scholarly journals The Combination of Zerumbone and 5-FU: A Significant Therapeutic Strategy in Sensitizing Colorectal Cancer Cells to Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Razieh Dehghan ◽  
Fatemeh Bahreini ◽  
Rezvan Najafi ◽  
Massoud Saidijam ◽  
Razieh Amini
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Colony Formation ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Inhibitory Function ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

Objectives. Chemotherapy is considered to be essential in the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), but drug resistance reduces its efficacy. Many patients with advanced CRC eventually show resistance to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) therapy. Synergistic and potentiating effects of combination therapy, using herbal and chemical drugs, can improve patients’ response. Zerumbone (ZER), which is derived from ginger, has been studied for its growth inhibitory function in various types of cancer. Methods. The cytotoxic effects of ZER and 5-FU alone and their combination, on the SW48 and HCT-116 cells, were examined, using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT). The mRNA and protein levels of β-catenin, survivin, and vimentin were measured in treated CRC cells, using qRT-PCR and western blot. Colony formation assay, scratch test, and flow cytometry were performed to detect the changes of proliferation, migration, and apoptosis. Key Findings. In HCT-116- and SW48-treated cells, the proliferation, the gene and protein expression levels of the markers, the migration, the colony formation, and the survival rates were all significantly reduced compared to the control groups, and the sharpest decline was observed in the 5-FU+ZER treatment groups. Conclusions. Combination therapy has shown promising results in CRC cells, especially in drug-resistant cells.

scholarly journals Effects of radiofrequency radiation on colorectal cancer cell proliferation and inflammation

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elcin Ozgur ◽  
Handan Kayhan ◽  
Gorkem Kismali ◽  
Fatih Senturk ◽  
Merve Sensoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Cell ◽  
Radiofrequency Radiation ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Intermittent Exposure ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Cells ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) on apoptosis, proliferation, stress response, and inflammation markers in colorectal cancer cells. Methods We tested the effects of intermittent exposure to RFR at different frequencies on two different colorectal cancer cell lines; HCT-116 and DLD-1. Protein levels were subsequently analyzed by ELISA. Results RFR led to a decrease in P53, p-P53, p-P38, and p-IkB levels in HCT-116 cells, while leading to an increase in BAD, p-BAD, p-STAT3,NF-κB levels. Two thousand one hundred Megahertz of RFR altered the P53, BAD, and NF-ΚB expression in HCT-116 cells. P53, p-P53, BAD, p-BAD, NF-κB, p-NF-κB, p-P38, p-SAPK/JNK, p-STAT3, and p-IkB levels increased after exposure to RFR at 900 and 2,100 MHz in DLD-1 cells. Unlike HCT-116 cells, 1,800 MHz of RFR was reported to have no effect on DLD1 cells. Conclusions RFR increased apoptosis and inflammatory response in HCT116 cells, while lowering the active P38 and active P53 levels, which are indicators of poor prognosis in several cancers. Genetic differences, such as P53 mutation (DLD-1), are critical to the cell response to RFR, which explains the reason why scientific studies on the effects of RFR yield contradictory results.

