly inhibited the growth of transplanted tumors with inhibition rates of 46.95 ± 26.72% and 48.45 ± 22.36%, respectively. This preliminary study demonstrated that HA1 could inhibit proliferation and induce the apoptosis of MCF-7 cells via ROS-mediated activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway and JAK2/STAT3 inactivation. HA1 may therefore be developed as a novel agent for breast cancer therapy.

Photodynamic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Using Chlorin e6-Loaded Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)- Based Nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 1939-1950
Author(s):  
Beibei Lin ◽  
Xuegu Xu ◽  
Xiaobi Zhang ◽  
Yinfei Yu ◽  
Xiaoling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Plga Nanoparticles ◽  
Chlorin E6 ◽  
Photodynamic Treatment ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
The Stability

We prepared poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) encapsulated with chlorin e6 (Ce6) in an effort to increase the stability and efficiency of photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT). We determined that Ce6-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-Ce6 NPs) had drug-loading efficiency of 5%. The efficiency of encapsulation was 82%, the zeta potential was- 25 mV, and the average diameter was 130 nm. The encapsulation of Ce6 in PLGA nanoparticles showed excellent stability. The nanoparticles exhibited sustained Ce6 release profiles with 50% released at the end of 3 days, whereas free Ce6 showed rapid release within 1 day. Ce6 release patterns were controlled by encapsulation into PLGA. The uptake of PLGA-Ce6 NPs was significantly enhanced by endocytosis in the first 8 hours in the HCT-116 cell line. An intracellular reactive oxygen species assay revealed the enhanced uptake of the nanoparticles. An in vitro anti-tumor activity assay showed that the PLGA-Ce6 NPs exhibited enhanced phototoxicity toward HCT-116 cells and a slightly lower IC50 value in HCT-116 cells than Ce6 solution alone. Exposure of HCT-116 cell spheroids to PLGA-Ce6 NPs penetrated more profoundly and had better phototoxicity than pure drugs. These findings suggest that PLGA-Ce6 NPs might serve as PDT for colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals Four New Pterosins from Pteris cretica and Their Cytotoxic Activities

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (15) ◽  
pp. 2767
Author(s):  
Jian Lu ◽  
Caiying Peng ◽  
Shuang Cheng ◽  
Jianqun Liu ◽  
Qinge Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Tumor ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Pteris Cretica ◽  
Phytochemical Investigation ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
New Compounds

Phytochemical investigation of the aerial parts of Pteris cretica led to the isolation and elucidation of nine pterosins, including four new pterosins, creticolacton A (1), 13-hydroxy-2(R),3(R)-pterosin L (2), creticoside A (3), and spelosin 3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (4), together with five known pterosins 5–9. Their structures were identified mainly on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectral data, ESI-MS and literature comparisons. Compounds 1 and 3 were new type of petrosins with a six membered ring between C-14 and C-15. The new compounds were tested in vitro for their cytotoxic activities against four human tumor cell lines (SH-SY5Y, SGC-7901, HCT-116, Lovo). Results showed that compounds 1 and 2 exhibited cytotoxic activity against HCT-116 cells with IC50 value of 22.4 μM and 15.8 μM, respectively.

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