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Sanaei M, Kavoosi F, Ghasemi A. Investigation of the Effect of 5-Aza-2'-Deoxycytidine on p15INK4, p16INK4, p18INK4, and p19INK4 Genes Expression, Cell Growth Inhibition, and Apoptosis Induction in Hepatocellular Carcinoma PLC/PRF/5 Cell Line. Adv Biomed Res 2020; 9:33. [PMID: 33072645 PMCID: PMC7532824 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_68_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are the key regulators of cell-cycle transitions and characterized by needing a separate subunit, a cyclin, which provides domains essential for enzymatic activity. The activities of cyclin-CDK complexes are controlled by a group of molecules that inhibit CDK activity and CDK inhibitors (CKIs). Cancer often exhibits an aberrant CpG methylation of promoter regions of tumor suppressor genes such as CKIs. Treatment with the DNA demethylating agents, such as 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), can restore and upregulate CKIs. Previously, we reported the effect of 5-Aza-CdR and genistein on DNA methyltransferase (DNMTs) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of 5-Aza-CdR on p15INK4, p16INK4, p18INK4, and p19INK4 genes expression, cell growth inhibition, and apoptosis induction in HCC PLC/PRF/5 cell line. Materials and Methods The effect of 5-Aza-CdR on the cell growth of PLC/PRF/5 cells, genes expression, and apoptosis induction were assessed by 3-[4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide assay, real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis, and flow cytometry, respectively. Results 5-Aza-CdR (0, 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 μM) inhibited PLC/PRF/5 cell growth at different periods significantly. This compound induced apoptosis and reactivated p15INK4, p16INK4, p18INK4, and p19INK4 genes expression at a concentration of 5 μM significantly. Conclusion 5-Aza-CdR can inhibit cell viability and induce apoptosis by epigenetic reactivation of p15INK4, p16INK4, p18INK4, and p19INK4 genes in HCC PLC/PRF/5.
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- Masumeh Sanaei
- Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Fars Province, Iran
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- Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Fars Province, Iran
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- Student of Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Fars Province, Iran
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Pickles JC, Pant K, Mcginty LA, Yasaei H, Roberts T, Scott AD, Newbold RF. A mechanistic evaluation of the Syrian hamster embryo cell transformation assay (pH 6.7) and molecular events leading to senescence bypass in SHE cells. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2016; 802:50-8. [PMID: 27169376 PMCID: PMC4877681 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Revised: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The implementation of the Syrian hamster embryo cell transformation assay (SHE CTA) into test batteries and its relevance in predicting carcinogenicity has been long debated. Despite prevalidation studies to ensure reproducibility and minimise the subjective nature of the assay's endpoint, an underlying mechanistic and molecular basis supporting morphological transformation (MT) as an indicator of carcinogenesis is still missing. We found that only 20% of benzo(a)pyrene-induced MT clones immortalised suggesting that, alone, the MT phenotype is insufficient for senescence bypass. From a total of 12 B(a)P- immortalised MT lines, inactivating p53 mutations were identified in 30% of clones, and the majority of these were consistent with the potent carcinogen's mode of action. Expression of p16 was commonly silenced or markedly reduced with extensive promoter methylation observed in 45% of MT clones, while Bmi1 was strongly upregulated in 25% of clones. In instances where secondary events to MT appeared necessary for senescence bypass, as evidenced by a transient cellular crisis, clonal growth correlated with monoallelic deletion of the CDKN2A/B locus. The findings further implicate the importance of p16 and p53 pathways in regulating senescence while providing a molecular evaluation of SHE CTA -derived variant MT clones induced by benzo(a)pyrene.
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- Jessica C Pickles
- Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, United Kingdom.
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- BioReliance Corporation, 14920 Broschart Road, Rockville, MD 20850-3349, USA
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- Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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- Unilever, Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre, Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, United Kingdom.
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Supsavhad W, Dirksen WP, Martin CK, Rosol TJ. Animal models of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Vet J 2015; 210:7-16. [PMID: 26965084 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the most common oral cancer worldwide. Local bone invasion into the maxilla or mandible and metastasis to regional lymph nodes often result in a poor prognosis, decreased quality of life and shortened survival time for HNSCC patients. Poor response to treatment and clinical outcomes are the major concerns in this aggressive cancer. Multiple animal models have been developed to replicate spontaneous HNSCC and investigate genetic alterations and novel therapeutic targets. This review provides an overview of HNSCC as well as the traditional animal models used in HNSCC preclinical research. The value and challenges of each in vivo model are discussed. Similarity between HNSCC in humans and cats and the possibility of using spontaneous feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) as a model for HNSCC in translational research are highlighted.
