Amentoflavone Inhibits Experimental Tumor Metastasis Through a Regulatory Mechanism Involving MMP-2, MMP-9, Prolyl Hydroxylase,Lysyl Oxidase,VEGF, ERK-1, ERK-2, STAT-1, nm23 and Cytokines in Lung Tissues of C57BL/6 Mice

Amentoflavone has been shown to inhibit tumor metastasis in vivo, but its mechanism of action remains unclear. Here, C57BL/6 mice were injected once with B16F-10 melanoma cells via tail vein followed by amentoflavone treatment (50mg/kg BW) for 10 consecutive days. Twenty-one days after tumor injection, animals were euthanized, and tumor metastasis was found to confine in the lungs. As compared with the tumor controls, amentoflavone treatment significantly lowered the number of lung nodules (p<0.001). Amentoflavone treatment markedly decreased the mRNA expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, prolyl hydroxylase, lysyl oxidase, VEGF, ERK-1, ERK-2, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and GM-CSF in lung tissues. However, amentoflavone treatment increased the mRNA expression of STAT-1 and nm23 in lung tissues. Also in vitro studies indicate that amentoflavone treatment inhibits tumor cell invasion and migration. These results show that amentoflavone treatment reduces experimental tumor metastasis and suggest that such an action is associated with attenuation of tumor invasion, proliferation and angiogenesis.     

Dietary crocin reverses melanoma metastasis

Crocus sativus and its bioactive constituent crocin are well known for anti-tumor potential in different models. However, the efficacy of crocin on in-vivo melanoma metastasis is not yet reported. In this study, melanoma metastatic model was developed by tail vein injection of B16F-10 cells in to C57BL/6 mice. Metastatic mice treated with two different doses of crocin (250 and 500 μg/kg of bodyweight) for 10 days and parameters such as lung metastasis inhibition, mean survival time, lung hydroxyproline, uronic acid and hexosamine levels were analyzed after 21 days of treatment. Then blood was collected and serum gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (g-GGT), sialic acid, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 10 (IL-10), IL-6, IL-2, and TIMP-1 levels were measured. Further, a lung histological examination was done in crocin treated metastatic mice. Subsequently hallmark metastatic parameters such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), extracellular regulated kinase 2 (ERK2), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and K-ras gene expression were investigated in the lungs of crocin treated metastatic mice. Further, in-vitro adhesion, invasion and migration of B16F-10 cells were examined after 24 hours of crocin (5 and 10 μg/mL) treatment. Administration of crocin to tumor bearing C57BL/6 mice reduced the lung metastasis by 85%. Elevated levels of hydroxyproline, uronic acid, hexosamine, serum sialic acid and g-GGT in metastatic control were found to be significantly reduced in crocin treated mice. Crocin also inhibited expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, ERK-2, K-ras, and VEGF. Crocin reduced the ability of B16F-10 cells invasion (P < 0.05), migration (P < 0.05) and adhesion by upregulating E-cadherin expression. In conclusion, crocin elicited marked anti-metastatic potential by regulating the metastasis induced biomarkers.     

胃癌中SDF-1、CXCR4、MMP-2和MMP-9的表达及意义

目的研究趋化因子SDF-1及其受体CXCR4以及MMP-2和MMP-9在胃癌中的表达,探讨SDF-1对MMP-2和MMP-9表达的影响。方法应用免疫组化EnVision两步法检测109例胃癌组织中SDF-1、CXCR4、MMP-2和MMP-9的表达。结果 (1)SDF-1、CXCR4、MMP-2、MMP-9在胃癌组的表达阳性率分别为88.1%、56.9%、80.7%和83.4%,高于切缘对照组的47.8%、30.4%、43.4%和47.8%,差异有显著性(P<0.05);(2)SDF-1和CXCR4的表达在淋巴结转移组高于无转移组(P<0.05),SDF-1、MMP-9表达程度与淋巴结转移、组织学分级、浆膜侵犯、临床分期指标呈正相关(P<0.05);MMP-2、CXCR4表达程度与淋巴结转移、浆膜侵犯、临床分期呈正相关(P<0.05);(3)SDF-1与其受体CXCR4的表达及与MMP-2、MMP-9均呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论 (1)SDF-1、CXCR4、MMP-2和MMP-9的表达水平与胃癌的发生、侵袭及淋巴结转移密切相关,可作为预测胃癌淋巴结转移及预后的指标;(2)SDF-1/CXCR4轴可通过加强肿瘤细胞MMP-2和MMP-9分泌的途径促进肿瘤的浸润和转移,提示SDF-1可能是药物靶向治疗的重要靶点。     

