scholarly journals Quinonoids: Therapeutic Potential for Lung Cancer Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Hua-Zhong Ying ◽  
Chen-Huan Yu ◽  
Hao-Kun Chen ◽  
Huan-Huan Zhang ◽  
Jie Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Anticancer Drugs ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
And Migration

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Owing to its high incidence and mortality, the development and discovery of novel anticancer drugs is of great importance. In recent years, many breakthroughs have been achieved in the search for effective anticancer substances from natural products. Many anticancer drugs used clinically and proven to be effective are derived from natural products. Quinonoids, including naphthoquinones, phenanthrenequinones, benzoquinones, and anthraquinones, constitute a large group of natural bioactive compounds that widely exist in higher and lower plant species. Given that most of these compounds possess anticancer effects, they are applied in many cancer studies, especially in lung cancer research. They can promote apoptosis, induce autophagy, and inhibit proliferation, angiogenesis, and cell invasion and migration. Some drugs can enhance anticancer effects when combined with other drugs. Thus, quinonoids have broad application prospects in the treatment of lung cancer. Here, we summarize the previous studies on the antilung cancer activities of quinonoids together with their underlying mechanisms and analyze the common research targets with different effects so as to provide references for the discovery of quinonoids against lung cancer.

scholarly journals LncRNA MCM3AP-AS1 sponges miR-148a to enhance cell invasion and migration in small cell lung cancer

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Luo ◽  
Yukun Zhang ◽  
Guangmei Qin ◽  
Bing Jiang ◽  
Lili Miao
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Invasion ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
And Migration

Abstract Background MCM3AP-AS1 is a recently characterized lncRNA playing an oncogenic role in several cancers. However, its role in lung cancer remains unknown. Here, we aimed to explore the functions of MCM3AP-AS1 in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and the possible underlying mechanisms. Methods MCM3AP-AS1 and ROCK1 levels in SCLC patients were analyzed by qPCR. RNA pull-down and luciferase assays were performed to analyze the interaction between MCM3AP-AS1 and miR-148a. ROCK1 mRNA and protein levels were detected by qPCR and Western blot, respectively. Cell invasion and migration were analyzed by Transwell assays. Results MCM3AP-AS1 was upregulated in patients with SCLC, and a high MCM3AP-AS1 level was accompanied by a low survival rate. The binding of MCM3AP-AS1 to miR-148a predicted by bioinformatics analysis was verified by RNA pull-down and luciferase assays. However, MCM3AP-AS1 and miR-148a did not affect each other’s expression. ROCK1 was upregulated in SCLC tissues and positively correlated with MCM3AP-AS1. In SCLC cells, MCM3AP-AS1 overexpression increased ROCK1 and promoted cancer cell invasion and migration, while miR-148a overexpression showed the opposite effects and attenuated the effects of MCM3AP-AS1 overexpression on ROCK1 expression and cell behaviors. Conclusions MCM3AP-AS1 sponges miR-148a, thereby increasing SCLC cell invasion and migration via upregulating ROCK1 expression.

Phytosomal Curcumin Elicits Anti-tumor Properties Through Suppression of Angiogenesis, Cell Proliferation and Induction of Oxidative Stress in Colorectal Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (39) ◽  
pp. 4626-4638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyhaneh Moradi-Marjaneh ◽  
Seyed M. Hassanian ◽  
Farzad Rahmani ◽  
Seyed H. Aghaee-Bakhtiari ◽  
Amir Avan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Vegf Signaling ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Inhibition Of Angiogenesis ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Apoptotic Activity