Effects of Panax notoginseng on the Metastasis of Human Colorectal Cancer Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (04) ◽  
pp. 851-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Ling Hsieh ◽  
Shuchen Hsieh ◽  
Yu-Hao Kuo ◽  
Jyh-Jye Wang ◽  
Jinn-Chyi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Cell Monolayer ◽  
Panax Notoginseng ◽  
Cell Permeability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Human Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of the Panax notoginseng ethanol extract (PNEE) on the regulation of human colorectal cancer (CRC) metastasis. The migratory, invasive, and adhesive abilities and the expression of metastasis-associated regulatory molecules in cultured human CRC cells (HCT-116) treated with the PNEE were analyzed in this study. The migratory and invasive abilities of HCT-116 cells were reduced after PNEE treatment. The incubation of HCT-116 cells with the PNEE for 24 h decreased MMP-9 expression and increased E-cadherin expression compared with the control group. The adhesion reaction assay indicated that treatment with the PNEE led to significantly decreased HCT-116 adhesion to endothelial cells (EA.hy926 cells). The integrin-1 protein levels in HCT-116 cells were significantly decreased following treatment with the PNEE. Similarly, the protein levels of E-selectin and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) were significantly decreased by treatment of the EA.hy926 endothelial cells with PNEE. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination indicated that HCT-116 cells treated with LPS combined with the PNEE had a less flattened and retracted shape compared with LPS-treated cells, and this change in shape was found to be a phenomenon of extravasation invasion. The transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) of the EA.hy926 endothelial cell monolayer increased after incubation with the PNEE for 24 h. A cell-cell permeability assay indicated that HCT-116 cells treated with the PNEE displayed significantly reduced levels of phosphorylated VE-cadherin (p-VE-cadherin). These results demonstrate the antimetastatic properties of the PNEE and show that the PNEE affects cells by inhibiting cell migration, invasion, and adhesion and regulating the expression of metastasis-associated signaling molecules.

scholarly journals Genistein Inhibits Human Colorectal Cancer Growth and Suppresses MiR-95, Akt and SGK1

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 2069-2077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Qin ◽  
Jia Xin Chen ◽  
Zhou Zhu ◽  
Jia An Teng
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Xenograft Model ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Phosphorylated Akt ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

Background: Genistein, a major isoflavonoid isolated from dietary soybean, has been shown to suppress the growth of several cancers through modulation of various pathways. However, the molecular mechanisms by which genistein elicit its effects on colorectal cancer (CRC) cells have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anti-tumor activities of genistein on CRC and its potential mechanism. Methods: Effects of genistein on the cell proliferation were tested in HCT-116 cells by MTT assay, and apoptosis was measured by Flow cytometry. Real-time PCR was also used to evaluate the regulation of genistein on miR-95, Akt and SGK1 expression. The protein levels of total Akt (T-Akt), and phosphorylated Akt (P-Akt) were assessed by western blot. A nude mice xenograft model was employed to determine whether genistein could have an anti-tumor effect on CRC in vivo. Results: We found that treatment of HCT-116 cells with genistein caused an inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis. Meanwhile, genistein down-regulated the mRNA expression of Akt, SGK1 and miR-95, and inhibited the phosphorylation of Akt in HCT-116 cells. The experiment in vivo also showed that genistein significantly suppressed the growth of mouse xenograft tumor. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that genistein has an inhibitory effect on CRC involved in reducing miR-95, Akt and SGK1, offering novel insights into the mechanisms of genistein therapeutic actions.

Photodynamic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Using Chlorin e6-Loaded Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)- Based Nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 1939-1950
Author(s):  
Beibei Lin ◽  
Xuegu Xu ◽  
Xiaobi Zhang ◽  
Yinfei Yu ◽  
Xiaoling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Plga Nanoparticles ◽  
Chlorin E6 ◽  
Photodynamic Treatment ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
The Stability

We prepared poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) encapsulated with chlorin e6 (Ce6) in an effort to increase the stability and efficiency of photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT). We determined that Ce6-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-Ce6 NPs) had drug-loading efficiency of 5%. The efficiency of encapsulation was 82%, the zeta potential was- 25 mV, and the average diameter was 130 nm. The encapsulation of Ce6 in PLGA nanoparticles showed excellent stability. The nanoparticles exhibited sustained Ce6 release profiles with 50% released at the end of 3 days, whereas free Ce6 showed rapid release within 1 day. Ce6 release patterns were controlled by encapsulation into PLGA. The uptake of PLGA-Ce6 NPs was significantly enhanced by endocytosis in the first 8 hours in the HCT-116 cell line. An intracellular reactive oxygen species assay revealed the enhanced uptake of the nanoparticles. An in vitro anti-tumor activity assay showed that the PLGA-Ce6 NPs exhibited enhanced phototoxicity toward HCT-116 cells and a slightly lower IC50 value in HCT-116 cells than Ce6 solution alone. Exposure of HCT-116 cell spheroids to PLGA-Ce6 NPs penetrated more profoundly and had better phototoxicity than pure drugs. These findings suggest that PLGA-Ce6 NPs might serve as PDT for colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals BZD9L1 sirtuin inhibitor as a potential adjuvant for sensitization of colorectal cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 175883591987897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Jer Tan ◽  
Yeuan Ting Lee ◽  
Sven H. Petersen ◽  
Gurjeet Kaur ◽  
Koji Kono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Single Treatment ◽  
Combined Treatments ◽  
Combination Treatments ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
Tumour Proliferation

