scholarly journals Effects of Voltage-Gated K+Channel on Cell Proliferation in Multiple Myeloma

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yuying Fan ◽  
Shuye Wang ◽  
Lianjie Wang ◽  
Wanting He ◽  
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Objective. To study the effects and underlying mechanisms of voltage-gated K+channels on the proliferation of multiple myeloma cells.Methods. RPMI-8226 MM cell line was used for the experiments. Voltage-gated K+currents and the resting potential were recorded by whole-cell patch-clamp technique. RT-PCR detected Kv channel mRNA expression. Cell viability was analyzed with MTT assay. Cell counting system was employed to monitor cell proliferation. DNA contents and cell volume were analyzed by flow cytometry.Results. Currents recorded in RPMI-8226 cells were confirmed to be voltage-gated K+channels. A high level of Kv1.3 mRNA was detected but no Kv3.1 mRNA was detected in RPMI-8226 cells. Voltage-gated K+channel blocker 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) (2 mM) depolarized the resting potential from −42 ± 1.7 mV to −31.8 ± 2.8 mV(P<0.01). The results of MTT assay showed that there was no significant cytotoxicity to RPMI-8226 cells when the 4-AP concentration was lower than 4 mM. 4-AP arrested cell cycle in G0/G1 phase. Cells were synchronized at the G1/S boundary by treatment of aphidicolin and released from the blockage by replacing the medium with normal culture medium or with culture medium containing 2 mM 4-AP. 4-AP produced no significant inhibitory effect on cell cycle compared with control cells(P>0.05).Conclusions. In RPMI-8226, voltage-gated K+channels are involved in proliferation and cell cycle progression its influence on the resting potential and cell volume may be responsible for this process; the inhibitory effect of the voltage-gated K+channel blocker on RPMI-8226 cell proliferation is a phase-specific event.

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 5194-5194
Author(s):  
Robert Shibata ◽  
Florian Bassermann ◽  
Pranil Chandra ◽  
Henrike Resemann ◽  
Amitabha Mazumder ◽  
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Abstract The ubiquitin-proteasome system plays a central role in the regulation of cell growth and cell proliferation by controlling the abundance of key cell cycle proteins. Increasing evidence indicates that unscheduled proteolysis of many cell cycle regulators contributes significantly to tumourigenesis and is indeed found in many types of human cancers, including colon and renal cell cancer, non hodgkin lymphomas, and multiple myelomas. Protein degradation pathways are also targets for cancer therapy, as shown by the successful introduction of bortezomib (B), an inhibitor of the 26S proteasome, for the therapy of multiple myeloma. Recently, protease inhibitors conventional in HIV therapy (e.g., ritonavir (R)) have been found to exert an antiproliferative effect on different tumor types, including multiple myeloma cells. More recently, ritonavir has been shown to induce endoplasmic reticulum stress and to sensitize sarcoma cells towards bortezomib induced apoptosis. In this study, we show that the combination of therapeutic concentrations of bortezomib and ritonavir acts synergistically on cultured multiple myeloma cell lines (U266, RPMI 8226, ARH-77 (2 variants-One is more resistant)). Cell proliferation was significantly reduced in an overadditive fashion as compared to individual treatments (proliferation as % of DMSO control after 48hrs: CRL-1621 (ARH-77): B: 40%, R: 50%, R&B: 7%, CCL-155 (RPMI 8226): B: 37%, R: 50%, B+R: 6%; n=3). Moreover, we found proteasome inhibition by bortezomib to be associated with low levels of expression of Skp2 and consequent stabilization of its target p27Kip1, a negative cell cycle regulator at the G1/S cell cycle transition. Accordingly, bortezomib induced cell cycle arrest at the G1/S transition followed by caspase dependent apoptosis. In contrast, only mild induction of apoptosis and no activation of Caspase 3 were observed in myeloma cells treated with ritonavir, although growth arrest was present. Interestingly, growth arrest in ritonavir-treated cells was associated with an accumulation in G2 phase. In a limited clinical study, we treated two patients with stage III relapsed and refractory myeloma with a combination of bortezomib at standard doses and ritonavir at 600 mg twice a day. Both patients had MR or greater lasting for more than 2 months. Only grade 2 GI toxicity was seen. Taken together, our findings suggest different mechanisms of action for bortezomib and ritonavir on myeloma cells and suggest that the combination of the two drugs may be a valid therapeutic strategy.


