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H2O2 Inhibits Proliferation and Mediates Suppression of Migration via DLC1/RhoA Signaling in Cancer Cells

  • Ma, Long;Zhu, Wen-Zhen;Liu, Ting-Ting;Fu, Hui-Ling;Liu, Zhao-Jun;Yang, Bing-Wu;Song, Tai-Yu;Li, Guo-Rong
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.1637-1642
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    • 2015
  • Background: RhoGTPase-activating proteins (RhoGAPs) regulate RhoGTPases in cells, but whether individual reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulate RhoGAPs is unknown. Our previous published papers have shown that deleted in liver cancer 1 (DLC1) inhibits cancer cell migration by its RhoGAP activity. The present study was designed to explore the role of $H_2O_2$ in regulation of DLC1. Materials and Methods: We treated cells with $H_2O_2$ for 24h and phenotypic changes were analyzed by MTT, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining and wound healing assays. Results: $H_2O_2$ downregulated cyclin D1 and cyclin E to inhibit proliferation, and upregulated BAX to induce apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. Compared with non-tumorigenic cells, $H_2O_2$ increased expression of DLC1 and reduced activity of RhoA in cancer cells. Stress fiber production and migration were also suppressed by $H_2O_2$ in MDA-MB-231 cells. Conclusions: Our study suggests that $H_2O_2$ inhibits proliferation through modulation of cell cycle and apoptosis-related genes, and inhibits migration by decreasing stress fibers via DLC1/RhoA signaling.

Ethanol but not Aqueous Extracts of Tubers of Sauromatum Giganteum(Engl.) Cusimano and Hett Inhibit Cancer Cell Proliferation

  • Gao, Shi-Yong;Li, Jun;Wang, Long;Sun, Qiu-Jia;Gong, Yun-Fei;Gang, Jian;Su, Yi-Jun;Ji, Yu-Bin
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.24
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    • pp.10613-10619
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    • 2015
  • Background: Both alcohol and aqueous extracts of Sauromatum giganteum(Engl.) Cusimano and Hett, the dried root tuber of which is named Baifuzi in Chinese, have been used for folklore treatment of cancer in Northeast of China. However, little is known about which is most suitable to the cancer therapy. Materials and Methods: Serum pharmacology and MTT assays were adopted to detect the effects of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Sauromatum giganteum(Engl.) Cusimano and Hett, prepared by heat reflux methods, on proliferation of different cancer cells. Results: Cancer cells treated with medium supplemented with 10%, 20%, 40% serum(v/v) containing ethanol extract had a decline in viability, with inhibition rates of 7.69%, 21.8%, 41.9% in MCF-7 cells, 42.8%, 48.1%, 51.8% in SGC-7901 cells, 44.1%, 49.2%, 53.7% in SMMC-7721 cells, 6.8%, 15.2%, 39.8% in HepG2 cells, 7.57%, 16.3%, 36.2% in HeLa cells, 6.24%, 12.5%, 27.4% in A549 cells, and 7.20%, 17.5%, 31.3% in MDA-MB-231 cells, respectively. Viability in the aqueous extract groups was no different with that of controls. Conclusions: An ethanol extract of Sauromatum giganteum(Engl.) Cusimano and Hett inhibited the proliferation of SMMC-7721, SGC-7901 and MCF-7 cells, which supports the use of alcoholic but not aqueous extracts for control of sensive cancers, which might include hepatocarcinoma, gastric cancer and breast cancer.