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- Wachiraphan Supsavhad
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1925 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1925 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1925 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Ribeiro DR, Alves ÂVF, dos Santos EP, Padilha FF, Gomes MZ, Rabelo AS, Cardoso JC, Massarioli AP, de Alencar SM, de Albuquerque-Júnior RLC. Inhibition of DMBA-induced Oral Squamous Cells Carcinoma Growth by Brazilian Red Propolis in Rodent Model. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2015; 117:85-95. [DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Danielle R. Ribeiro
- Laboratory of Morphology and Experimental Pathology; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Morphology and Experimental Pathology; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Morphology and Experimental Pathology; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy; University Tiradentes; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Morphology and Experimental Pathology; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy; University Tiradentes; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy; University Tiradentes; Aracaju SE Brazil
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- Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition; ‘Luiz de Queiroz’ College of Agriculture; University of Sao Paulo (USP); Piracicaba SP Brazil
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- Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition; ‘Luiz de Queiroz’ College of Agriculture; University of Sao Paulo (USP); Piracicaba SP Brazil
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- Laboratory of Morphology and Experimental Pathology; Institute of Technology and Research -ITP; Aracaju SE Brazil
- Department of Odontology; University Tiradentes; Aracaju SE Brazil
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Biphasic Alterations in Expression and Subcellular Localization of MUC1 in Pancreatic Ductal Carcinogenesis in Syrian Hamsters. Pancreas 2015; 44:76-86. [PMID: 25036908 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000000178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to characterize molecular targets for the prevention/diagnosis of pancreatic cancer using a chemically induced hamster pancreatic carcinogenesis model, in which background injuries to the parenchyma, for example, chronic pancreatitis or acinar atrophy, are limited. METHODS Gene expression profiles in atypical hyperplasias were first investigated using a microarray technique. Immunohistochemical analyses of early lesions and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) were then conducted for MUC1, of which mRNA levels were prominent among the up-regulated genes, in contrast with the coexpression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins. RESULTS Immunohistochemistry for MUC1 cytoplasmic domain (MUC1-CD), which was not detected in normal-like pancreatic ducts, was positive in the apical surfaces of the epithelia of hyperplasias with and without atypia and IDC areas with distinct tubular patterns. In contrast, cytoplasmic/nuclear positivity for MUC1-CD was observed in the invasive front of IDCs. The coexpression of EMT-related proteins, such as slug and vimentin, with cytoplasmic/nuclear MUC1-CD was also detected. CONCLUSIONS Alterations in the expression and subcellular localization of MUC1 represent a biphasic phenomenon, and the latter may be associated with EMT in pancreatic carcinogenesis in hamsters, which indicates that changes in MUC1 are important targets for pancreatic cancer prevention and chemotherapy.
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Yasaei H, Gilham E, Pickles JC, Roberts TP, O'Donovan M, Newbold RF. Carcinogen-specific mutational and epigenetic alterations in INK4A, INK4B and p53 tumour-suppressor genes drive induced senescence bypass in normal diploid mammalian cells. Oncogene 2012; 32:171-9. [DOI: 10.1038/onc.2012.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The hamster model of sequential oral oncogenesis. Oral Oncol 2007; 44:315-24. [PMID: 18061531 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2007.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2007] [Revised: 06/26/2007] [Accepted: 08/15/2007] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common cancer characterised by low survival rate and poor prognosis. The multistep process of oral carcinogenesis is affected by multiple genetic events such as alterations of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes. The use of appropriate experimental animal models that accurately represent the cellular and molecular changes which are associated with the initiation and progression of human oral cancer is of crucial importance. The Syrian golden hamster cheek pouch oral carcinogenesis model is the best known animal system that closely correlates events involved in the development of premalignant and malignant human oral cancers. Therefore, we established an experimental system of chemically induced oral carcinogenesis in hamsters, in order to study different stages of tumour formation: normal mucosa, hyperkeratosis, hyperplasia, dysplasia, early invasion, well differentiated OSCC and moderately differentiated OSCC. We investigated the expression of oncogenes EGFR, erbB2, erbB3, FGFR-2, FGFR-3, c-myc, N-ras, ets-1, H-ras, c-fos and c-jun, apoptosis markers Bax and Bcl-2, tumour suppressor genes p53 and p16, and cell proliferation marker Ki-67 in the sequential stages of hamster oral oncogenesis. Here, we describe the findings of the experimental model in regard to the involvement of signal transduction pathways in every stage of cancer development. Increased apoptosis and cell proliferation were observed in early stages of oral oncogenesis. Furthermore, the increased expression of transmembrane receptors (EGFR, erbB2, FGFR-2 and FGFR-3) as well as the increased expression of nuclear transcriptional factors in early stages of oral cancer indicates that these molecules may be used as early prognostic factors for the progression of OSCC. Since the expression of both H-ras and N-ras do not seem to affect signal transduction during oral oncogenesis, it can be assumed that a different signalling pathway, such as the PI3K and/or PLCgamma pathway, may be implicated in the pathogenesis of OSCC.
