scholarly journals Shikonin Induced Program Cell Death through Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species in Renal Cancer Cells

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1831
Author(s):  
Ming-Feng Tsai ◽  
Shih-Ming Chen ◽  
Ann-Zhi Ong ◽  
Yi-Hsuan Chung ◽  
Pei-Ni Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Renal Cancer ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Acridine Orange Staining

Shikonin mitigated tumor cell proliferation by elevating reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Herein, we investigated the effects of shikonin on renal cancer cell (RCC) cell proliferation. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay indicated that shikonin dose-dependently reduced the proliferation of Caki-1 and ACHN cells. Shikonin remarkably triggered necrosis and apoptosis in Caki-1 and ACHN cells in proportion to its concentration. Moreover, necrostatin-1 recovered cell viability in the presence of shikonin. Elevated ROS levels and mitochondrial dysfunction were also found in shikonin treatment groups. Pretreatment with N-acetyl cysteine remarkably mitigated shikonin-induced cell death and ROS generation. Western blot analysis revealed that shikonin reduced pro-PARP, pro-caspase-3, and Bcl-2 expression and increased cleavage PARP expression. Enhanced autophagy was also found in the shikonin-treated group as evidenced by acridine orange staining. Moreover, light chain 3B (LC3B)-II accumulation and enhanced p62 expression indicated that autophagy occurred in the shikonin-treated group. LC3B knockdown considerably recovered cell viability in the presence of shikonin. Shikonin treatment elevated p38 activity in a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, our results revealed that shikonin triggered programmed cell death via the elevation of ROS level and p38 activity in different types of RCC cells. These findings suggested that shikonin may be a potential anti-RCC agent.

scholarly journals CBIO-07. CELL DEATH INDUCED BY AN OSCILLATING MAGNETIC FIELD IN PATIENT DERIVED GLIOBLASTOMA CELLS IS MEDIATED BY REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii17-ii17
Author(s):  
Shashank Hambarde ◽  
Martyn Sharpe ◽  
David Baskin ◽  
Santosh Helekar
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cortical Neurons ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamin ◽  
Ros Generation ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Novel Therapy

Abstract Noninvasive cancer therapy with minimal side effects would be ideal for improving patient outcome in the clinic. We have developed a novel therapy using strong rotating magnets mounted on a helmet. They generate oscillating magnetic fields (OMF) that penetrate through the skull and cover the entire brain. We have demonstrated that OMF can effectively kill patient derived glioblastoma (GBM) cells in cell culture without having cytotoxic effects on cortical neurons and normal human astrocytes (NHA). Exposure of GBM cells to OMF reduced the cell viability by 33% in comparison to sham-treated cells (p< 0.001), while not affecting NHA cell viability. Time lapse video-microscopy for 16 h after OMF exposure showed a marked elevation of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS), and rapid apoptosis of GBM cells due to activation of caspase 3. Addition of a potent antioxidant vitamin E analog Trolox effectively blocked OMF-induced GBM cell death. Furthermore, OMF significantly potentiated the cytotoxic effect of the pro-oxidant Benzylamine. The results of our studies demonstrate that OMF-induced cell death is mediated by ROS generation. These results demonstrate a potent oncolytic effect on GBM cells that is novel and unrelated to any previously described therapy, including a very different mechanism of action and different technology compared to Optune therapy. The effect is very powerful, and unlike Optune, can be seen within hours after initiation of treatment. We believe that this technology holds great promise for new, effective and nontoxic treatment of glioblastoma.

Involvement of Caspases in Neutrophil Apoptosis: Regulation by Reactive Oxygen Species

Blood ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 92 (12) ◽  
pp. 4808-4818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bengt Fadeel ◽  
Anders Åhlin ◽  
Jan-Inge Henter ◽  
Sten Orrenius ◽  
Mark B. Hampton
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Nadph Oxidase ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Human Neutrophils ◽  
Neutrophil Apoptosis ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Caspase Activity ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Spontaneous Apoptosis