Background: This study aims to investigate the combination effect of a novel sirtuin inhibitor (BZD9L1) with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and to determine its molecular mechanism of action in colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: BZD9L1 and 5-FU either as single treatment or in combination were tested against CRC cells to evaluate synergism in cytotoxicity, senescence and formation of micronucleus, cell cycle and apoptosis, as well as the regulation of related molecular players. The effects of combined treatments at different doses on stress and apoptosis, migration, invasion and cell death mechanism were evaluated through two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultures. In vivo studies include investigation on the combination effects of BZD9L1 and 5-FU on colorectal tumour xenograft growth and an evaluation of tumour proliferation and apoptosis using immunohistochemistry. Results: Combination treatments exerted synergistic reduction on cell viability on HCT 116 cells but not on HT-29 cells. Combined treatments reduced survival, induced cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, senescence and micronucleation in HCT 116 cells through modulation of multiple responsible molecular players and apoptosis pathways, with no effect in epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT). Combination treatments regulated SIRT1 and SIRT2 protein expression levels differently and changed SIRT2 protein localization. Combined treatment reduced growth, migration, invasion and viability of HCT 116 spheroids through apoptosis, when compared with the single treatment. In addition, combined treatment was found to reduce tumour growth in vivo through reduction of tumour proliferation and necrosis compared with the vehicle control group. This highlights the potential therapeutic effects of BZD9L1 and 5-FU towards CRC. Conclusion: This study may pave the way for use of BZD9L1 as an adjuvant to 5-FU in improving the therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of colorectal cancer.

Carnosine Suppresses Human Colorectal Cell Migration and Intravasation by Regulating EMT and MMP Expression

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (02) ◽  
pp. 477-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Ling Hsieh ◽  
ShuChen Hsieh ◽  
Po-Yu Lai ◽  
Jyh-Jye Wang ◽  
Chien-Chun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition ◽  
Binding Activity ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Mesenchymal Transition ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Dna Binding Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cell ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Twist 1 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

Carnosine is an endogenous dipeptide found in the vertebrate skeletal muscles that is usually obtained through the diet. To investigate the mechanism by which carnosine regulates the migration and intravasation of human colorectal cancer (CRC) cells, we used cultured HCT-116 cells as an experimental model in this study. We examined HCT-116 cell migratory and intravasive abilities and expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-associated molecules and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) after carnosine treatment. The results showed that both migration and invasion were inhibited in cells treated with carnosine. We found significant decreases in Twist-1 protein levels and increases in E-cadherin protein levels in HCT-116 cells after carnosine exposure. Although plasminogen activator (uPA) and MMP-9 mRNA and protein levels were decreased, TIMP-1 mRNA and protein levels were increased. Furthermore, the cytosolic levels of phosphorylated I[Formula: see text]B (p-I[Formula: see text]B) and NF-[Formula: see text]B DNA-binding activity were reduced after carnosine treatment. These results indicate that carnosine inhibits the migration and intravasation of human CRC cells. The regulatory mechanism may occur by suppressing NF-[Formula: see text]B activity and modulating MMP and EMT-related gene expression in HCT-116 cells.

