scholarly journals New Multi-Targeted Antiproliferative Agents: Design and Synthesis of IC261-Based Oxindoles as Potential Tubulin, CK1 and EGFR Inhibitors

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 1114
Author(s):  
Momen R. Fareed ◽  
Mai E. Shoman ◽  
Mohammed I. A. Hamed ◽  
Mohamed Badr ◽  
Hanin A. Bogari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Microtubule Assembly ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Mechanistic Study ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Binding Interaction ◽  
Colchicine Binding Site

A series of 3-benzylideneindolin-2-one compounds was designed and synthesized based on combretastatin A-4 and compound IC261, a dual casein kinase (CK1)/tubulin polymerization inhibitor, taking into consideration the pharmacophore required for EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibition. The new molecular entities provoked significant growth inhibition against PC-3, MCF-7 and COLO-205 at a 10 μM dose. Compounds 6-chloro-3-(2,4,6-trimethoxybenzylidene) indolin-2-one, 4b, and 5-methoxy-3-(2,4,6-trimethoxybenzylidene)indolin-2-one, 4e, showed potent activity against the colon cancer COLO-205 cell line with an IC50 value of 0.2 and 0.3 μM. A mechanistic study demonstrated 4b’s efficacy in inhibiting microtubule assembly (IC50 = 1.66 ± 0.08 μM) with potential binding to the colchicine binding site (docking study). With an IC50 of 1.92 ± 0.09 μg/mL, 4b inhibited CK1 almost as well as IC261. Additionally, 4b and 4e were effective inhibitors of EGFR-TK with IC50s of 0.19 μg/mL and 0.40 μg/mL compared to Gifitinib (IC50 = 0.05 μg/mL). Apoptosis was induced in COLO-205 cells treated with 4b, with apoptotic markers dysregulated. Caspase 3 levels were elevated to more than three-fold, while Cytochrome C levels were doubled. The cell cycle was arrested in the pre-G1 phase with extensive cellular accumulation in the pre-G1 phase, confirming apoptosis induction. Levels of cell cycle regulating proteins BAX and Bcl-2 were also defective. The binding interaction patterns of these compounds at the colchicine binding site of tubulin and the Gifitinib binding site of EGFR were verified by molecular docking, which adequately matched the reported experimental result. Hence, 4b and 4e are considered promising potent multitarget agents against colon cancer that require optimization.

scholarly journals Pharmacokinetic, Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Effects of Phenolic Acids in Human Colon Adenocarcinoma Cells Using In Vitro and In Silico Approaches

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lana Rosa ◽  
Nathállia Jordão ◽  
Nathália da Costa Pereira Soares ◽  
Joelma deMesquita ◽  
Mariana Monteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Colon Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Human Colon ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Apoptotic Cells ◽  
Adenocarcinoma Cells ◽  
Human Colon Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Colon Adenocarcinoma Cells

Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the USA and Europe. Despite aggressive therapies, many tumors are resistant to current treatment protocols and epidemiological data suggest that diet is a major factor in the etiology of colon cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity and the influence of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic (3,4-DHPAA), p-coumaric (p-CoA), vanillic (VA) and ferulic (FA) acids on cell viability, cell cycle progression, and rate of apoptosis in human colon adenocarcinoma cells (HT-29). The results showed that all compounds tested reduce cell viability in human colon cancer cells. 3,4-DHPAA promoted the highest effect antiproliferative with an increase in the percentage of cells in G0/G1 phase, accompanied by a reduction of cells in G2/M phase. Cell cycle analysis of VA and FA showed a decrease in the proportion of cells in G0/G1 phase (10.0 µM and 100.0 µM). p-CoA and FA acids increased the percentage of apoptotic cells and non-apoptotic cells. 3,4-DHPAA seems to be the substance with the greatest potential for in vivo studies, opening thus a series of perspectives on the use of these compounds in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer.

The Structure of MT189-Tubulin Complex Provides Insights into Drug Design

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1069-1073
Author(s):  
Zhongping Li ◽  
Lingling Ma ◽  
Chengyong Wu ◽  
Tao Meng ◽  
Lanping Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Microtubule Assembly ◽  
Tubulin Polymerization ◽  
Colchicine Binding Site ◽  
Structure Activity ◽  
Tubulin Tyrosine Ligase ◽  
Tubulin Polymerization Inhibitors

Background: Drugs that interfere with microtubule dynamics are used widely in cancer chemotherapy. Microtubules are composed of αβ-tubulin heterodimers, and the colchicine binding site of tubulin is an important pocket for designing tubulin polymerization inhibitors. We have previously designed and synthesized a series of colchicine binding site inhibitors (CBSIs). However, these compounds showed no anticancer activity in vivo. Then, we have used a deconstruction approach to obtain a new derivative MT189, which showed in vivo anticancer activity. Methods: We crystallized a protein complex including two tubulins, one stathmin-like domain of RB3 and one tubulin tyrosine ligase, and soaked MT189 into the crystals. We collected the diffraction data and determined the tubulin-MT189 structure to 2.8 Å. Results: Here, we report the crystal structure of tubulin complexed with MT189, elucidate how the small-molecular agent binds to tubulin and inhibits microtubule assembly, and explain previous results of the structure-activity-relationship studies. Conclusion: The tubulin-MT189 complex structure reveals the interactions between this agent and tubulin and provides insights into the design of new derivatives targeting the colchicine binding site.

