Effect of bee products on the growth in vitro of nicotiana tabacum and crotolaria spectabilis tumor tissues

1962 ◽  
Vol 49 (17) ◽  
pp. 404-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldona Rennert ◽  
Marian Gubański
Keyword(s):  
Nicotiana Tabacum ◽  
Tumor Tissues

scholarly journals Influence of hydroxyurea on nucleic acids content and 3H-uridine incorporation in callus and tumorous tobacco tissues cultured in vitro

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-405
Author(s):  
A. Bielecka
Keyword(s):  
Nicotiana Tabacum ◽  
Nucleic Acids ◽  
Dna Content ◽  
Incubation Medium ◽  
Rna Synthesis ◽  
Callus Tissue ◽  
Tumour Tissue ◽  
Inhibitory Influence ◽  
Tumor Tissues

In callus and tumor tissues of <i>Nicotiana tabacum</i> cultured for 39 days in media supplemented with various concentrations of hydroxyurea (1.3 x 10<sup>-4</sup> M - 1.3 x 10<sup>-3</sup> M) a decrease of DNA content (ca. 24 per cent in callus tissue and ca. 23 per cent in tumour tissue) and a decrease of RNA content (over 10 per cent and ca. 9 per cent in callus and tumour tissue, respectively) was observed. The autoradiographic method showed that a long-lasting action of this com-pound inhibits RNA synthesis. A stronger inhibitory influence of hydroxyurea upon incorporation of 3H-uridine from the incubation medium was revealed.

scholarly journals Selective Targeting of Breast Cancer by Tafuramycin a Using SMA-Nanoassemblies

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3532
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. El-Deeb ◽  
Valeria Pittala ◽  
Diab Eltayeb ◽  
Khaled Greish
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Progesterone Receptors ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Chemotherapy Agent ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Tumor Tissues ◽  
Potential Strategy ◽  
Tumor Accumulation

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous subtype of tumors that tests negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein. The mainstay of treatment remains chemotherapy, but the therapeutic outcome remains inadequate. This paper investigates the potential of a duocarmycin derivative, tafuramycin A (TFA), as a new and more effective chemotherapy agent in TNBC treatment. To this extent, we optimized the chemical synthesis of TFA, and we encapsulated TFA in a micellar system to reduce side effects and increase tumor accumulation. In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that both TFA and SMA–TFA possess high anticancer effects in TNBC models. Finally, the encapsulation of TFA offered a preferential avenue to tumor accumulation by increasing its concentration at the tumor tissues by around four times in comparison with the free drug. Overall, the results provide a new potential strategy useful for TNBC treatment.

The RAV12 Monoclonal Antibody Recognizes the N-Linked Glycotope RAAG12: Expression in Human Normal and Tumor Tissues

2009 ◽  
Vol 133 (9) ◽  
pp. 1403-1412
Author(s):  
Suzanne K. Coberly ◽  
Francine Z. Chen ◽  
Mark P. Armanini ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Peter F. Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Antigen Expression ◽  
Subcellular Location ◽  
Carbohydrate Antigen ◽  
Cytoplasmic Staining ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Normal Tissues ◽  
Tumor Tissues ◽  
Associated Proteins

Abstract Context.—RAAG12 is a primate-restricted N-linked carbohydrate antigen present on multiple membrane-associated proteins. RAAG12 is recognized by the RAV12 monoclonal antibody. RAV12 binds to RAAG12-expressing gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas, modifies growth factor-mediated signaling, induces oncotic cell death in vitro, and has antitumor activity toward gastrointestinal tumor xenografts. Objective.—To determine the expression pattern of RAAG12 in normal and tumor tissue to identify indications for clinical study and potential safety issues. Design.—Immunohistochemistry of 36 normal human tissues and a broad range of tumor tissues to profile RAAG12 expression. Results.—More than 90% of colon, gastric, and pancreatic adenocarcinomas expressed RAAG12, and expression was uniform in most samples. Expression of RAAG12 at lower frequency and/or uniformity was observed in other cancers, including esophageal, ovarian, liver, breast, and prostate carcinomas and adenocarcinomas. Similar RAAG12 expression was observed between primary and metastatic colon adenocarcinomas. No staining was seen on cardiovascular, endocrine, neuromuscular, hematopoietic, or nervous system tissue from non–tumor-bearing individuals. RAAG12 was expressed on mucosal and glandular/ductal epithelium. The gastrointestinal tract mucosa and pancreatic/biliary ducts displayed the most uniform reactivity. RAAG12 exhibited differential subcellular localization in these normal, compared with tumor, tissues. Normal polarized epithelia primarily displayed apical membrane and cytoplasmic staining, whereas tumors exhibited whole membrane staining that increased with decreasing differentiation. Conclusions.—High expression of RAAG12 on tumors of gastrointestinal origin suggests these cancers are appropriate targets for RAV12 therapy. Differential subcellular location of RAAG12 on normal epithelia may limit accessibility of RAV12 to the subset of normal tissues that exhibit antigen expression.

scholarly journals miR-142-3p Suppresses Cell Growth by Targeting CDK4 in Colorectal Cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 1969-1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Zhu ◽  
Si-ping Ma ◽  
Dongxiang Yang ◽  
Yanlong Liu ◽  
Yong-peng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Tumor Cell ◽  
Nude Mice ◽  
Colony Formation ◽  
Tumor Cell Growth ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Tumor Tissues