IL-17RB enhances thyroid cancer cell invasion and metastasis via ERK1/2 pathway-mediated MMP-9 expression

IL-17RB, a member of the IL-17 receptor family that can be activated by IL-17B, has been proved to be involved in inflammatory diseases and cancers. However, the function of IL-17RB in thyroid cancer is still unknown. In this study, IL-17RB expression in thyroid cancer cell lines and tissues was examined by real-time PCR and western blot. The effects of IL-17RB on cell invasion and migration were determined by in vitro invasion and migration assays, while the effects of IL-17RB on cell metastasis were analyzed by in vivo experiments. The results showed that IL-17RB expression was upregulated in both thyroid cancer cells and tissues. IL–17B dose-dependently promoted the invasion, growth and migration of thyroid cancer cells, whereas knockdown of IL-17RB attenuated the effects of IL–17B in vitro. Moreover, IL-17RB was involved in the metastasis and growth of thyroid cancer cells in vivo. In addition, IL-17RB induced ERK1/2 activation and increased MMP-9 expression in vitro and in vivo. Inhibition of ERK1/2 pathway blocked the IL-17RB-mediated thyroid cancer cell invasion and MMP-9 expression. Together, our findings demonstrate that IL-17RB can enhance thyroid cancer cell invasion and metastasis via ERK1/2 pathway-mediated MMP-9 expression, suggesting that IL-17RB may act as a potential therapeutic target for thyroid cancer therapy.     

MKK-4、MMP-9基因的表达与原发性肝癌肿瘤侵袭转移的关系

目的:检测m itogen activated prote in k inase k inase 4(MKK-4)、MMP-9基因在原发性肝癌中的表达,探讨原发性肝癌MKK-4与MMP-9 mRNA表达水平间的相互关系,及两者对原发性肝癌侵袭转移的影响。方法:应用逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测34例原发性肝癌癌组织和相应癌旁组织及12例正常肝组织中MKK-4 mRNA、MMP-9 mRNA的表达。结果:癌旁与正常肝组织的MMP-9 mRNA表达差异无显著统计学意义(P>0.05),癌中的MMP-9 mRNA表达增高,且转移癌与未转移癌组间有差异(P<0.05),转移癌组、未转移癌组分别与正常组及癌旁组织比较有差异(P<0.01);MKK-4 mRNA在正常及癌旁组织中表达无差异(P>0.05),转移癌组、未转移癌组分别与正常组及癌旁组比较有差异(P<0.01),转移癌中较未转移癌中的表达低(P<0.05);MKK-4或MMP-9的mRNA表达均与肿瘤的大小、分化无关(P>0.05);MKK-4 mRNA与MMP-9 mRNA的表达有一定的相关性(r=-0.925,P<0.01)。结论:提示MKK-4 mRNA与MMP-9 mRNA的表达改变与原发性肝癌侵袭转移的发生发展有一定的关系。     

Curcumin, a potential inhibitor of MMP-2 in human laryngeal squamous carcinoma cells HEp2.

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) has been widely studied for its tumor inhibiting and anticarcino-genic properties. In the present communication, we studied the effect of curcumin on matrix-metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), integrin receptors, and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in human laryngeal cancer cells, HEp2. METHODS: HEp2 cells were treated with curcumin (5 microM) for 30 days and then grown without curcumin for 28 days. Effect of curcumin on MMP-2 expression and activity and on membrane type matrixmetalloproteinase-1 (MT1-MMP), FAK, and integrin receptors was studied by zymography, Western blot, ELISA, RT-PCR, and cell adhesion assay. RESULTS: Treatment of HEp2 cells with curcumin downregulated MMP-2 expression and activity and expression of integrin receptors, FAK, and MT1-MMP to almost background levels. MMP-2 (but not MMP-9) mRNA expression was abolished on curcumin treatment, indicating specific inhibition of MMP-2. Invasive potential of HEp2 cells was also significantly reduced. After drug withdrawal, expression of MMP-2, integrin receptors, MT1-MMP, and FAK returned to control levels. However, MMP-2 activity in serum free medium remained low. CONCLUSIONS: Downregulation of integrin receptors and low levels of FAK may hinder integrin-mediated signal transduction, preventing upregulation of MMP-2 activity. Reduction of MMP-2 activity and inhibition of HEp2 cell invasion by curcumin strongly indicate the potential of curcumin as an inhibitor of tumor cell invasion and metastasis.     