scholarly journals Cell Survival Is Regulated via SOX9/BCL2L1 Axis in HCT-116 Colorectal Cancer Cell Line

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Lizárraga-Verdugo ◽  
Erika Ruiz-García ◽  
César López-Camarillo ◽  
Mercedes Bermúdez ◽  
Mariana Avendaño-Félix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cell Survival ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Dna Microarrays ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Poorly Differentiated ◽  
Well Differentiated ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent types of malignancies and one of the major causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Sex-determining region Y (SRY)-box 9 protein (SOX9) is a member of the SOX family of transcription factors which are involved in the regulation of differentiation and development. Recently, several reports suggest an important role of SOX9 in tumorigenesis since its overexpression correlates with tumor progression and poor outcome in several types of cancer; however, its role in CRC is not clear until now. Therefore, in this work, we searched for novel SOX9-regulated genes involved in cell survival of CRC. We silenced SOX9 in the poorly differentiated HCT-116 cell line, using a specific siRNA, to identify differential expressed genes by DNA microarrays and analyzed the role or candidate genes in apoptosis and autophagy. Transcriptome analysis showed that diverse cellular pathways, associated with CRC carcinogenesis such as Wnt/β-catenin, MAPK, TGF-β, and mTOR, were modulated after SOX9 silencing. Interestingly, we found that SOX9 silencing promotes downregulation of BCL2L1 and overexpression of CASP3, proteins related to apoptosis, which was further confirmed in SW-480, a moderated-differentiated cell line, but not in HT-29, well-differentiated cell line. Moreover, inhibition of BCL2L1 by ABT-737 (BH3 mimetic) in SOX9-silenced HCT-116 cells resulted in an increased apoptosis percentage. However, downregulation of BCL2L1 was not enough to induce autophagy. This is the first report, suggesting that cell survival in poorly and moderated-differentiated CRC cells lines is regulated by SOX9/BCL2L1 axis, but not in well-differentiated cell lines.

scholarly journals Characterization of the Anti-Cancer Activity of the Probiotic Bacterium Lactobacillus fermentum Using 2D vs. 3D Culture in Colorectal Cancer Cells

Biomolecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee ◽  
Lee ◽  
Kim ◽  
Cho ◽  
Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Marker Gene ◽  
3D Culture ◽  
Lactobacillus Fermentum ◽  
Culture Systems ◽  
Cell Free Supernatant ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential anti-cancer effects of probiotic cell-free supernatant (CFS) treatment using Lactobacillus fermentum for colorectal cancer (CRC) in 3D culture systems. Cell viability was assessed using MTS (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium, inner salt) assays, whereas apoptosis was monitored through RT-qPCR analysis of Bax, Bak, Noxa, and Bid mRNA expressions in addition to flow cytometry analysis of Lactobacillus cell-free supernatant (LCFS) treatment. Our results showed that the anti-cancer effect of LCFS on cell viability was pronouncedly enhanced in 3D-cultured HCT-116 cells, which was linked to the increased level of cleaved caspase 3. Additionally, upregulation of apoptotic marker gene mRNA transcription was dramatically increased in 3D cultured cells compared to 2D systems. In conclusion, this study suggests that LCFS enhances the activation of intrinsic apoptosis in HCT-116 cells and the potential anti-cancer effects of Lactobacilli mixtures in 3D culture systems. All in all, our study highlights the benefits of 3D culture models over 2D culture modeling in studying the anti-cancer effects of probiotics.