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-associated mortality in the world. Anti-tumor effect of curcumin has been shown in different cancers; however, the therapeutic potential of novel phytosomal curcumin, as well as the underlying molecular mechanism in CRC, has not yet been explored. Methods: The anti-proliferative, anti-migratory and apoptotic activity of phytosomal curcumin in CT26 cells was assessed by MTT assay, wound healing assay and Flow cytometry, respectively. Phytosomal curcumin was also tested for its in-vivo activity in a xenograft mouse model of CRC. In addition, oxidant/antioxidant activity was examined by DCFH-DA assay in vitro, measurement of malondialdehyde (MDA), Thiol and superoxidedismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity and also evaluation of expression levels of Nrf2 and GCLM by qRT-PCR in tumor tissues. In addition, the effect of phytosomal curcumin on angiogenesis was assessed by the measurement of VEGF-A and VEGFR-1 and VEGF signaling regulatory microRNAs (miRNAs) in tumor tissue. Results: Phytosomal curcumin exerts anti-proliferative, anti-migratory and apoptotic activity in-vitro. It also decreases tumor growth and augmented 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) anti-tumor effect in-vivo. In addition, our data showed that induction of oxidative stress and inhibition of angiogenesis through modulation of VEGF signaling regulatory miRNAs might be underlying mechanisms by which phytosomal curcumin exerted its antitumor effect. Conclusion: Our data confirmed this notion that phytosomal curcumin administrates anticancer effects and can be used as a complementary treatment in clinical settings.

Knockdown CYP2S1 inhibits lung cancer cells proliferation and migration

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Huan Guo ◽  
Baozhen Zeng ◽  
Liqiong Wang ◽  
Chunlei Ge ◽  
Xianglin Zuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Lung Cancer Cells ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
And Migration

BACKGROUND: The incidence of lung cancer in Yunnan area ranks firstly in the world and underlying molecular mechanisms of lung cancer in Yunnan region are still unclear. We screened a novel potential oncogene CYP2S1 used mRNA microassay and bioinformation database. The function of CYP2S1 in lung cancer has not been reported. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the functions of CYP2S1 in lung cancer. METHODS: Immunohistochemistry and Real-time PCR were used to verify the expression of CYP2S1. Colony formation and Transwell assays were used to determine cell proliferation, invasion and migration. Xenograft assays were used to detected cell growth in vivo. RESULTS: CYP2S1 is significantly up-regulated in lung cancer tissues and cells. Knockdown CYP2S1 in lung cancer cells resulted in decrease cell proliferation, invasion and migration in vitro. Animal experiments showed downregulation of CYP2S1 inhibited lung cancer cell growth in vivo. GSEA analysis suggested that CYP2S1 played functions by regulating E2F targets and G2M checkpoint pathway which involved in cell cycle. Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated that patients with high CYP2S1 had markedly shorter event overall survival (OS) time. CONCLUSIONS: Our data demonstrate that CYP2S1 exerts tumor suppressor function in lung cancer. The high expression of CYP2S1 is an unfavorable prognostic marker for patient survival.

scholarly journals miR-103 Functions as a Tumor Suppressor by Directly Targeting Programmed Cell Death 10 in NSCLC

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 519-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Yang ◽  
Jian-Jun Wang ◽  
Jin-Song Li ◽  
Qian-Yu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Programmed Cell Death ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Apoptotic Cell ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Metastatic Capacity ◽  
And Migration

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 85% of all lung cancer cases. Absence of miR-103 has recently been identified to be associated with metastatic capacity of primary lung tumors. However, the exact role of miR-103 in NSCLC and the molecular mechanism are unclear. In the present study, we showed that miR-103 expression was reduced in NSCLC tissues and cells. miR-103 expression was negatively correlated with tumor size and stage. The overall survival was longer in patients with higher miR-103 level than in those with lower miR-103 expression. miR-103 inhibited cell proliferation in A549 cells, decreased tumor weight and volume, and prolonged survival of tumor-implanted nude mice. miR-103 increased apoptotic cell death in A549 cells. Furthermore, miR-103 decreased the invasion and migration abilities in A549 cells, as evidenced by Transwell and wound healing results. Downregulation of miR-103 significantly reduced the level of programmed cell death 10 (PDCD10). We found a significant decrease in the relative luciferase activity of the reporter gene in A549 cells cotransfected with the miR-103 mimic and pGL3-PDCD10 WT 3′-UTR, but not pGL3-PDCD10 mut 3′-UTR. We showed that overexpression of PDCD10 significantly inhibited miR-103-induced inhibition of cell proliferation, increased apoptosis, and decreased invasion and migration in A549 cells. Moreover, we found that PDCD10 expression was increased in NSCLC tissues and cells. PDCD10 expression was positively correlated with tumor size and stage. Overexpression of PDCD10 increased cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis in A549 cells. The data demonstrated that dysregulation of the miR-103/PDCD10 signal may be a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of NSCLC.