Background/Aims: Deregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) has been associated with a variety of cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, we investigated anomalous miR-142-3p expression and its possible functional consequences in primary CRC samples. Methods: The expression of miR-142-3p was measured by quantitative RT-PCR in 116 primary CRC tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues. The effect of miR-142-3p up- or down-regulation in CRC-derived cells was evaluated in vitro by cell viability and colony formation assays and in vivo by growth assays in xenografted nude mice. Results: Using quantitative RT-PCR, we found that miR-142-3p was down-regulated in 78.4 % (91/116) of the primary CRC tissues tested when compared to the adjacent non-tumor tissues. We also found that the miR-142-3p mimic reduced in vitro cell viability and colony formation by inducing cell cycle arrest in CRC-derived cells, and inhibited in vivo tumor cell growth in xenografted nude mice. Inversely, we found that the miR-142-3p inhibitor increased the viability and colony forming capacity of CRC-derived cells and tumor cell growth in xenografted nude mice. In addition, we identified CDK4 as a potential target of miR-142-3p by predictions and dual-luciferase reporter assays. Concordantly, we found that miR-142-3p mimics and inhibitors could decrease and increase CDK4 protein levels in CRC-derived cells, respectively. Conclusion: From our results we conclude that miR-142-3p may act as a tumor suppressor in CRC and may serve as a tool for miRNA-based CRC therapy.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Mediated Local Drug and Gene Delivery Using Nanocarriers

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu-Lan Zhou ◽  
Zhi-Yi Chen ◽  
Yi-Xiang Wang ◽  
Feng Yang ◽  
Yan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Delivery ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Blood Capillary ◽  
Tumor Tissues ◽  
Ultrasound Molecular Imaging ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Capillary Walls

With the development of nanotechnology, nanocarriers have been increasingly used for curative drug/gene delivery. Various nanocarriers are being introduced and assessed, such as polymer nanoparticles, liposomes, and micelles. As a novel theranostic system, nanocarriers hold great promise for ultrasound molecular imaging, targeted drug/gene delivery, and therapy. Nanocarriers, with the properties of smaller particle size, and long circulation time, would be advantageous in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Nanocarriers can pass through blood capillary walls and cell membrane walls to deliver drugs. The mechanisms of interaction between ultrasound and nanocarriers are not clearly understood, which may be related to cavitation, mechanical effects, thermal effects, and so forth. These effects may induce transient membrane permeabilization (sonoporation) on a single cell level, cell death, and disruption of tissue structure, ensuring noninvasive, targeted, and efficient drug/gene delivery and therapy. The system has been used in various tissues and organs (in vitro or in vivo), including tumor tissues, kidney, cardiac, skeletal muscle, and vascular smooth muscle. In this review, we explore the research progress and application of ultrasound-mediated local drug/gene delivery with nanocarriers.

scholarly journals Antifungal Prenylated Diphenyl Ethers from Arthrinium arundinis, an Endophytic Fungus Isolated from the Leaves of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.)

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 3179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Xin Li ◽  
Xiao-Long Yuan ◽  
Yong-Mei Du ◽  
Bin-Gui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotiana Tabacum ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Endophytic Fungus ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Monocytic Cell ◽  
Monocytic Cell Line ◽  
Nicotiana Tabacum L ◽  
Diphenyl Ethers

An endophytic fungus Arthrinium arundinis TE-3 was isolated and purified from the fresh leaves of cultivated tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Chemical investigation on this fungal strain afforded three new prenylated diphenyl ethers (1−3) as well as three known analogues (4−6). Structure elucidation of the isolated compounds was carried out by analysis of 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy (HRESIMS) spectra, as well as by comparison of those data with literature data. The absolute configuration of the stereogenic center at C-8 in 1 was assigned by comparison of the experimental and calculated ECD spectra. Compounds 1 and 2 showed selective antifungal activity against Mucor hiemalis with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 8 and 4 μg/mL, respectively. Compounds 5 and 6 exhibited inhibitory activity against Alteraria alternata with an MIC value of 8 μg/mL. In the cytotoxic assay, 2, 5, and 6 displayed moderate in vitro cytotoxicity against the human monocytic cell line (THP-1 cell line), with IC50 values of 40.2, 28.3, and 25.9 μM, respectively. This study indicated that endophytic fungi possess great potential for exploring new bioactive secondary metabolites.

scholarly journals Effect of arginine, putrescine and spermidine on the polyamine, proline and chlorophyll content of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Ákos Mendel ◽  
László Kovács ◽  
Erzsébet Kiss
Keyword(s):  
Nicotiana Tabacum ◽  
Salt Tolerance ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Arginine Decarboxylase ◽  
Polyamine Metabolism ◽  
Spermine Synthase ◽  
Nicotiana Tabacum L ◽  
Exogenous Addition ◽  
Precursor Molecules

Polyamines, such as spermidine (Spd) spermine (Spm) and their direct precursor, the diamine putrescine (Put) are vital and essential aliphatic amines which are also present in plants. Although ethylene and polyamines are also involved in fruit ripening, the genes coding them must also take part in other biosynthetic pathways. In the ethylene and polyamines play an important role in development of salt stress tolerance, and in responses for biotic and abiotic stresses. Exogenous application of all three main polyamines (Put, Spd, Spm) increase salt tolerance of plants, but, accordingly to previous experiments, spermidine has the main effect on the enhancement of salt tolerance. Nicotiana tabacum L. plants were grown in vitro on MS medium, the treatments were as follows: arginine (150 mg l-1), putrescine (10 mg l-1), spermidine (10 mg l-1). Proline, chlorophyll a, b and polyamine contents were measured. The obtained results show that the arginine decarboxylase and the spermidine synthase genes involved in polyamine metabolism, cannot be enhanced by exogenous addition of their precursor molecules. On the contrary, the spermine synthase gene has a positive effect to the lower-class forms of polyamines.

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