Abstract Human neutrophils have a short half-life and are believed to die by apoptosis or programmed cell death both in vivo and in vitro. We found that caspases are activated in a time-dependent manner in neutrophils undergoing spontaneous apoptosis, concomitant with other characteristic features of apoptotic cell death such as morphologic changes, phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure, and DNA fragmentation. The treatment of neutrophils with agonistic anti-Fas monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) significantly accelerated this process. However, in cells treated with the potent neutrophil activator phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), caspase activity was only evident after pharmacologic inhibition of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase. Similarily, inhibition of the NADPH oxidase in constitutive and Fas/APO-1–triggered apoptosis resulted in increased rather than suppressed levels of caspase activity, suggesting that reactive oxygen species may prevent caspases from functioning optimally in these cells. Moreover, oxidants generated via the NADPH oxidase were essential for PS exposure during PMA-induced cell death, but not for neutrophils undergoing spontaneous apoptosis. We conclude that caspases are an important component of constitutive and Fas/APO-1–triggered neutrophil apoptosis. However, these redox sensitive enzymes are suppressed in activated neutrophils, and an alternate oxidant-dependent pathway is used to mediate PS exposure and neutrophil clearance under these conditions.

scholarly journals P2X7 Receptor Activation Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Formation and Cell Death in Murine EOC13 Microglia

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Bartlett ◽  
Justin J. Yerbury ◽  
Ronald Sluyter
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Purinergic Receptor ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Receptor Activation ◽  
Organic Cations ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Ros Formation

The P2X7 purinergic receptor is a ligand-gated cation channel expressed on leukocytes including microglia. This study aimed to determine if P2X7 activation induces the uptake of organic cations, reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, and death in the murine microglial EOC13 cell line. Using the murine macrophage J774 cell line as a positive control, RT-PCR, immunoblotting, and immunolabelling established the presence of P2X7 in EOC13 cells. A cytofluorometric assay demonstrated that the P2X7 agonists adenosine-5′-triphosphate (ATP) and 2′(3′)-O-(4-benzoylbenzoyl) ATP induced ethidium+or YO-PRO-12+uptake into both cell lines. ATP induced ethidium+uptake into EOC13 cells in a concentration-dependent manner, with an EC50of~130 μM. The P2X7 antagonists Brilliant Blue G, A438079, AZ10606120, and AZ11645373 inhibited ATP-induced cation uptake into EOC13 cells by 75–100%. A cytofluorometric assay demonstrated that P2X7 activation induced ROS formation in EOC13 cells, via a mechanism independent of Ca2+influx and K+efflux. Cytofluorometric measurements of Annexin-V binding and 7AAD uptake demonstrated that P2X7 activation induced EOC13 cell death. The ROS scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine impaired both P2X7-induced EOC13 ROS formation and cell death, suggesting that ROS mediate P2X7-induced EOC13 death. In conclusion, P2X7 activation induces the uptake of organic cations, ROS formation, and death in EOC13 microglia.

scholarly journals Pandanus conoideus Lamk Oil Protects Against Inflammation Through Regulating Reactive Oxygen Species in LPS-Induced Murine Macrophages

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2095366
Author(s):  
Yun-Hee Rhee ◽  
Ye Kyu Park ◽  
Jong-Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Prostaglandin E ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Leading Compounds

The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory properties of Pandanus conoideus Lamk (red fruit oil [RFO]) and establish the signal pathway of the leading compounds. RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cells were used with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Cell viability and the pro-inflammatory factors were investigated using MTT assay, real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), western blot analysis, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The quantification of leading compounds in RFO was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RFO did not reduce RAW 264.7 cell viability. RFO significantly reduced the production of nitric oxide (NO), cyclooxygenase-2, and prostaglandin E2, and both the protein level and mRNA level of inducible NO synthase in LPS-induced macrophages. RFO also regulated the reactive oxygen species (ROS) in LPS-induced macrophages. RFO attenuated the translocation of the nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) p65 subunit, phosphorylation of I-κB, p38, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) in a dose-dependent manner. HPLC analysis determined that 1 g of RFO had 14.05 ± 0.8 mg of β-cryptoxanthin and 7.4 ± 0.7 mg of β-carotene. In conclusion, RFO provides an anti-inflammatory effect by regulating ROS and NF-κB through mitogen-activated protein kinase due to antioxidant activity.