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Bortolanza S, Alzuguren P, Buñuales M, Qian C, Prieto J, Hernandez-Alcoceba R. Human adenovirus replicates in immunocompetent models of pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Hum Gene Ther 2007; 18:681-90. [PMID: 17658991 DOI: 10.1089/hum.2007.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The preclinical evaluation of toxicity and antitumor effect of conditionally replicative (oncolytic) adenoviruses is hampered by the inability of human adenoviruses to replicate efficiently in murine cells. The Syrian golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) has been suggested as a permissive animal for adenoviral replication, and cancer cell lines derived from various hamster tumors are available. We provide evidence that wild-type adenovirus type 5 is able to infect and replicate in the pancreatic cancer cell lines HaP-T1 and H2T both in vitro and in vivo. Determination of cytopathic effect, viral spread, progeny production, and the expression of late viral proteins indicates that the complete viral cycle of adenovirus takes place, albeit less efficiently than in highly permissive human cancer cell lines A549 and HuH7. Intrahepatic inoculation of HaP-T1 and H2T cells gave rise to tumors in the liver of hamsters that resemble metastases of pancreatic cancer. The growth of HaP-T1-induced nodules was faster compared with those derived from H2T, but both caused progressive liver infiltration and peritoneal dissemination. When adenovirus was inoculated in these lesions, productive replication took place and newly formed infective virions could be recovered 4 days after administration. In conclusion, the Syrian hamster models described here offer the opportunity to evaluate the effect of oncolytic adenoviruses in an immunocompetent animal and may be a valuable tool in the preclinical evaluation of these agents.
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- Sergia Bortolanza
- Gene Therapy Unit, Center for Applied Medical Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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Strobel O, Dor Y, Stirman A, Trainor A, Fernández-del Castillo C, Warshaw AL, Thayer SP. Beta cell transdifferentiation does not contribute to preneoplastic/metaplastic ductal lesions of the pancreas by genetic lineage tracing in vivo. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2007; 104:4419-24. [PMID: 17360539 PMCID: PMC1815470 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0605248104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Inflammatory injury to the pancreas results in regeneration of normal tissue and formation of metaplastic lesions of a ductal phenotype. These metaplastic ductal lesions (MDL) are called tubular complexes (TC), mucinous metaplasia, or pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Because they are regularly found in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, their formation is thought to represent a step in inflammation-mediated carcinogenesis. Despite these lesions' ductal character, their origin is controversial. All known pancreatic cell lineages have been suggested as the origin. In vitro studies suggest that differentiated cells in the pancreas remain highly plastic and can transdifferentiate as a mechanism of regeneration and metaplasia. In vivo studies suggest that islets, specifically beta cells, may be the cell of origin. However, in vitro studies are subject to ductal cell contamination, and previous in vivo studies interpret static data rather than direct evidence. Using genetic lineage tracing in vivo, we investigate whether transdifferentiation of beta cells contributes to regeneration or metaplasia in pancreatitis. RIP-CreER;Z/AP mice were used to heritably tag beta cells in the adult pancreas. Injury by cerulein pancreatitis resulted in regeneration of normal tissue and metaplasia with formation of two distinct types of TC and mucinous lesions. Lineage tracing revealed that none of these MDL are of beta cell origin; nor do beta cells contribute to regeneration of normal acinar and ductal tissue, which indicates that the plasticity of differentiated pancreatic islet cells, suggested by earlier static and in vitro studies, plays no role in regeneration, metaplasia, and carcinogenesis in vivo.