MD로써 기대하는 PhD의 역할과 현실

  • 정태섭
    • Proceedings of the KSMRM Conference
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    • 1999.11a
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    • pp.69-71
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    • 1999
  • 최근 한국 의학의 발전은 전체 한국의 선진화를 선도하다고 보기에는 힘드리만 최소한 국제무대에의 진출은 괄목할만한 발전을 보이고 있다. 최근에 들어 국내 방사선영상과련 학회의 발전은 날로 비약적인 추세를 보이고 있다. 일례로 대한방사선의학회는 본 저자가 전공의 하던 1980년도 초기만 해도 호텔의 큰 홀 한 개만 빌려서 하루만 해도 넉넉하게 진행되었다. 그러나 최근의 학회사정은 대형호텔 1개층 통째로 빌리고 3일간 진행해도 여유가 없을 정도이며 더욱이 추계학회는 지방에서 유치할만한 공간이 부족하여 이제는 없어져야할 지경에 이러렀다. 그뿐 아니라 대한 자기공명의과학회를 포함한 각종 학회가 이제 그 규모를 더해가고 있어. 대한민국에 있어서 진단 방사선영역의 의학은 급속히 발전하여 RSNA, ISMRM등에서도 세계 발표순위가 4-5위권을 다투게 되었다. 이러한 발전은 양적인 발전이 우세하여 주로 임상연구에 기반을 두고 있는데 이 자체로는 장기적인 발전에 한계점이 있으므로 앞으로는 기초과학연구에 기초한 질적 발전을 같이 추구하여야만 균형있는 성장을 기대할 수 있겠다. 이러한 기존의 구성에 최근 급격한 변화를 주도하는 학문이 MRI부분이 되며 이 분야를 연구하는 PhD 들의 역할이 크게 대두되고 있다. 현재 국내에도 초기 단계이지만 MRI를 생산하고 있으며 PhD들의 활동이 성장단계에 접어들었다고 할수 있다. 과거 우리의 NRI역사에서는 금성사 MR기계처럼 육성되기 전에 시들며 노력하던 기술진이 흩어져야 했던 어두운 기억이 있다. 이러한 시점에서 우리의 힘들었던 과거를 돌이켜보며 또 하나의 기초부분이 육성되 수 있도록 서로가 격려하며 협조하여야 될 것으로 생각되어 다음과 같이 요약을 하였다. 소기관으로는 세포 막, 미토콘드리아 (mitochondria), endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi 체, lysosome, peroxisome 그리고 세포질등이 있으며, 이들중에서 lysosomes, peroxisomes, 그리고 미토콘드리아가 특정한 유전성 백질질환에 중요한 역할을 하는 것이 밝혀졌다. 이러한 질환들은 최소한 각 소기관에 의한 질환군으로 분류될 수 있다.SXR이 ER의 transactivation 효과를 약간 촉진한 반면 MDA-MB-231세포는 SXR을 제외한 CAR와 PPAR${\gamma}$에 의해 ER의 transactivation 효과가 약간 증가되는 경향을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 유방암세포에서는 CAR, SXR, PPAR${\gamma}$과 같은 xenobiotic nuclear receptor에 의한 ER transactivation 효과가 간암세포와는 다르게 나타나며, 유방암의 종류에 따라서 endogenous CAR, SXR, PPAR${\gamma}$수용체가 다르게 발현됨으로써 이들에 대한 반응이 서로 상이한 특징을 나타낼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 따라서 estrogen receptor에 의해 매개되는 estrogn의 전사활성조절기전이 표적세포에 따라 다른 경로를 포함 할 수 있음을 시사한다.서 흡착 능력이 우수하게 나타났으며, 황화수소는 펄라이트, 왕겨, 소나무수피에서 상대적으로 우수한 것으로 나타났으며, 혼합충전재는 암모니아의 경우 코코넛과 펄라이트의 비율이 7:3인 혼합 재료 3번과 소나무수피와 펄라이트의 비율이 7:3인 혼합 재료 6번에서 다른 혼합 재료에 비하여 우수한 것으

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Effects of Saururus Chinensis Baill Extracts on Anticancer Activity and Cadmium Induced Cytotoxicity (삼백초 추출물의 항암활성과 카드뮴에 대한 독성억제효과)

