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beta-lapachone induces growth inhibition and apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by modulation of Bcl-2 family and activation of caspases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16614704     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: To study in vitro the molecular mechanism of apoptosis caused by beta-lapachone, a quinone obtained from the bark of the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was carried out on human bladder carcinoma T24 cell line. Determination of cell viability was done using trypan blue exclusion method, apoptosis quantitative estimation - by DAPI staining and agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA fragmentation. Flow cytometry analysis, RT-PCR and Western blot analysis, colorimetric assay of caspase activity were applied as well. RESULTS: It was found that in micromolar range of concentrations beta-lapachone inhibited the viability of T24 cells by inducing apoptosis, which could be proved by formation of apoptotic bodies and DNA fragmentation. Treatment of T24 cells with beta-lapachone resulted in a down-regulation of Bcl-2 expression and up-regulation of Bax expression. beta-lapachone-induced apoptosis was also associated with activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9, inhibition of IAP expression, and degradation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase, phospholipase C-gamma1 and beta-catenin proteins. At the same time Fas and FasL levels were inhibited upon treatment with beta-lapachone in a concentration-dependent manner. Conclusion: beta-lapachone-induced apoptosis in T24 cells is mediated, at least in part, by the mitochondrial-signaling pathway.
Authors:
J I Lee; D Y Choi; H S Chung; H G Seo; H J Woo; B T Choi; Y H Choi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Experimental oncology     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1812-9269     ISO Abbreviation:  Exp. Oncol.     Publication Date:  2006 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-04-14     Completed Date:  2006-05-24     Revised Date:  2010-01-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101230541     Medline TA:  Exp Oncol     Country:  Ukraine    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  30-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
R&E Program, Korea Science Academy, Busan, South Korea.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Antigens, CD95 / metabolism
Apoptosis / drug effects*
Caspases / metabolism*
Cell Division / drug effects*
Cell Line, Tumor
Cell Survival / drug effects
Enzyme Activation / drug effects
Fas Ligand Protein
Humans
Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism
Naphthoquinones / pharmacology*
Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 / drug effects,  metabolism*
RNA, Messenger / drug effects,  genetics
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors / pharmacology
Tumor Necrosis Factors / metabolism
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antigens, CD95; 0/FASLG protein, human; 0/Fas Ligand Protein; 0/Membrane Glycoproteins; 0/Naphthoquinones; 0/Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2; 0/RNA, Messenger; 0/Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors; 0/Tumor Necrosis Factors; 4707-32-8/beta-lapachone; EC 3.4.22.-/Caspases

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