IGFBP7对人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞增殖的影响及其机制

目的: 探究胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白7(IGFBP7)对人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞增殖的影响及其分子生物学机制。方法: 将质粒pCMV6-IGFBP7转染MCF-7细胞,构建稳定表达IGFBP7的MCF-7细胞系;采用Western blotting检测IGFBP7在MCF-7细胞稳定转染子的表达;采用软琼脂培养克隆形成实验检测IGFBP7对MCF-7细胞克隆形成能力的影响;采用流式细胞术检测IGFBP7对MCF-7细胞周期的影响;采用Western blotting检测IGFBP7对MCF-7细胞细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(ERK1/2)、p-ERK1/2、细胞周期素D1(cyclin D1)、细胞周期素依赖性激酶4(CDK4)、cyclin E、CDK2、p21^CIP1/WAF1、p27^KIP1、p53、视网膜母细胞瘤蛋白(Rb)和p-Rb蛋白含量的影响。结果: (1)只有稳定转染质粒pCMV6-IGFBP7的MCF-7细胞表达IGFBP7。(2)IGFBP7能够显著降低MCF-7细胞的克隆形成率(P<0.01),阻止细胞从G₁期进入S 期,使其停滞于G₁期(P<0.01)。(3)IGFBP7能够显著抑制ERK1/2的磷酸化(P<0.01)。(4)IGFBP7能够下调cyclin D1和cyclin E蛋白表达(P<0.01),上调p27^KIP1、p21^CIP1/WAF1和p53蛋白表达(P<0.01),抑制Rb的磷酸化(P<0.01)。(5)MEK1/2阻断剂PD98059可部分模拟IGFBP7的肿瘤抑制效应。结论: (1) IGFBP7可通过下调cyclin D1和cyclin E蛋白表达,上调p27^KIP1、p21^CIP1/WAF1和p53蛋白表达,以及抑制Rb磷酸化发挥抗肿瘤作用;(2) IGFBP7对cyclin D1和p27^KIP1的调节可能与其抑制ERK1/2信号通路有关。     

Rsf‐1, a chromatin remodelling protein,interacts with cyclin E1 and promotes tumour development

Chromosome 11q13.5 containing RSF1 (HBXAP), a gene involved in chromatin remodelling, is amplified in several human cancers including ovarian carcinoma. Our previous studies demonstrated requirement of Rsf‐1 for cell survival in cancer cells, which contributed to tumour progression; however, its role in tumourigenesis has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we co‐immunoprecipitated proteins with Rsf‐1 followed by nanoelectrospray mass spectrometry and identified cyclin E1, besides SNF2H, as one of the major Rsf‐1 interacting proteins. Like RSF1, CCNE1 is frequently amplified in ovarian cancer, and both Rsf‐1 and cyclin E1 were found co‐up‐regulated in ovarian cancer tissues. Ectopic expression of Rsf‐1 and cyclin E1 in non‐tumourigenic TP53^mut RK3E cells led to an increase in cellular proliferation and tumour formation by activating cyclin E1‐associated kinase (CDK2). Tumourigenesis was not detected if either cyclin E1 or Rsf‐1 was expressed, or they were expressed in a TP53^wt background. Domain mapping showed that cyclin E1 interacted with the first 441 amino acids of Rsf‐1. Ectopic expression of this truncated domain significantly suppressed G1/S‐phase transition, cellular proliferation, and tumour formation of RK3E‐p53^R175H/Rsf‐1/cyclin E1 cells. The above findings suggest that Rsf‐1 interacts and collaborates with cyclin E1 in neoplastic transformation and TP53 mutations are a prerequisite for tumour‐promoting functions of the RSF/cyclin E1 complex.     

Benznidazole modulates cell proliferation in acute leukemia cells

Abstract

Context: We have previously reported that benznidazole (BZL), known for its trypanocidal action, has anti-proliferative activity against different cell lines like HeLa and Raw 264.7 among others. At the moment, it has not been reported if the anti-proliferative effect of BZL is similar for non-adherent hematopoietic cells like was reported for adherent cancer cell lines.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of BZL on the growth of the leukemic cell lines THP-1 and OCI/AML3.

Materials and methods: We evaluated cell proliferation by [³H]-thymidine incorporation and MTT reduction as well as cell death by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. We assessed apoptosis by flow cytometry for detection of annexin V-positive and propidium iodide-negative cells, along with nuclear morphology by diamidino-2-phenolindole (DAPI) staining. Western blot studies were performed to evaluate changes in cell cycle proteins in BZL-treated cells.