MMP-7反义寡核苷酸对KATOⅢ细胞MMP-7mRNA表达及其侵袭力的影响

目的:观察MMP-7反义寡核苷酸对恶性肿瘤细胞表达及侵袭的影响,探讨MMP-7在浸润转移中的作用及反义寡核苷酸的治疗意义。方法:将嵌合性硫代磷酸修饰的MMP-7反义寡核苷酸通过FuGENE^TM6导入低分化的胃癌细胞株KATOIII,采用RT-PCR及改良的Boyden-Chamber检测该细胞表达情况及侵袭力。结果:①MMP-7反义寡核苷酸转染的KATOIII细胞MMP-7mRNA表达量(MMP-7/β-actin光密度比值为0.31±0.02)明显低于对照组、PS-sODN及PS-mODN组(分别为1.59±0.01,1.14±0.03,1.51±0.02),P＜0.05。②MMP-7PS-asODN组穿过膜的细胞数明显(15.60±1.21)少于对照组、PS-sODN组及PS-mODN组(分别为75.40±6.16,53.80±7.32,58.40±5.87),P＜0.05。结论:MMP-7反义寡核苷酸可明显降低肿瘤细胞的MMP-7mRNA表达水平和侵袭能力,MMP-7在肿瘤的浸润与转移中起一定的作用。     

eEF1A2 promotes cell migration, invasion and metastasis in pancreatic cancer by upregulating MMP-9 expression through Akt activation

eEF1A2 is a protein translation factor involved in protein synthesis that is overexpressed in various cancers, with important functions in tumor genesis and progression. We have previously showed that the ectopic expression of eEF1A2 is correlated with lymph node metastasis and perineural invasion in pancreatic cancer. In this study, we investigated the functional role of eEF1A2 in the regulation of cell migration, invasion, and metastasis in pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, we investigated the potential molecular mechanisms involved. By evaluating the invasive ability of a panel of pancreatic cancer cell lines with different metastatic potentials, eEF1A2 expression in cells was positively associated with their invasive ability. The knockdown of eEF1A2 by siRNA decreased the migration and invasion of PANC-1 cells. By contrast, the ectopic expression of exogenous eEF1A2 significantly promoted the migration and invasion of SW1990 cells. Stable eEF1A2 overexpression in a nude mouse model of peritoneal metastasis likewise dramatically enhanced the intraperitoneal metastatic ability of SW1990 cells. In addition, eEF1A2 overexpression could upregulate MMP-9 expression and activity. A significant positive correlation between the overexpression of both eEF1A2 and MMP-9 was observed in pancreatic cancer tissues. The inhibition of MMP-9 activity reduced the promoting effect of eEF1A2 on cell migration and invasion. Furthermore, eEF1A2-mediated cell migration and invasion, as well as MMP-9 expression and upregulation, were largely dependent on the eEF1A2-induced Akt activation. The findings suggested the potentially important role of eEF1A2 in pancreatic cancer migration, invasion, and metastasis. Thus, the results provide evidence of eEF1A2 as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of aggressive pancreatic cancer.     

