| Menthol induces cell-cycle arrest in PC-3 cells by down-regulating G2/M genes, including polo-like kinase 1. | |
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PMID: 22580005 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Menthol, a naturally occurring monoterpene, is used in foods, cosmetic products, and topical therapeutic preparations. It also exerts cytotoxic activity against several cancer cell types, including prostate cancer cells. However, little is known about the mechanism of menthol action against prostate cancer cells. In this study, we investigated the effect of menthol on the gene expression profile of PC-3 prostate cancer cells using DNA microarray analyses. Gene set enrichment analysis revealed that menthol primarily affects the expression of cell cycle-related genes. Subsequent experimental analyses validated that menthol induces G2/M arrest. Particularly, menthol markedly down-regulated polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1), a key regulator of G2/M phase progression and inhibited its downstream signaling. Our computational analyses and experimental validation provide a basis for future investigations that are aimed at elucidating the action of menthol on cell cycle control in prostate cancer cells. |
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Authors:
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Su-Hwa Kim; Sanghoon Lee; Stephen R Piccolo; Kristina Allen-Brady; Eun-Jung Park; Jung Nyeo Chun; Tae Woo Kim; Nam-Hyuk Cho; In-Gyu Kim; Insuk So; Ju-Hong Jeon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2012-05-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biochemical and biophysical research communications Volume: 422 ISSN: 1090-2104 ISO Abbreviation: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-06-11 Completed Date: 2012-08-31 Revised Date: 2012-10-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372516 Medline TA: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 436-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 110-799, Republic of Korea. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antineoplastic Agents
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pharmacology* Cell Cycle Checkpoints / drug effects*, genetics Cell Cycle Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors, genetics Cell Division / drug effects*, genetics Cell Line, Tumor Down-Regulation G2 Phase / drug effects*, genetics Gene Expression / drug effects* Gene Expression Profiling Humans Male Menthol / pharmacology* Prostatic Neoplasms / genetics* Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors, genetics Proto-Oncogene Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors, genetics |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5T32CA093247/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antineoplastic Agents; 0/Cell Cycle Proteins; 0/Proto-Oncogene Proteins; 1490-04-6/Menthol; EC 2.7.11.1/Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases; EC 2.7.11.1/polo-like kinase 1 |
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