Results: BZL significantly reduced proliferation of both cell lines without inducing cell death. Likewise it produced no significant differences in apoptosis between treated cells and controls. In addition, flow cytometry analysis indicated that BZL caused a larger number of THP-1 cells in G0/G1 phase and a smaller number of cells in S phase than controls. This was accompanied with an increase in the expression of the CDK inhibitor p27 and of cyclin D1, with no significant differences in the protein levels of CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, cyclins E, A and B as compared to controls.

Conclusion: BZL inhibits the proliferation of leukemic non-adherent cells by controlling cell cycle at G0/G1 cell phase through up-regulation of p27.     

RN181 is a tumour suppressor in gastric cancer by regulation of the ERK/MAPK–cyclin D1/CDK4 pathway

RN181, a RING finger domain-containing protein, is an E3 ubiquitin ligase. However, its biological function and clinical significance in cancer biology are obscure. Here, we report that RN181 expression is significantly down-regulated in 165 tumour tissues of gastric carcinoma (GC) versus adjacent non-tumour tissues, and inversely associated with tumour differentiation, tumour size, clinical stage, and patient's overall survival. Alterations of RN181 expression in GC cells by retrovirus-transduced up-regulation and down-regulation demonstrated that RN181 functions as a tumour suppressor to inhibit growth of GC in both in vitro culture and in vivo animal models by decreasing tumour cell proliferation and increasing tumour cell apoptosis. Cell cycle analysis revealed that RN181 controls the cell cycle transition from G1 to S phase. Mechanistic studies demonstrated that RN181 inhibits ERK/MAPK signalling, thereby regulating the activity of cyclin D1–CDK4, and consequently controlling progression in the cell cycle from G1 to S phase. Restoring CDK4 in GC cells rescued the inhibitory phenotype produced by RN181 in vitro and in vivo, suggesting a dominant role of CDK4 in control of the tumour growth by RN181. Importantly, RN181 expression is inversely correlated with the expression of cyclin D1 and CDK4 in GC clinical samples, substantiating the role of the RN181–cyclin D1/CDK4 pathway in control of the tumour growth of GC. Our results provide new insights into the pathogenesis and development of GC and rationale for developing novel intervention strategies against GC by disruption of ERK/MAPK–cyclin D1/CDK4 signalling. In addition, RN181 may serve as a novel biomarker for predicting clinical outcome of GC. © 2019 The Authors. The Journal of Pathology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.     

Regulation of DNA synthesis in mouse embryonic stem cells by transforming growth factor-α: Involvement of the PI3-K/Akt and Notch/Wnt signaling pathways

This study examined the mechanisms by which transforming growth factor (TGF)-α regulates proliferation of mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells. TGF-α increased [³H] thymidine and BrdU incorporation in a time- (0–72 h) and dose-dependent (0–10 ng/ml) manner. TGF-α stimulated the phosphorylation of Akt, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), p70S6K1 and p44/42 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). TGF-α also increased the protein levels of Notch, Notch intracellular domain, Hes-1 and Wnt1. However, TGF-α-induced DNA synthesis was blocked by inhibition of Akt, mTOR, p44/42 MAPKs and Notch. TGF-α increased the gene expression of c-jun, c-myc and c-fos. Moreover, TGF-α increased cyclin D/CDK 4 and cyclin E/CDK 2 levels, while decreasing p21^cip1/waf1 and p27^kip1, which were blocked by the inhibition of Akt, mTOR and Notch. In conclusion, TGF-α regulated DNA synthesis of mouse ES cells via PI3-K/Akt, p44/42 MAPKs and Notch/Wnt pathways.     

Honokiol Inhibits Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-Stimulated Rat Aortic Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation via Caspase- and Mitochondrial-Dependent Apoptosis

This study aims to investigate the effects of honokiol on proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced rat aortic smooth muscle cells (RASMCs). We found that honokiol treatment showed potent inhibitory effects on TNF-α-induced RASMC proliferation, which were associated with G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and downregulation of cell cycle-related proteins, including cyclin D1, cyclin E, cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)2 and CDK4. Furthermore, honokiol treatment led to the release of cytochrome c into cytosol and a loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), as well as a decrease in the expression of Bcl-2 and an increase in the expression of Bax. Treatment with honokiol also reduced TNF-α-induced phosphorylation of p38, extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase. Taken together, our results suggest that honokiol suppresses TNF-α-stimulated RASMC proliferation via caspase- and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and highlight the therapeutic potential of honokiol in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.     

