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Polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin gallate inhibits apoptosis induced by irradiation in human HaCaT keratinocytes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15003511     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols, and (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a major constituent of green tea polyphenols. In the present study, we investigated the effect of EGCG on apoptosis induced by irradiation in the human keratinocytic cell line HaCaT. Irradiation by gamma-ray induced apoptosis with concomitant cleavage of caspase-3 and its in vivo substrate poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase. Treatment of cells with EGCG inhibited irradiation-induced apoptosis as detected by Hoechst staining and internucleosomal cleavage of DNA, and prevented the cleavage of these proteins by irradiation. We also found that the treatment of cells with EGCG alone suppressed cell growth and induced apoptosis in these cells. Our results suggest that EGCG inhibits irradiation-induced apoptosis by inactivating the caspase pathway in HaCaT cells. Our study also indicates that EGCG has a dual effect on the survival of these keratinocytes.
Authors:
Hisayoshi Kondo; Sang-Hee Park; Keiko Watanabe; Yasuhiro Yamamoto; Makoto Akashi
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biochemical and biophysical research communications     Volume:  316     ISSN:  0006-291X     ISO Abbreviation:  Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.     Publication Date:  2004 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-03-08     Completed Date:  2004-04-08     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372516     Medline TA:  Biochem Biophys Res Commun     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  59-64     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiation Emergency Medicine, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Chiba 263-6555, Japan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Apoptosis / drug effects*
Caspase 3
Caspases / metabolism
Catechin / analogs & derivatives*,  pharmacology*
Cell Division / drug effects
Cell Line
Humans
Keratinocytes / drug effects*,  metabolism,  radiation effects
Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases / metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
154-23-4/Catechin; 989-51-5/epigallocatechin gallate; EC 2.4.2.30/Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases; EC 3.4.22.-/CASP3 protein, human; EC 3.4.22.-/Caspase 3; EC 3.4.22.-/Caspases

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