Effect of Curcumin Coated with Polymethyl Methacrylate Nanoparticles on Lung Cancer Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1015-1021
Author(s):  
Ximiao Ma ◽  
Fangyong Fu
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Polymethyl Methacrylate ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Lung Cancer Cells ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Related Proteins

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor with an extremely high incidence and mortality rate in clinical practice and its pathogenesis remains unclear at present. Currently, the methods for treating this disease have relatively high limitations. However, with the gradual maturity and application of nanotechnology, a number of studies have pointed out that polymethyl methacrylate nanoparticles (PMMA-NPs) encapsulated with curcumin (Cur) possibly becomes a new and effective scheme for treating lung cancer. First of all, Cur-PMMA-NPs were prepared. Their sizes were determined by characterization techniques, and their effects on lung cancer cells A549 were detected by Cell proliferation experiment and flow cytometry. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins in the cells was detected by Western blotting. The results showed that polyacrylic acid (PAA)-Cur-PMMA-NPs had a particle size of (215.00±6.00) nm. The drug loading rate and the encapsulation rate of nanospheres were remarkably higher than those of free Cur (P < 0.05). After the intervention of PAA-Cur-PMMA-NPs in the cells, the cell proliferation and the Bcl-2 expression reduced, while the apoptotic rate and the expression of Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9 increased (P < 0.05). Accordingly, Cur-PMMA-NPs can inhibit lung cancer cells from growth and induce their apoptosis, so they are expected to become an effective intervention measure to improve the therapeutic effect on lung cancer in the future.

scholarly journals Tumor-Associated Macrophages (TAMs) in Colorectal Cancer (CRC): From Mechanism to Therapy and Prognosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (16) ◽  
pp. 8470
Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Tian Tian ◽  
Jinhua Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Genetic Alterations ◽  
Tumor Associated Macrophages ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
And Migration

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor in the digestive system whose incidence and mortality is high-ranking among tumors worldwide. The initiation and progression of CRC is a complex process involving genetic alterations in cancer cells and multiple factors from the surrounding tumor cell microenvironment. As accumulating evidence has shown, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs)—as abundant and active infiltrated inflammatory cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME)—play a crucial role in CRC. This review focuses on the different mechanisms of TAM in CRC, including switching of phenotypical subtypes; promoting tumor proliferation, invasion, and migration; facilitating angiogenesis; mediating immunosuppression; regulating metabolism; and interacting with the microbiota. Although controversy remains in clinical evidence regarding the role of TAMs in CRC, clarifying their significance in therapy and the prognosis of CRC may shed new light on the optimization of TAM-centered approaches in clinical care.

scholarly journals Melatonin Suppresses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas Migration and Invasion through Blocking FGF19/FGFR 4 Signaling Pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 9907
Author(s):  
Leilei Wang ◽  
Yuxiong Su ◽  
Wing Shan Choi
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinomas ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Human Tongue ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 19

Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) are one of the most prevalent malignancies, with a low five-year survival rate, thus warranting more effective drugs or therapy to improve treatment outcomes. Melatonin has been demonstrated to exhibit oncostatic effects. In this study, we explored the anti-cancer effects of melatonin on OSCCs and the underlying mechanisms. A human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line (SCC-15) was treated with 2 mM melatonin, followed by transwell migration and invasion assays. Relative expression levels of Fibroblast Growth Factor 19 (FGF19) was identified by Cytokine Array and further verified by qPCR and Western blot. Overexpression and downregulation of FGF19 were obtained by adding exogenous hFGF19 and FGF19 shRNA lentivirus, respectively. Invasion and migration abilities of SCC-15 cells were suppressed by melatonin, in parallel with the decreased FGF19/FGFR4 expression level. Exogenous hFGF19 eliminated the inhibitory effects of melatonin on SCC-15 cells invasion and migration, while FGF19 knocking-down showed similar inhibitory activities with melatonin. This study proves that melatonin suppresses SCC-15 cells invasion and migration through blocking the FGF19/FGFR4 pathway, which enriches our knowledge on the anticancer effects of melatonin. Blocking the FGF19/FGFR4 pathway by melatonin could be a promising alternative for OSCCs prevention and management, which would facilitate further development of novel strategies to combat OSCCs.

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