CDK11p58 kinase activity is required to protect sister chromatid cohesion at centromeres in mitosis

The cyclin-dependent kinase CDK11^p58 is specifically expressed at G2/M phase. CDK11^p58 depletion leads to different cell cycle defects such as mitotic arrest, failure in centriole duplication and centrosome maturation, and premature sister chromatid separation. We report that upon CDK11 depletion, loss of sister chromatid cohesion occurs during mitosis but not during G2 phase. CDK11^p58 depletion prevents Bub1 and Shugoshin 1 recruitment but has no effect on the dimethylation of histone H3 lysine 4 at centromeres. We also report that a construct expressing a kinase dead version of CDK11^p58 fails to prevent CDK11 depletion-induced sister chromatid separation, showing that CDK11^p58 kinase activity is required for protection of sister chromatid cohesion at centromeres during mitosis. Thus, CDK11^p58 kinase activity appears to be involved in early events in the establishment of the centromere protection machinery.     

Cell Cycle Regulatory Proteins p27(kip), Cyclins Dl and E and Proliferative Activity in Oncocytic (Hurthle Cell) Lesions of the Thyroid

Cyclins are prime cell-cycle regulators central to the control of cell proliferation in eukaryotic cells. The formation of cyclin/cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK) complexes activates the kinases and initiates a cascade of events, which directs cells through the cell cycle. CDK inhibitors (CDKIs) such as p27^kip1 inhibit cyclin-CDK complexes and function as negative regulators of the cell cycle. Previous studies have shown that p27^kip1 is decreased in malignant relative to benign thyroid tumors, but its role and interaction with other cell cycle regulatory proteins have not been well established in oncocytic lesions of the thyroid. We studied the expression of p27^kip1, cyclins D1 and E, and Ki67 in 20 cases of oncocytic adenoma (AD), 6 cases of oncocytic carcinoma (CA), 8 cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), and 9 cases of nodular goiter with oncocytic change (NG) by immunohistochemistry. In the latter two lesions only oncocytic cells were evaluated. The positive staining was stratified into four groups. Statistical analysis was done using the Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance test, and, when significant, the Dunn multiple-comparisons procedure was used to determine pairwise differences. All 20 AD were p27^kip1 positive, 10 were 4+, 2 were 3+, and the remaining 8 were 1+. In contrast all 6 CA showed 4+ p27^kip1 staining, of the 8 HT, 2 were 4+, two 3+, three 1+, and 1 was negative. All 9 NG were p27 positive, 7 showed 4+, one 3+, and one 1+ staining. On pairwise comparison differences in p27^kip1 staining between AD and CA and between HT and CA were statistically significant (p=0.0243 and p=0.0142, respectively). In all but one case Ki67 expression was either very low (<3%) or negative. No significant differences were seen in the expression of cyclin D1 or cyclin E among the groups observed. In conclusion, the increased p27^kip1 expression in malignant oncocytic tumors relative to benign oncocytic lesions is unlike any other malignant progression reported in the thyroid and other organ systems in the body. This may reflect on the biologic nature of the oncocytic cells of the thyroid and the significance of this finding remains to be established. Proliferative activity as studied by Ki67 immunostaining was not helpful in distinguishing benign from malignant oncocytic tumors.     

ClC-3 chloride channel modulates the proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells via AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway

In cultured human osteosarcoma (OS) cells, we recently demonstrated that insulin-like growth factors (IGF-1)-induced MG-63 and 143B human OS cells proliferation were consistent with increasing ClC-3 expression, and ClC-3 was up-regulated in cells with high metastatic potency. Blockade of ClC-3 greatly suppressed the phosphorylation activation of Akt/GSK3β. We also found that blockade of ClC-3 effectively down-regulated the expression of cyclin D1 and cyclin E, and caused activation of p27^KIP and p21^CIP. The synthesized effects on these proteins which play a major role in cell cycle regulation bring about G0/G1 cell cycle arrest in MG-63 cells, and finally abrogate the cell proliferation. Besides, ClC-3 deletion attenuates OS cell migration via down-regulation the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9. Such information suggests that ClC-3 might be a potential target for anti-OS.     