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- Oliver Strobel
- *Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114; and
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- Department of Cellular Biochemistry and Human Genetics, The Hebrew University–Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- *Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114; and
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- *Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114; and
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- *Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114; and
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- *Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114; and
- To whom correspondence should be addressed at:
Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, WACC 460, Boston, MA 02114. E-mail:
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Zhao N, Wang J, Cui Y, Guo L, Lu SH. Induction of G1 cell cycle arrest and P15INK4b expression by ECRG1 through interaction with Miz-1. J Cell Biochem 2004; 92:65-76. [PMID: 15095404 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.20025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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ECRG1 is a novel candidate of tumor suppressor gene identified from human esophagus. To study the biological role of ECRG1 gene, we performed a GAL4-based yeast two-hybrid screen of a human fetal liver cDNA library. Using the ECRG1 cDNA as bait, we identified two putative clones as associated proteins, Miz-1 and FLNA (Filamin A). The interaction of ECRG1 and Miz-1 was confirmed by glutathione-S-transferase (GST)-pull-down assays in vitro and co-immunoprecipitation experiments in vivo. ECRG1 was co-localized with Miz-1 in nucleus, as shown by confocal microscopy. Transfection of ECRG1 gene into the esophageal cancer (EC) cells inhibited cell proliferation and induced G1 phase arrest of cell cycle. In the co-transfection of ECRG1 and Miz-1 assays, we found inhibition of cell proliferation and G1/S phase in EC cells, but the levels of cell proliferation inhibition and G1/S phase arrest were more strongly compared with the transfection of ECRG1 or Miz-1 alone. In addition, the interaction of ECRG1 and Miz-1 could induce expression of P15(INK4b) gene in esophageal cancer 9706 (EC9706) cells. However, the transfection of ECRG1 or Miz-1 alone was not revealed the expressions of P15(INK4b) gene. When antisense ECRG1 interdicted expression of endogenous ECRG1 in Balb/c-3T3 cells, Transfection of Miz-1 couldn't induce P15(INK4b) expression. The results provide evidences that ECRG1 and Miz-1 in EC cells may be acting as a co-functional protein associated with regulation of cell cycle and induction of P15(INK4b) expression. It suggests that ECRG1 may inhibit tumor cell growth by affecting cell cycle, and that expression of P15(INK4b) may be likely to enhance G1 cell cycle arrest during the interaction of ECRG1 and Miz-1. The physical interaction of ECRG1 and Miz-1 may play an important role in carcinogenesis of EC.
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- Nianxi Zhao
- Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis, Cancer Institute, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
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Li J, Qin D, Knobloch TJ, Tsai MD, Weghorst CM, Melvin WS, Muscarella P. Expression and characterization of Syrian golden hamster p16, a homologue of human tumor suppressor p16 INK4A. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2003; 304:241-7. [PMID: 12711305 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(03)00577-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The p16(INK4A)/CDKN2A tumor suppressor gene is known to be inactivated in up to 98% of human pancreatic cancer specimens and represents a potential target for novel therapeutic intervention. Chemically induced pancreatic tumors in Syrian golden hamsters have been demonstrated to share many morphologic and biological similarities with human pancreatic tumors and this model may be appropriate for studying therapies targeting p16(INK4A)/CDKN2A. The purpose of this study was to investigate the fundamental biochemistry of hamster P16 protein. Using both in vivo and in vitro approaches, the CDK4 binding affinity, kinase inhibitory activity, and thermodynamic stability of hamster and human P16 proteins were evaluated. Furthermore, a structural model of hamster P16 protein was generated. These studies demonstrate that hamster P16 protein is biochemically indistinguishable from human P16 protein. From a biochemical perspective, these data strongly support the study of p16-related pancreatic oncogenesis and cancer therapies in the hamster model.