Iron overload induced by ferric ammonium citrate triggers reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis via both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways in human hepatic cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
S-W Li ◽  
C-M Liu ◽  
J Guo ◽  
AM Marcondes ◽  
J Deeg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Iron Overload ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Ammonium Citrate ◽  
Ferric Ammonium Citrate ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Ferric Ammonium

Background: Hepatic iron overload is common in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and may predispose to peri- and post-HCT toxicity. To better understand the mechanisms of iron overload-induced liver injury, we examined the effects of iron overload induced by ferric ammonium citrate (FAC) on oxidative stress and apoptosis signaling pathway in human hepatic cell line HH4. Methods and Results: Hepatic HH4 cells were exposed to FAC to force iron uptake, and cellular responses were determined. Incubation with 5 mM FAC resulted in increased intracellular iron content in a time-dependent manner. High concentration of FAC impaired cell viability and increased level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and addition of antioxidant reagent such as glutathione or N-acetylcysteine dramatically reduced FAC-induced intracellular ROS generation. FAC overload significantly increased the phosphorylation of inhibitor of κB-α, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and nuclear factor κ light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) p65 and promoted the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65. Knockdown of Fas and Bid expression by small interfering RNA in iron-treated HH4 cells resulted in restoration of cell viability. Conclusions: We reported that FAC treatment is capable of inducing both extrinsic death receptor and intrinsic mitochondrial signaling pathway-mediated HH4 cells apoptosis through ROS-activated p38 MAPK and NF-κB pathways.

scholarly journals Induction of Apoptosis in HepaRG Cell Line by Aloe-Emodin through Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Mitochondrial Pathway

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 685-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxv Dong ◽  
Jing Fu ◽  
Xingbin Yin ◽  
Changhai Qu ◽  
Chunjing Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Mitochondrial Pathway ◽  
Phase Cell ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Heparg Cell Line ◽  
Heparg Cells ◽  
Aloe Emodin

Background/Aims: Aloe-emodin (1,8-dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-anthraquinone), an anthraquinone active compounds, is isolated from some traditional medicinal plants such as Rheum palmatum L. and Cassia occidentalis, which induce hepatotoxicity in rats. The aim of this study was to determine potential cytotoxic effects of aloe-emodin on HepaRG cells and to define the underlying mechanism. Methods: MTT was used to evaluate cell viability. Apoptotic cell death was analyzed via Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were determined by flow cytometry, while the expression of apoptosis-related proteins was determined by Western blot analysis. Results: Treatment with aloe-emodin significantly reduced cell viability and induced apoptosis in HepaRG cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. It provoked ROS generation and depolarization of MMP in HepaRG cells when compared with controls. Aloe-emodin dose-dependently increased release of mitochondrial cytochrome c, and levels of Fas, p53, p21, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, as well as activation of caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and subsequent cleavage of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP). It also induced S-phase cell cycle arrest by increasing the expression of p21 and cyclin E proteins while significantly decreasing the expression of cyclin A and CDK2. Conclusion: These results suggest that aloe-emodin inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in HepaRG cells, most probably through a mechanism involving both Fas death pathway and the mitochondrial pathway by generation of ROS. These findings underscore the need for risk assessment of human exposure to aloe-emodin.

scholarly journals Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Autophagy by Ursolic Acid Inhibits Growth and Metastasis of Esophageal Cancer Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 9409
Author(s):  
Na-Ri Lee ◽  
Ruo Yu Meng ◽  
So-Young Rah ◽  
Hua Jin ◽  
Navin Ray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability Assay ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Lc3 Puncta ◽  
Dose Dependent

Ursolic acid (UA) possesses various pharmacological activities, such as antitumorigenic and anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the effects of UA against esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) (TE-8 cells and TE-12 cells). The cell viability assay showed that UA decreased the viability of ESCC in a dose-dependent manner. In the soft agar colony formation assay, the colony numbers and size were reduced in a dose-dependent manner after UA treatment. UA caused the accumulation of vacuoles and LC3 puncta, a marker of autophagosome, in a dose-dependent manner. Autophagy induction was confirmed by measuring the expression levels of LC3 and p62 protein in ESCC cells. UA increased LC3-II protein levels and decreased p62 levels in ESCC cells. When autophagy was hampered using 3-methyladenine (3-MA), the effect of UA on cell viability was reversed. UA also significantly inhibited protein kinase B (Akt) activation and increased p-Akt expression in a dose-dependent manner in ESCC cells. Accumulated LC3 puncta by UA was reversed after wortmannin treatment. LC3-II protein levels were also decreased after treatment with Akt inhibitor and wortmannin. Moreover, UA treatment increased cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in ESCC in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Diphenyleneiodonium (an ROS production inhibitor) blocked the ROS and UA induced accumulation of LC3-II levels in ESCC cells, suggesting that UA-induced cell death and autophagy are mediated by ROS. Therefore, our data indicate that UA inhibits the growth of ESCC cells by inducing ROS-dependent autophagy.