Unexpected reduction of skin tumorigenesis on expression of cyclin-dependent kinase 6 in mouse epidermis

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) 4 and 6 are important regulators of the G(1) phase of the cell cycle, share 71% amino acid identity, and are expressed ubiquitously. As a result, it was assumed that each of these kinases plays a redundant role regulating normal and neoplastic proliferation. In previous reports, we have described the effects of CDK4 expression in transgenic mice, including the development of epidermal hyperplasia and increased malignant progression to squamous cell carcinoma. To study the role of CDK6 in epithelial growth and tumorigenesis, we generated transgenic mice carrying the CDK6 gene under the keratin 5 promoter (K5CDK6). Similar to K5CDK4 mice, epidermal proliferation increased substantially in K5CDK6 mice; however, no hyperplasia was observed. CDK6 overexpression also triggered keratinocyte apoptosis in interfollicular and follicular epidermis as a compensatory mechanism to override aberrant proliferation. Unexpectedly, CDK6 overexpression results in decreased skin tumor development compared with wild-type siblings. The inhibition in skin tumorigenesis was similar to that previously reported in K5-cyclin D3 mice. Furthermore, biochemical analysis of the K5CDK6 epidermis showed preferential complex formation between CDK6 and cyclin D3, suggesting that this particular complex plays an important role in tumor restraint. These studies provide in vivo evidence that CDK4 and CDK6 play a similar role as a mediator of keratinocyte proliferation but differ in apoptosis activation and skin tumor development.     

High expression of active CDK6 in the cytoplasm of CD8 memory cells favors rapid division

Antigen-driven CD8 memory T cell proliferation is more rapid than that of naive T cells, ensuring efficient control of the pathogen after reinfection. We show here that naive and memory cells are in different states of G0/G1 arrest. Naive cells are in a classical state of G0/G1 arrest, with high expression of p27Kip1 and low CDK6 and CDK2 kinase activity. In contrast, memory cells have low expression of p27Kip1 and high CDK6 kinase activity. This preactivated kinase is associated with cyclin D3 in the cytoplasm, and neutralization of these complexes with antibody to cyclin D3 blocks the rapid division of memory cells. Therefore G0/G1 memory cells are at a unique preactivated state that favors rapid division after antigen stimulation.     

miR-24-3p靶向KLF6基因调控IL-6/STAT3信号通路影响食管癌细胞的活力和凋亡

目的:探讨微小RNA-24-3p(miR-24-3p)对食管癌细胞活力和凋亡的影响及机制。方法:以人正常食管上皮细胞HEEC为对照,采用RT-qPCR检测食管癌细胞TE11、Eca109和EC9706中miR-24-3p和KLF6 mRNA的表达,Western blot检测KLF6蛋白的表达。用anti-miR-24-3p和KLF6 siRNA转染EC9706细胞,MTT检测细胞活力,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率,Western blot检测检测细胞中与增殖、凋亡相关的蛋白以及IL-6/STAT3信号通路相关蛋白的表达,ELISA法检测IL-6的表达。双萤光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-24-3p与KLF6靶向调控的关系。结果:食管癌癌细胞TE11、Eca109和EC9706中miR-24-3p表达上调(P<0.05),KLF6的mRNA和蛋白表达下调(P<0.05)。敲减EC9706细胞miR-24-3p表达可抑制其细胞活力,诱导其凋亡,并抑制细胞CDK4、cyclin D1、CDC25A、p-STAT3、IL-6及Bcl-2的表达,促进caspase-3和Bax的表达。结论:miR-24-3p可靶向KLF6基因调控IL-6/STAT3信号通路影响食管癌细胞的生长和凋亡。     

敲减microRNA-205靶向PTEN抑制食管癌细胞TE1的增殖并促进细胞凋亡

目的:探讨miRNA-205对食管癌细胞株TE1增殖和凋亡能力的影响及其作用机制.方法:实时定量聚合酶链式反应(qRT-PCR)和Western印迹检测正常食管黏膜细胞Het-1A和不同食管癌细胞株(KYSE70,TE12,TE1)中miRNA-205的mRNA及蛋白表达水平.转染miRNA-205抑制剂下调TE1细胞中miRNA-205的表达,采用CCK-8法和流式细胞术检测细胞增殖能力、细胞周期和细胞凋亡情况;Western印迹检测细胞增殖和细胞凋亡相关CDK2,cyclin D1,P21,Bcl-2,cleavedcaspase-3,caspase-3,p-Rb,Rb,p-Akt和Akt的蛋白表达水平.双荧光素酶报告基因分析法预测及验证其可能的靶基因.结果:MiRNA-205在各型食管癌细胞中高表达.沉默miRNA-205后,TE1细胞的增殖能力降低并表现为细胞周期阻滞,而细胞凋亡率显著升高(p＜0.05).同时细胞中cyclin D1,CDK2,bcl-2,p-Rb及p-Akt的蛋白表达水平均显著降低,p21及cleaved-caspase-3的蛋白表达水平显著升高.双荧光素酶报告基因分析显示PTEN是miRNA-205的可能作用靶点,TE1中共转染miRNA-205抑制剂和PTEN siRNA可部分逆转miRNA-205介导细胞增殖抑制及凋亡诱导作用.结论:沉默miRNA-205可靶向PTEN抑制食管癌细胞株TE1的增殖,并促进其凋亡,提示miRNA-205可作为食管癌诊疗的一个潜在作用靶点.     