Nelfinavir potentiation of imatinib cytotoxicity in meningioma cells via survivin inhibition

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. E9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Gupta ◽  
Christian G. Samuleson ◽  
Susan Su ◽  
Thomas C. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Colony Formation ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Protein Ratio ◽  
In Vivo Models ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Survivin Protein ◽  
Dose Combination ◽  
Future Therapy

✓ Although most meningiomas are treated surgically, it may not be possible to completely remove atypical, malignant, and surgically inaccessible meningiomas; in the majority of these cases there is tumor recurrence. The authors have already reported initial preclinical results on the efficacy of imatinib in the treatment of meningiomas; however, a recent Phase II trial of imatinib in patients with recurrent meningiomas did not demonstrate significant antitumor activity. To enhance the activity of imatinib, the authors investigated the use of a combination therapy with nelfinavir on primary meningioma cells and meningioma cell lines IOMM-Lee and CH157. Cytotoxicity was measured using methylthiotetrazole and colony formation assays. In low-dose combination therapy with imatinib, nelfinavir potentiated the antiproliferative and anti–colony formation effects of imatinib. Primary meningioma cells responded better to combination therapy than to imatinib alone. Treatment induced a dose-dependent antiproliferative effect, decreased cell survival, and inhibited colony formation. Western blotting demonstrated decreased levels of survivin protein on combination therapy. Because meningiomas have very high levels of survivin protein, survivin inhibition by nelfinavir may represent a potential mechanism for the additive effect observed with imatinib. Moreover, an increase in the proapoptotic Bax/Bcl-2 protein ratio was demonstrated with the combination of imatinib and nelfinavir. The authors propose that nelfinavir not only potentiates imatinib efficacy, it also abrogates resistance to imatinib by decreasing survivin protein levels in meningiomas. In an in vivo assay, this combination therapy was found to be more effective than imatinib alone. More preclinical work with in vivo models is needed to determine if this new combination therapy will translate into a viable future therapy for meningiomas.

Induction of p53 contributes to apoptosis of HCT-116 human colon cancer cells induced by the dietary compound fisetin

2009 ◽  
Vol 296 (5) ◽  
pp. G1060-G1068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Y. Lim ◽  
Jung Han Yoon Park
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Death Receptor ◽  
Parp Cleavage ◽  
Caspase 8 ◽  
Colon Cancer Cells ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Hct 116 Cells ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Fisetin, or 3,3′,4′,7-tetrahydroxyflavone, is present in fruits and vegetables and has been previously reported to inhibit the proliferation of a variety of cancer cells (Lu X, Jung J, Cho HJ, Lim do Y, Lee HS, Chun HS, Kwon DY, Park JH. J Nutr 135: 2884–2890, 2005). We have demonstrated in a previous work that 20–60 μmol/l fisetin inhibits cyclin-dependent kinase activities resulting in cell cycle arrest in HT-29 colon cancer cells. In the present study, we attempted to characterize the mechanisms by which fisetin induces apoptosis in HCT-116 cells. DNA condensations, cleavage of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), and cleavage of caspases 9, 7, and 3 were induced in HCT-116 cells treated with 5–20 μmol/l of fisetin. Fisetin induced a reduction in the protein levels of antiapoptotic Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 and an increase in the levels of proapoptotic Bak and Bim. Fisetin did not affect the Bax protein levels, but induced the mitochondrial translocation of this protein. Fisetin also enhanced the permeability of the mitochondrial membrane and induced the release of cytochrome c and Smac/Diablo. Additionally, fisetin caused an increase in the protein levels of cleaved caspase-8, Fas ligand, death receptor 5, and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, and the caspase-8 inhibitor Z-IETD-FMK suppressed fisetin-induced apoptosis and the activation of caspase-3. Furthermore, fisetin increases p53 protein levels, and the inhibition of p53 expression by small interference RNA resulted in a decrease in the fisetin-induced translocation of Bax to the mitochondria, release of mono- and oligonucleosome in the cytoplasm, and PARP cleavage. These results show that fisetin induces apoptosis in HCT-116 cells via the activation of the death receptor- and mitochondrial-dependent pathway and subsequent activation of the caspase cascade. The induction of p53 results in the translocation of Bax to the mitochondria, which contributes to fisetin-induced apoptosis in HCT-116 cells.

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