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- Junan Li
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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INTRODUCTION The mechanism of impaired glucose metabolism that develops in most patients with pancreatic cancer (PC) is obscure and the association between PC and diabetes is controversial. According to the published data, about 70% of patients with PC have an impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or frank diabetes, whereas 30% do not. Up to 60% of the patients with IGT or diabetes show improvement in glucose metabolism after surgery, whereas other patients show only mild or no improvement. AIM To investigate our theory that there are three types of PC: 1) PC not associated with IGT or diabetes (IGT- subtype, approximately 20-30%); 2) PC associated with IGT or diabetes (IGT+ subtype, approximately 70-80%), in which the abnormality improves postoperatively (IGT+/- subtype, approximately 40-60%); or 3) PC associated with IGT or diabetes that does not improve after the tumor resection (IGT+/+ subtype, approximately 40-60%). METHODOLOGY AND RESULTS The review of the literature and our own experience, which is the subject of this article, suggests that the reason for impaired glucose metabolism in most patients is the alteration of islet cells, from which, in our view, cancer cells develop. There is a good possibility that the altered islet cells, and/or tumors derived from them, produce diabetogenic substances. The extent of the islet alteration (i.e., focal or diffuse) may determine whether the removal of the tumor alone can improve the metabolic alteration. CONCLUSION The elucidation of the mechanism is of immense importance for providing an early tumor marker and for developing preventative and therapeutic modalities.
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- Murat Saruc
- UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-6805, USA
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The pancreas is one of the body's most complex tissues composed of a mixture of endocrine and exocrine cell components. Although, islets comprise 1-2% of the pancreatic volume, there is some evidence that they control the function and the integrity of the pancreas and play the role of a gatekeeper. This review intends to highlight the importance of islet cells, not only for glucose metabolism, but also for their significant role in drug metabolism and diseases, especially in pancreatic cancer.
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- Parviz M Pour
- UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198, USA.
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Postier RG, Lerner MR, Lightfoot SA, Vannarath R, Lane MM, Hanas JS, Brackett DJ. DNA ploidy and markovian analysis of neoplastic progression in experimental pancreatic cancer. J Histochem Cytochem 2003; 51:303-9. [PMID: 12588958 DOI: 10.1177/002215540305100305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Computer-assisted analysis of DNA ploidy and nuclear morphology were used to elucidate changes in the cell nucleus that occur during the development of experimental pancreatic cancer. Ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma was induced in 49 Syrian hamsters by SC injection of N-nitrosobis (2-oxopropyl) amine; twenty hamsters served as controls. Groups of animals were sacrificed every 4 weeks for 20 weeks and adjacent sections of pancreatic tissue were H&E and Feulgen-stained for light microscopy and computer assisted cytometry. Pancreatic ductal cells were classified as normal, atypical, or malignant; tissue inflammation (pancreatitis) was also noted when present. DNA ploidy and nuclear morphology evaluation (Markovian analysis) identified an atypical cell stage clearly distinguishable from either normal or malignant cells; pancreatitis preceded this atypia. The DNA ploidy histogram of these atypical cells revealed a major diploid peak and a minor aneuploid peak. The receiver operator characteristic curve areas for a logistic regression model of normal vs atypical cells was 0.94 and for atypical vs malignant was 0.98, numbers indicative of near-perfect discrimination among these three cell types. The ability to identify an atypical cell population should be useful in establishing the role of these cells in the progression of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Pour PM, Pandey KK, Batra SK. What is the origin of pancreatic adenocarcinoma? Mol Cancer 2003; 2:13. [PMID: 12636873 PMCID: PMC151686 DOI: 10.1186/1476-4598-2-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2002] [Accepted: 01/22/2003] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The concept of pancreatic cancer origin is controversial. Acinar, ductal or islet cells have been hypothesized as the cell of origin. The pros and cons of each of these hypotheses are discussed. Based on the world literature and recent observations, pancreatic cells seem to have potential for phenotypical transdifferentiation, i.e ductal-islet, ductal-acinar, acinar-ductal, acinar-islet, islet-acinar and islet-ductal cells. Although the possibility is discussed that cancer may arise from either islet, ductal or acinar cells, the circumstances favoring the islet cells as the tumor cell origin include their greater transdifferentiation potency into both pancreatic and extrapancreatic cells, the presence of a variety of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes, some of which are present exclusively in islet cells and the growth factor-rich environment of islets.
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- Parviz M Pour
- The Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 986805 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 USA
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology University of Nebraska Medical Center, 986805 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 986805 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 986805 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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