scholarly journals Antiproliferative and Proapoptotic Effects ofLabisia pumilaEthanol Extract and Its Active Fraction in Human Melanoma HM3KO Cells

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azimahtol Hawariah Lope Pihie ◽  
Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria ◽  
Fezah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Mechanistic Study ◽  
Nuclear Staining ◽  
Active Fraction ◽  
Morphological Findings ◽  
Apoptotic Protein

The present study was to determine the anticancer potential ofLabisia pumilainin vitromodels. Results from the study revealed that ethanol extract ofL. pumilawas more cytotoxic against HM3KO cells while having reduced effects on nonmalignant cells as compared to aqueous and hexane extracts. Thus, ethanol extract was selected to be further separated by using the bioassay-guided fractionation method to give an active fraction, SF2Lp. Results obtained from the flow cytometry analysis showed that SF2Lp was able to arrest the HM3KO cell cycle at the G1 phase, while morphological findings from AO-EB nuclear staining assays along with the Apoptotic Index confirmed the induction of apoptosis by SF2Lp in HM3KO cells. Results from the mechanistic study further revealed that SF2Lp treatment was able to concurrently increase the expression level of p53 and pro-apoptotic protein Bax and also reduce the expression level of anti-apoptotic protein BCl-2 in HM3KO cells, directly contributing to the increase in Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. These findings, therefore, suggested thatL. pumilawas able to inhibit HM3KO cell growth possibly by arresting the cell cycle at G1 phase and inducing apoptosis in HM3KO cells via the up- and down-regulation of Bax/Bcl-2 protein, mediated through a p53-dependent pathway.

scholarly journals Dimethylfumarate Inhibits Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Proliferation: Evidence for Cell Cycle Arrest, Apoptosis and Autophagy

Cells ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaluzki ◽  
Hailemariam-Jahn ◽  
Doll ◽  
Kaufmann ◽  
Balermpas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Colorectal Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Cycle Arrest ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Carcinoma Cell ◽  
Human Colon ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Cycle Arrest

Recent studies have proven that Dimethylfumarate (DMF) has a marked anti-proliferative impact on diverse cancer entities e.g., on malignant melanoma. To explore its anti-tumorigenic potential, we examined the effects of DMF on human colon carcinoma cell lines and the underlying mechanisms of action. Human colon cancer cell line HT-29 and human colorectal carcinoma cell line T84 were treated with or without DMF. Effects of DMF on proliferation, cell cycle progression, and apoptosis were analyzed mainly by Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU)- and Lactatdehydrogenase (LDH)assays, caspase activation, flowcytometry, immunofluorescence, and immunoblotting. In addition, combinational treatments with radiation and chemotherapy were performed. DMF inhibits cell proliferation in both cell lines. It was shown that DMF induces a cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase, which is accompanied by upregulation of p21 and downregulation of cyclin D1 and Cyclin dependent kinase (CDK)4. Furthermore, upregulation of autophagy associated proteins suggests that autophagy is involved. In addition, the activation of apoptotic markers provides evidence that apoptosis is involved. Our results show that DMF supports the action of oxaliplatin in a synergetic manner and failed synergy with radiation. We demonstrated that DMF has distinct antitumorigenic, cell dependent effects on colon cancer cells by arresting cell cycle in G0/G1 phase as well as activating both the autophagic and apoptotic pathways and synergizes with chemotherapy.

scholarly journals miR-6883 Family miRNAs Target CDK4/6 to Induce G1 Phase Cell-Cycle Arrest in Colon Cancer Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 77 (24) ◽  
pp. 6902-6913 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amriti R. Lulla ◽  
Michael J. Slifker ◽  
Yan Zhou ◽  
Avital Lev ◽  
Margret B. Einarson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cell Cycle Arrest ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Phase Cell ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Colon Cancer Cells ◽  
Cycle Arrest

scholarly journals p27KIP1 blocks cyclin E-dependent transactivation of cyclin A gene expression.

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 407-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Zerfass-Thome ◽  
A Schulze ◽  
W Zwerschke ◽  
B Vogt ◽  
K Helin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Transcriptional Activation ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Cyclin E ◽  
Cyclin A ◽  
G1 Phase ◽  
Critical Threshold ◽  
Promoter Activation

Cyclin E is necessary and rate limiting for the passage of mammalian cells through the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Control of cell cycle progression by cyclin E involves cdk2 kinase, which requires cyclin E for catalytic activity. Expression of cyclin E/cdk2 leads to an activation of cyclin A gene expression, as monitored by reporter gene constructs derived from the human cyclin A promoter. Promoter activation by cyclin E/cdk2 requires an E2F binding site in the cyclin A promoter. We show here that cyclin E/cdk2 kinase can directly bind to E2F/p107 complexes formed on the cyclin A promoter-derived E2F binding site, and this association is controlled by p27KIP1, most likely through direct protein-protein interaction. These observation suggest that cyclin E/cdk2 associates with E2F/p107 complexes in late G1 phase, once p27KIP1 has decreased below a critical threshold level. Since a kinase-negative mutant of cdk2 prevents promoter activation, it appears that transcriptional activation of the cyclin A gene requires an active cdk2 kinase tethered to its promoter region.

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