The protein kinase C inhibitor,H7, inhibits tumor cell invasion and metastasis in mouse melanoma via suppression of ERK1/2

Protein kinase C (PKC) has been shown to be a signal transducer during tumorigenesis, tumor cell invasion, and metastasis. Recent studies have reported that the PKC inhibitor, 7-hydroxystaurosporine, inhibits tumor cell invasion. However, the molecular mechanisms of this inhibition of invasion and metastasis are not well understood. In the present study, we attempt to clarify the mechanism by which H7, a PKC inhibitor, inhibits tumor cell invasion and metastasis in the melanoma cell line B16BL6. It was found that H7 inhibits B16BL6 cell invasion and metastasis. We also observed that H7 inhibits the mRNA expression and protein activities of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, -2, -9 and MT1-MMP. Furthermore, H7 suppresses phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2). However, other signal transduction factors, such as p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1/2 (JNK1/2), were unaffected. Moreover, U0126, a MEK1/2 inhibitor, also inhibited B16BL6 cell invasion and metastasis, as well as the mRNA expression and protein activities of MMP-1, -2, -9 and MT1-MMP. This indicates that H7 inhibits signal transduction through the PKC/MEK/ERK pathway, thereby inhibiting B16BL6 cell invasion and metastasis. These results suggest that PKC inhibitors have potential clinical applications in the treatment of tumor cell metastasis.     

非小细胞肺癌组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1表达及意义

目的 探讨非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)组织中基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)、组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)的表达及其生物学行为的关系.方法 应用免疫组织化学SP法检测76例NSCLC和癌旁正常组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达,并分析其表达与肺癌组织类型、肿瘤大小、TNM分期、分化程度、淋巴结转移的相关性.结果 MMP-9、TIMP-1在肺癌组织中的阳性表达率明显高于癌旁正常组织(P<0.05).NSCLC中MMP-9、TIMP-1表达与肿瘤的分化程度、临床分期、淋巴结转移有相关性(P<0.05),与肿瘤病理分型无关(P>0.05).结论 检测NSCLC中组织的MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达对判断肿瘤的恶性程度和预后评估有一定的意义.     

红花多糖对荷瘤小鼠肿瘤组织基质金属蛋白酶-9、组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1mRNA表达影响的研究

目的 探讨红花多糖(safflower polysaccharide,SPS)对荷瘤小鼠肿瘤组织中基质金属蛋白酶(matrix metalloproteinases,MMP)-9、组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂1(tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase,TIMP-1)mRNA表达的影响.方法 BABL/c小鼠腋下接种S180肉瘤,腹腔注射SPS连续10 d,给药结束24 h后取肿瘤组织Real time-PCR法测MMP-9、TIMP-1 mRNA表达水平.结果 SPS低剂量组、中剂量组和高剂量组肿瘤组织中MMP-9的表达量分别是模型对照组的0.452、0.204、0.026倍,TIMP-1的表达量分别是模型对照组的3.4、5.2、10.0倍.结论 SPS能够抑制肿瘤组织中MMP-9基因的表达,促进TIMP-1基因的表达,具有抑制肿瘤及其转移的作用.     

Experimental metastasis is suppressed in MMP-9-deficient mice

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are thought to play a key role in tumor invasion and metastasis. The role of MMP-9 (gelatinase B) in tumor metastasis was examined in MMP-9-deficient mice produced by gene targeting using embryonic stem cells. MMP-9-deficient mice develop normally and are fertile. In these mice, the number of metastatic colonies of B16-BL6 melanoma cells or Lewis lung carcinoma cells that were implanted intravenously fell by 45% for B16-BL6 melanoma and 59% for Lewis lung carcinoma (p=0.03 and p=0.0043, respectively). Gelatin zymography showed that both tumor cell lines did not secrete MMP-9 by themselves but the host cells surrounding the tumor cells secrete MMP-9 in vivo. These results indicated that host-derived MMP-9 plays an important role in the process of tumor metastasis.     

Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor is associated with MMP-2 and MMP-9 to promote migration and invasion in SNU638 gastric cancer cells

Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) protects tissue from proteases, and promotes cell proliferation and healing during inflammatory response. SLPI is also overexpressed in gastric, lung and ovarian cancers, which accelerates the metastasis of cancer cells. Matrix metalloproteinases-2, -9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) are overexpressed in high metastatic cancers, and promote the migration of cancer cells through collagen degradation. SLPI and MMP-2, -9 are critical factors in stimulating the metastatic processes but there are no reports of a direct correlation between these molecules. Therefore, this study examined the role of SLPI related to MMP-2 and MMP-9 using two gastric cancer cell lines, such as characterized non-metastatic SNU484 and highly metastatic SNU638 cells. SLPI, MMP-2 and MMP-9 mRNA and protein expression were higher in SNU638 cells than in SNU484 cells. In addition, the rate of cell migration and invasion was higher in the SNU638 cells than in SNU484 cells. Interestingly, after treatment with SLPI, the rate of migration and invasion was higher in the SNU484 cells than in the positive control (PC) SNU484 cells. The rate of migration was also higher in the SNU638 cells after SLPI treatment than in the SNU638 cells (PC) but the invasion rate was not changed. The expression and secretion of MMP-2 and MMP-9 as well the rate of cell migration and invasion were significantly lower in SLPI-siRNA transfected SNU638 cells (si-SLPI/SNU638) but higher in SLPI-treated SNU484 cells (SNU484 + SLPI). Strong Elk-1 phosphorylation was detected in SNU484 + SLPI and SNU638 cells but was barely detectable in SNU484 and si-SLPI/SNU638 cells. These results show that SLPI promotes the metastasis of SNU638 gastric cancer cells by increasing MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression through Elk-1 signaling, indicating its role as a signaling molecule not a protease inhibitor.     

子宫颈癌中CD147蛋白和MMP-9 mRNA的表达及意义

目的 探讨CD147蛋白、MMP-9 mRNA在子宫颈鳞状细胞癌中的表达及其与侵袭、转移的关系.方法 采用免疫组化MaxVision法、RT-PCR技术检测10例慢性子宫颈炎组织(对照组)和40例子宫颈鳞状细胞癌患者的外科手术切除标本组织中CD147蛋白、MMP-9 mRNA的表达,应用图像分析软件分别对CD147和MMP-9 mRNA的表达进行平均光密度和灰度分析.结果 CD147蛋白和MMP-9 mRNA的表达结果显示:子宫颈鳞状细胞癌组高于对照组慢性子宫颈炎组织(P值均＜0.01);有淋巴转移组高于无转移组(P＜0.01、P＜0.05);CD147蛋白在宫颈鳞状细胞癌低分化组表达与中分化组表达差异无显著性(P＞0.05),但MMP-9 mRNA表达为低分化组高于中分化组(P＜0.05).结论 CD147蛋白和MMP-9 mRNA在子宫颈鳞状细胞癌中呈高表达,它们之间的表达具有正相关性,二者可能共同参与了子宫颈鳞状细胞癌的侵袭和转移过程.     

IL-22 promotes the migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells via IL-22R1/AKT/MMP-9 signaling

IL-22, one important inflammatory cytokine of the IL-10 family, exerts its functions via IL-22 receptor that is composed of IL-22R1 and IL-10R2 subunits. Although IL-22 expression is reported to be elevated in many cancers, and increased IL-22 expression correlates with tumor progression and poor prognosis, little is known about the role of IL-22 in gastric cancer. In our study, we found that IL-22 stimulation promoted the migration and invasion of SGC-7901 cells. Furthermore, IL-22 increased AKT activation and MMP-9 production in a time- and dose-dependent manner, while knockdown of IL-22R1 attenuated the effect of IL-22 on gastric cancer cells. In addition, blocking of AKT activation suppressed the expression and secretion of MMP-9. Taken together, this present study suggests that IL-22 stimulation enhances the migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells by regulating IL-22R1/AKT/MMP-9 signaling axis.     

宫颈癌中MMP-2及TIMP-2的表达及其临床意义

目的 :通过检测基质金属蛋白酶 - 2 (MMP - 2 )及基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制物 - 2 (TIMP - 2 )在宫颈癌中的表达 ,探讨其与宫颈癌侵袭转移的关系。方法 :采用免疫组化S -P法检测 5 1例宫颈癌和 16例正常宫颈组织中MMP - 2和TIMP - 2的表达情况。结果 :MMP - 2、TIMP - 2在正常宫颈上皮组织中均无表达 ,在宫颈癌组织中的阳性表达率分别为 74 .5 % (38/ 5 1)、4 7.1% (2 4 / 5 1) ,有显著性差异 (P <0 .0 1)。MMP - 2、TIMP - 2的表达与组织学类型无关 ,但与临床分期、细胞分化程度、淋巴结转移有关。结论 :MMP - 2、TIMP - 2的表达与宫颈癌的侵袭转移有关 ,MMP - 2、TIMP - 2可作为预测宫颈癌侵袭转移潜能和临床预后的指标。