2004 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 335-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Gronich ◽  
Liat Drucker ◽  
Hava Shapiro ◽  
Judith Radnay ◽  
Shai Yarkoni ◽  
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BackgroundAccumulating reports indicate that statins widely prescribed for hypercholesteromia have antineoplastic activity. We hypothesized that because statins inhibit farnesylation of Ras that is often mutated in multiple myeloma (MM), as well as the production of interleukin (IL)-6, a key cytokine in MM, they may have antiproliferative and/or proapoptotic effects in this malignancy.MethodsU266, RPMI 8226, and ARH77 were treated with simvastatin (0-30 μM) for 5 days. The following aspects were evaluated: viability (IC50), cell cycle, cell death, cytoplasmic calcium ion levels, supernatant IL-6 levels, and tyrosine kinase activity.ResultsExposure of all cell lines to simvastatin resulted in reduced viability with IC50s of 4.5 μM for ARH77, 8 μM for RPMI 8226, and 13 μM for U266. The decreased viability is attributed to cell-cycle arrest (U266, G1; RPMI 8226, G2M) and cell death. ARH77 underwent apoptosis, whereas U266 and RPMI 8226 displayed a more necrotic form of death. Cytoplasmic calcium levels decreased significantly in all treated cell lines. IL-6 secretion from U266 cells was abrogated on treatment with simvastatin, whereas total tyrosine phosphorylation was unaffected.ConclusionsSimvastatin displays significant antimyeloma activity in vitro. Further research is warranted for elucidation of the modulated molecular pathways and clinical relevance.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhua Qu ◽  
Liumei Zhu ◽  
Linlin Song ◽  
Shaohua Liu

Abstract Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a highly malignant tumor. Evolving researches on CC have unveiled a concept that circRNA exerts important roles in CC progression. In this study, we mainly explored the role of a novel circRNA, circ_0084927, and its regulatory network in the development of CC.Methods: qRT-PCR was applied to evaluate the expression of circ_0084927, miR-1179 and CDK2 mRNA in CC tissues and cells. Dual-luciferase reporting experiments and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were conducted to validate the target relationship of miR-1179 with circ_0084927 and CDK2 mRNA. CCK-8 and BrdU assay was used to evaluate CC cell proliferation. The adhesion and apoptosis phenotypes of CC cells were measured by cell-matrix adhesion and caspase 3 activation assay. Flow cytometry was employed to detect CC cell cycle.Results: Our results indicated that circ_0084927 was up-regulated in CC tissues and cells, and circ_0084927 silence inhibited CC cell proliferation and adhesion, while facilitating apoptosis as well as triggering cell cycle arrest. On the other hand, miR-1179 down-regulation appeared in CC tissues. Additionally, circ_0084927 abolished miR-1179’s inhibitory effects on cell proliferation and adhesion. Our study showed that CDK2 was up-regulated in CC tissues and played a cancer-promoting role. Furthermore, miR-1179 directly targeted CDK2, thereby inhibiting CDK2’s promotion on the malignant phenotypes of CC cells. circ_0084927 revoked the inhibitory effect of miR-1179 on CDK2 by sponging miR-1179.Conclusion: Circ_0084927 promoted cervical carcinogenesis by sequestering miR-1179 that directly targeted CDK2. Our results shed light on the circ_0084927/miR-1179/CDK2 regulatory network that strengthened CC aggressiveness, providing novel candidate targets for CC treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (06) ◽  
pp. 1475-1489
Author(s):  
Sirinapha Klungsaeng ◽  
Veerapol Kukongviriyapan ◽  
Auemduan Prawan ◽  
Sarinya Kongpetch ◽  
Laddawan Senggunprai

