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Zhang Q, Lin L, Li W, Lu G, Li X. MiR-223 inhibitor suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis of thyroid cancer cells by down-regulating aquaporin-1. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2019; 39:146-153. [PMID: 31311397 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2019.1638403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
To investigate the effect of miR-223 on thyroid cancer cells, further to study its potential mechanisms. The difference in miR-223 expression between normal thyroid Nthy-ori3-l cells and thyroid cancer SW579 cells was detected by PCR. The miR-223 overexpression and silencing vector transfection were verified by qRT-PCR. To further investigate the role of miR-223 in AQP-1, the AQP-1 siRNA vector was transfected on the basis of transfection of miR-223 inhibitor vector. The cell proliferation was detected by plate cloning, MTT, and cellular immunofluorescence assays. Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry. Western blot was used to detect the expression of AQP-1 protein. The expression of miR-223 in SW579 cells was higher than that in normal cells. After transfection with miR-223 mimic, miR-223 expression was increased in SW579 cells. MiR-223 inhibitor transfection can inhibit SW579 cells proliferation, promote apoptosis, and inhibit cell cycle G0/G1 arrest. The SW579 cells proliferation was decreased, and the apoptosis rate was increased after transfection of AQP-1 silencing vector. Compared with the AQP-1 siRNA group, the SW579 cells proliferation rate was further reduced, and the apoptosis rate was significantly increased after co-transfection of miR-223 silencing vector and AQP-1 silencing vector. AQP-1 protein was highly expressed in SW579 cells, and miR-223 inhibitor can down-regulate the expression of APQ-1 protein. The expression AQP-1 protein was significantly reduced after transfected with AQP-1 silencing vector. Inhibition of miR-223 expression could suppress proliferation and promote apoptosis of SW579, and its mechanism is related to down-regulation of APQ-1 protein expression.
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- Qiang Zhang
- a Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University , Yantai , China
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- b Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University , Yantai , China
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- b Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University , Yantai , China
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- a Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University , Yantai , China
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- c Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University , Yantai , China
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Celano M, Mio C, Sponziello M, Verrienti A, Bulotta S, Durante C, Damante G, Russo D. Targeting post-translational histone modifications for the treatment of non-medullary thyroid cancer. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2018; 469:38-47. [PMID: 28579118 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2017.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Genomic and epigenetic alterations are now being exploited as molecular targets in cancer treatment. Abnormalities involving the post-translational modification of histones have been demonstrated in thyroid cancer, and they are regarded as promising molecular targets for novel drug treatment of tumors that are resistant to conventional therapies. After a brief overview of the histone modifications most commonly associated with human malignancies, we will review recently published preclinical and clinical findings regarding the use of histone-activity modulators in thyroid cancers. Particular attention will be focused on their use as re-differentiating or anti-proliferating agents, the differential effects observed when they are used alone and in combination with other targeted drugs, and current prospects for their use in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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- Marilena Celano
- Department of Health Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical Area, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Area, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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Sponziello M, Verrienti A, Rosignolo F, De Rose RF, Pecce V, Maggisano V, Durante C, Bulotta S, Damante G, Giacomelli L, Di Gioia CRT, Filetti S, Russo D, Celano M. PDE5 expression in human thyroid tumors and effects of PDE5 inhibitors on growth and migration of cancer cells. Endocrine 2015; 50:434-41. [PMID: 25837309 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-015-0586-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Recent studies have revealed in normal thyroid tissue the presence of the transcript of several phosphodiesterases (PDEs), enzymes responsible for the hydrolysis of cyclic nucleotides. In this work, we analyzed the expression of PDE5 in a series of human papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTCs) presenting or not BRAF V600E mutation and classified according to ATA risk criteria. Furthermore, we tested the effects of two PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) against human thyroid cancer cells. PDE5 gene and protein expression were analyzed in two different cohorts of PTCs by real-time PCR using a TaqMan micro-fluid card system and Western blot. MTT and migration assay were used to evaluate the effects of PDE5 inhibitors on proliferation and migration of TPC-1, BCPAP, and 8505C cells. In a first series of 36 PTCs, we found higher expression levels of PDE5A in tumors versus non-tumor (normal) tissues. PTCs with BRAF mutation showed higher levels of mRNA compared with those without mutation. No significant differences were detected between subgroups with low and intermediate ATA risk. Upregulation of PDE5 was also detected in tumor tissue proteins. Similar results were obtained analyzing the second cohort of 50 PTCs. Moreover, all tumor tissues with high PDE5 levels showed reduction of Thyroglobulin, TSH receptor, Thyroperoxidase, and NIS transcripts. In thyroid cancer cells in vitro, sildenafil and tadalafil determined a reduction of proliferation and cellular migration. Our findings demonstrate for the first time an overexpression of PDE5 in PTCs, and the ability of PDE5 inhibitors to block the proliferation of thyroid cancer cells in culture, therefore, suggesting that specific inhibition of PDE5 may be proposed for the treatment of these tumors.
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- Marialuisa Sponziello
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Campus "S. Venuta", Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Campus "S. Venuta", Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Campus "S. Venuta", Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Institute of Medical Genetics, University Hospital "S. Maria della Misericordia", 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome "Sapienza", 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Campus "S. Venuta", Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Campus "S. Venuta", Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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Riwaldt S, Pietsch J, Sickmann A, Bauer J, Braun M, Segerer J, Schwarzwälder A, Aleshcheva G, Corydon TJ, Infanger M, Grimm D. Identification of proteins involved in inhibition of spheroid formation under microgravity. Proteomics 2015; 15:2945-52. [PMID: 25930030 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201500067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Many types of cells transit in vitro from a two- to a three-dimensional growth, when they are exposed to microgravity. The underlying mechanisms are not yet understood. Hence, we investigated the impact of microgravity on protein content and growth behavior. For this purpose, the human thyroid cancer cells FTC-133 were seeded either in recently developed cell containers that can endure enhanced physical forces and perform media changes and cell harvesting automatically or in T-25 culture flasks. All cells were cultured for five days at 1g. Afterwards, a part of the cell containers were flown to the International Space Station, while another part was kept on the ground. T-25 flasks were mounted on and next to a Random Positioning Machine. The cells were cultured for 12 days under the various conditions, before they were fixed with RNAlater. All fixed cultures showed monolayers, but three-dimensional aggregates were not detected. In a subsequent protein analysis, 180 proteins were identified by mass spectrometry. These proteins did not indicate significant differences between cells exposed to microgravity and their 1g controls. However, they suggest that an enhanced production of proteins related to the extracellular matrix could detain the cells from spheroid formation, while profilin-1 is phosphorylated.
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- Stefan Riwaldt
- Clinic for Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften -ISAS- e.V, Dortmund, Germany
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- Max-Planck Institute for Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO), Gravitational Biology Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University-Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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