scholarly journals Propolis, a Constituent of Honey, Inhibits the Development of Sugar Cataracts and High-Glucose-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species in Rat Lenses

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teppei Shibata ◽  
Shinsuke Shibata ◽  
Naoko Shibata ◽  
Etsuko Kiyokawa ◽  
Hiroshi Sasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Histochemical Analysis ◽  
Intracellular Ros ◽  
Sugar Cataract

Purpose.This study investigated the effects of oral propolis on the progression of galactose-induced sugar cataracts in rats and thein vitroeffects of propolis on high-glucose-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cell death in cultured rat lens cells (RLECs).Methods. Galactose-fed rats and RLECs cultured in high glucose (55 mM) medium were treated with propolis or vehicle control. Relative lens opacity was assessed by densitometry and changes in lens morphology by histochemical analysis. Intracellular ROS levels and cell viability were measured.Results. Oral administration of propolis significantly inhibited the onset and progression of cataract in 15% and 25% of galactose-fed rats, respectively. RLECs cultured with high glucose showed a significant increase in ROS expression with reduced cell viability. Treatment of these RLECs with 5 and 50 μg/mL propolis cultured significantly reduced ROS levels and increased cell viability, indicating that the antioxidant activity of propolis protected cells against ROS-induced damage.Conclusion. Propolis significantly inhibited the onset and progression of sugar cataract in rats and mitigated high-glucose-induced ROS production and cell death. These effects may be associated with the ability of propolis to inhibit hyperglycemia-evoked oxidative or osmotic stress-induced cellular insults.

scholarly journals Tamarix articulata Inhibits Cell Proliferation, Promotes Cell Death Mechanisms and Triggers G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Mohammad Alnuqaydan ◽  
Bilal Rah
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Acridine Orange Staining

Research background. From ancient times plants have been used for medicinal purposes against various ailments. In the modern era, plants are a major source of drugs and are an appealing drug candidate for the anticancer therapeutics against various molecular targets. Here we tested Tamarix articulata methanolic extract of dry leaves for anticancer activity against a panel of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Experimental approach. Cell viability of hepatocellular carcinoma cells was determined by MTT assay after dose-dependent treatment with extract of Tamarix articulata. Phase-contrast microscopy and DAPI staining were performed to analyze cellular and nuclear morphology. Immunoblotting was performed to determine the expression of proteins associated with autophagy, apoptosis, and cell cycle. However, flow cytometry was used for the quantification of apoptotic cells and the analysis of cells in different phases of the cell cycle after treatment with varying doses of Tamarix articulata. Additionally, acridine orange staining and DCFHDA dye were used to analyze the quantification of autophagosomes and reactive oxygen species. Results and conclusion. Our results demonstrate that Tamarix articulata methanolic extract exhibits promising antiproliferative activity with IC50 values (271±4.38), (298±7.08) and (336±6.11) µg/mL against HepG2, Huh7D12, and Hep3B cell lines, respectively. Mechanistically, we found Tamarix articulata methanolic extract induces cell death by activating apoptosis and autophagy pathways. First, Tamarix articulata methanolic extract promotes autophagy which was confirmed by acridine orange staining. The immunoblotting analysis further confirms that Tamarix articulata methanolic extract consistently induces the conversion of, LC3I to LC3II form with a gradual decrease in expression of autophagy substrate protein p62 at higher doses. Second, Tamarix articulata methanolic extract promotes reactive oxygen species production in hepatocellular carcinoma cells and activates reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis. Flow cytometry and immunoblotting analysis showed that Tamarix articulata methanolic extract induces dose-dependent apoptosis and activates proapoptotic proteins caspase-3 and PARP1. Additionally, Tamarix articulata methanolic extract triggers the arrest of the G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle and upregulates the protein expression of p27/Kip, and p21/Cip, with a decrease in cyclin-D1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Novelty and scientific contribution. The current study demonstrates that Tamarix articulata methanolic extract exhibits promising anticancer potential to kill tumor cells by programmed-cell-death type I and II mechanisms and could be explored for potential drug candidate molecules to curtail cancer in the future.

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