Inadequate responses to traditional chemotherapeutic agents in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) emphasize a requirement for new effective compounds for the treatment of this malignancy. This study aimed to investigate the antiproliferative property of cucurbitacin B on KKU-100 CCA cells. The determination of underlying molecular mechanisms was also carried out. The results revealed that cucurbitacin B suppressed growth and replicative ability to form colonies of CCA cells, suggesting the antiproliferative effect of this compound against the cells. Flow cytometry analysis demonstrated that the interfering effect of cucurbitacin B on the CCA cell cycle at the G2/M phase was accountable for its antiproliferation property. Accompanied with cell cycle disruption, cucurbitacin B altered the expression of proteins involved in the G2/M phase transition including downregulation of cyclin A, cyclin D1, and cdc25A, and upregulation of p21. Additional molecular studies demonstrated that cucurbitacin B suppressed the activation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) which consequently resulted in inhibition of its kinase-dependent and kinase-independent downstream targets contributing to the regulation of cell proliferation including PI3K/PDK1/AKT and p53 proteins. In this study, the transient knockdown of FAK using siRNA was employed to ascertain the role of FAK in CCA cell proliferation. Finally, the effect of cucurbitacin B on upstream receptor tyrosine kinases regulating FAK activation was elucidated. The results showed that the inhibitory effect of cucurbitacin B on FAK activation in CCA cells is mediated via interference of EGFR and HER2 expression. Collectively, cucurbitacin B might be a promising drug for CCA treatment by targeting FAK protein.


2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1400900
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Luo ◽  
Cuicui Liu ◽  
Ruijuan Zhang ◽  
Jianwei He ◽  
Bei Han

The inhibitory effect of binary toxic (Bin) protein produced by Lysinibacillus sphaericus IAB872 on cell proliferation of human lung, liver, stomach and cervical tumor cell lines was assessed using MTT assay. The effect of Bin protein on A549 cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, migration and invasion were examined by MTT assay, Western blotting, Immunocytochemical staining, flow cytometry assay and wound-healing assay. Results showed that Bin protein inhibits proliferation of a range of human cancer cells in vitro. The anti-proliferative effect of Bin is associated with cell apoptosis as a result of an increased ratio of cellular Bax/bcl-2, up-regulated CyclinB1and down-regulated Cdc25c expression, and its anti-proliferative action was associated with cell cycle arrest in the G2/M-phase. Bin protein could promote apoptosis and inhibit motility and invasion of A549 cancer cells. The anti-proliferative effect of Bin protein was associated with the induction of apoptotic cell death and cell cycle disruption. These results show that Bin protein has the potential to be developed as a chemotherapeutic agent by induction of human tumor cell apoptosis.


Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 2913-2913
Author(s):  
Sun-Young Kong ◽  
Yosef Landesman ◽  
Jana Jakubikova ◽  
Michael A. Sellitto ◽  
Antonia Cagnetta ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 2913 CRM1 (chromosomal region maintenance 1, XPO1) is the major export protein regulating degradation of key tumor suppressors by transporting them from nucleus to cytoplasm, thus abrogating their function. Highly expressed CRM1 is associated with poor prognosis in several solid tumors, and inhibition of CRM1 restores function of tumor suppressors such as p53, p21 and FOXO and IκB (cellular antagonist of NF-κB). Furthermore, CRM1 knockdown enhances sensitivity of human multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines to topoisomerase II inhibitor (Cancer Res 2009 :69, 17). In this study, we investigated a novel selective CRM1 inhibitor, KPT-185, in human MM cells. Gene expression profiling analysis using GEO database showed that CRM1 expression is significantly increased in CD138+ cells from MM patients versus monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) patients or normal donors (p<0.05). Importantly, KPT-185 inhibits cell proliferation against drug sensitive and resistant MM cell lines with either wild type or mutated p53 status (n=7) in a dose-dependent manner (ED50: 5–100nM), evidenced by potently decreased [3H]-thymidine incorporation. MTT assay also demonstrated a significant reduction in cell viability (ED50: 20–120nM), associated with induction of apoptosis by annexin V/PI analysis. The percentage of apoptotic cells increased in a dose-dependent fashion in MM1.S, H929, U266, and RPMI-8226 cells, accompanied by increased activities of caspase 3/7 and 8. Cell cycle analysis confirmed that KPT185 inhibited cell proliferation, associated with 1.4-fold increased G0/G1 phase and a 4.5-fold decreased S phase at 24hr in MM.1S. Immunoblotting analysis next demonstrated that KPT-185-altered cell cycle was associated with increased p53 and p21, as well as decreased cyclin D1, cyclin E, CDK2, CDK4, and CDK6. KPT185 significantly induced cytotoxicity against CD138+ cells purified from MM patients (n=12) including newly diagnosed, advanced stage and relapsed patients. The median ED50 was 20 nM and 291 nM against patient MM cells, as determined by cell proliferation and viability assay, respectively. To evaluate the effects of the bone marrow (BM) microenvironment on KPT-185 treatment, BM stromal cells (BMSCs) derived from MM patients and HS-5 stromal cell line were co-cultured with MM cells, in the presence of serial dilutions of KPT-185. KPT-185 blocked MM cell growth induced by adhesion to BMSCs (p<0.05), indicating that KPT-185 could overcome BMSC-induced MM cell proliferation. KPT-185 also inhibited VEGF and MIP1 β secretion induced by coculture of BMSCs and IL-6-dependent ANBL6 (p<0.05). When MM1.S and INA6 cells were co-cultured with osteoclasts, KPT185 also demonstrated potent cytotoxicity against MM cells. Finally, treatments with KPT-185 and dexamethasone or lenalidomide synergistically induced cytotoxicity against MM1.S, MM1.R, U266, and H929 cells (CI <1.0). KPT-185 combined with melphalan or bortezomib induced additive or synergistic effects against MM cells. Together, results from these preclinical studies establish CRM1 as a promising novel target in MM and strongly support clinical evaluation of KPT-185, alone or in combination with conventional or novel anti-MM agents, to improve patient outcome in MM. Disclosures: Landesman: Karyopharm Therapeutics: Employment. Senapedis:Karyopharm Therapeutics: Employment. Shacham:Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Kauffman:Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc: Employment. McCauley:Karyopharm Therapeutic Inc.: Employment. Saint-Martin:Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc: Employment. Munshi:Celgene: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Millennium: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Onyx: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Richardson:Millennium: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Johnson & Johnson: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Bristol Myers Squibb: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Anderson:Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Millennium: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Onyx: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Merck: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Bristol Myers Squibb: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Acetylon: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 18539-18539
Author(s):  
B. Kim ◽  
K. Ahn ◽  
I. Kim ◽  
S. Park ◽  
B. Kim ◽  
...  

18539 Background: Valproic acid (VPA) has an activity of histone deacetylase inhibitor that is known to have in vitro cytotoxic effect on multiple myeloma (MM) cells. It was investigated that VPA could synergize with bortezomib for human MM cell lines. Methods: U266 cell lines were treated with bortezomib 50nM and/or VPA 0.6mM and then MTT assay, cell cycle analysis using FACS, immunoblot analysis, caspase-3 activity assay, and IL-6 ELISA assay were performed. Results: Bortezomib activated caspase-3 and induced G1 cell cycle arrest. In MTT assay, VPA suppressed the U266 cell proliferation with IC50 of 0.6mM and combined treatment of bortezomib and VPA had more inhibitory effect than bortezomib alone. This combination caused further G1 cell cycle arrest, caspase-3 activation, and lowered IL-6 secretion from U266 cells than bortezomib, respectively. In immunoblot analysis, this combination further decreased the expression of cyclin A, cyclin D1, cyclin E, CDK2, CDK4, and CDK6, whereas up-regulated p21 and p27 expression than bortezomib alone. Conclusions: The combined treatment of bortezomib and VPA has a more significant anti-myeloma effect than bortezomib alone. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


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