小檗碱增强丝裂霉素C诱导的膀胱癌T24细胞周期阻滞及凋亡

目的:研究小檗碱(berberine,Ber)增强丝裂霉素C(mitomycin C,MMC)诱导的人类膀胱癌T24细胞周期阻滞和细胞凋亡的作用及其相关机制。方法:将T24细胞分为4组:对照组、MMC组、MMC+Ber组和Ber组;采用CCK-8法检测不同药物处理后T24细胞的活力;采用流式细胞术分析不同药物处理后T24细胞周期的情况;Western blot检测细胞周期调控相关蛋白及凋亡相关蛋白的表达;Annexin V-FITC/PI双染后用流式细胞术检测各组细胞凋亡率。结果:CCK-8实验表明Ber能增强MMC抑制T24细胞活力的作用;流式细胞术检测细胞周期结果显示,MMC+Ber组T24细胞滞于G_0/G_1期(P0.05);与MMC组相比,MMC+Ber组p21和p27的蛋白表达上调(P0.05),cyclin D1、CDK2和CDK4的蛋白表达下调(P0.05),同时Ber促进MMC下调survivin的蛋白表达(P0.05);Annexin V-FITC/PI双染结果显示,Ber能促进MMC诱导的T24细胞凋亡(P0.05)。结论:Ber能显著增强MMC抑制T24细胞活力的作用,其机制可能是通过上调p21和p27,进而抑制cyclin D1、CDK2和CDK4表达;同时通过抑制survivin蛋白的表达,最终导致细胞被阻滞在G_0/G_1期,并促进细胞凋亡。     

Cyclin E overexpression enhances cytokine-mediated apoptosis in MCF7 breast cancer cells

Cyclin E, the regulatory component of the cyclin E/cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) complex, is required for proliferation and overexpression of this cyclin is associated with many types of human tumors. To elucidate the mechanism by which cyclin E overexpression promotes tumorigenesis, cyclin E was overexpressed in two breast cancer lines: MCF7 and T47D. Cells overexpressing cyclin E display a marked decrease in the expression of Bcl-2, an antiapoptotic protein, and increased levels of the proapoptotic proteins Bad and Bax. The levels of Bcl-X(L) and Mcl-1 remain unchanged. Since the homeostasis of pro- and antiapoptotic proteins was altered, we asked if cyclin E overexpression modifies responses to cytokines. MCF7 cyclin E overexpressing cells have an enhanced sensitivity to Fas, TRAIL, and TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis. T47D cells overexpressing cyclin E have a significant increase in TNF-alpha and TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In conclusion, our results provide a link between expression of cyclin E, deregulation of Bcl-2, and an altered response to cytokine-mediated apoptosis.     

人乳头状瘤病毒16型E6E7肿瘤性转化人永生化支气管上皮细胞

目的 探讨人乳头状瘤病毒（ＨＰＶ）１６型Ｅ６Ｅ７片段对人永生化支气管上皮细胞系ＴＲ细胞的作用。方法 将Ｅ６Ｅ７片段构建入逆转录病毒载体,导入ＴＲ细胞,观察生长特性和致瘤性的改变;并用免疫沉淀（ＩＰ）－Ｗｅｓｔｅｒｎ ｂｌｏｔ检测ｐ２７蛋白功能及ＦＡＫ、桩蛋白数量及磷酸化状况,结果 嘌呤霉素抗药性克隆ＴＲ／Ｅ６Ｅ７有Ｅ６Ｅ７的存在和稳定表达;ＴＲ／Ｅ６Ｅ７细胞系细胞生长加快,软琼脂集落形成能力增强,