  • Park Seung-Joung;Yoo Hyun-Ju;Choi Hee-Seok;Seo Byeong-Yun;Yang Seon-Ho;Kim Yeong-Hun;Jeong Jae-Yeal;Lee Ki-Nam
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.81-98
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    • 2004
  • 1. The cell viability was determined by MTT method. Their cytotoxic activities against three cancer cell lines such as A549, MDA-MB-231 and SNU-C4 cell line were tested. Among them, The methanol extract of Saururus chinensis Baill. showed the strongest cytotoxic effect against SNU-C4 cells. These results suggest that the methanol extract of Saururus Chinensis Baill. possessed a potential antitumorous agent. 2. In vitro the antitoxic activity of ethanol extract of Saururus Chinensis Bail on NIH 3T3 fibroblasts was evaluate by the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl- thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetra캐lium bromide) and SRB (sulforhodamine B protein) assays. The number of NIH 3T3 fibroblasts were increased and tend to regenerate. These results suggest that Saururus Chinensis Bail extract retains a potential antitoxic activity. 3. Complexation of Cd (II) ion with ligands such as quercetin has been determined by UV-vis spectrophotometric method in tris buffer solution at various pH. It was found that only 1 : 1 Cd-complex is formed by the interaction between catechol moiety in ring B and cadmium [Cd(II)] in aqueous solution. The spectral parameters for Cd-complex were determined by Beer's law at various pH. It has shown that 1 : 1 Cd-complex has a maximum absorbance and red shift by the alkaline pH.

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Extract of Moringa Root Inhibits PMA-induced Invasion of Breast Cancer Cells (유방암 세포주에서 PMA로 유도된 암세포 침투에 대한 모링가 뿌리 추출물의 억제효과)

  • Cho, Hyun-Ji;Chang, Young-Chae
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.8-13
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    • 2014
  • The moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) plant is used as food and as an anti-allergic agent. In this study, we studied the inhibitory effect of moringa root extract on the expression of PMA-induced matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), which is the main factor implicated in the invasion and metastasis of cancer cells in MCF-7 cells. At first, various moringa extracts were examined in the MCF-7 cells. Both moringa root extract and leaf extracts inhibited PMA-induced MMP-9 activity, but the root extract suppressed PMA-induced MMP-9 activity to a greater extent than the leaf extract. The moringa root extract also inhibited PMA-induced MMP-9 protein expression and cell invasion. According to RT-PCR, the treatment of the MCF-7 cells with moringa root extract decreased levels of PMA-induced MMP-9 mRNA expression, but not the expression of TIMP-1 and -2, indicating that moringa root extract prevents the transcription of MMP-9 in response to PMA. In addition, moringa root extract specifically suppressed the phosphorylation of ERK/JNK, but not p38. We suggest that moringa root extract abolishes MMP-9 activity/expression through ERK/JNK. In conclusion, moringa root extract suppressed PMA-induced MMP-9 activity/expression by inhibiting the phosphorylation of ERK/JNK in MCF-7 cells. These results indicate that moringa root extract may be a potential antimetastatic and anti-invasive agent. Future clinical research is needed on the anticancer properties of moringa root extract.

3 Tesla MR Clinical Application: Advanced Neuroimaging

  • 손철호
    • Proceedings of the KSMRM Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.50-56
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    • 2002
  • 최근 3-4년간 MR의 hardware와 software의 급격한 발전으로 마침내 작년 말에 3.0 Tesla whole body MR 장비가 미국 FDA의 공인을 받았다. 한국에서도 일찍부터 3T MR장비의 개발이 이루어 졌고 이미 설치되어 연구와 임상이 이용되고 있다. 여러 회사에서 개발 및 연구된 전신 3.0T MR 장비가 여러가지 가능성을 보이고 임상 도입 단계에 있지만 아직까지 실지 임상에서는 뇌신경계 분야가 주류를 이루고 있다. 지금 뇌신경계 분야에서 보편적으로 늘리 사용되고 있는 1.5T MR 장비는 모든 면에서 상당히 안정적으로 임상 및 연구에 이용되고 있다. 1-2년 전만 해도 3.0 T MR기기는 뇌신경계 영역에서도 임상적으로 늘리 사용되기에는 안정적인 면에서는 1.5T 기기에 비해서 떨어지는 것이 사실이었다. 그래서 주로 연구실 영역에서 많이 이용되고 있었다. 그러나 지금 본원에 설치 완료되어 임상에 적용한지 6개월 정도 이용한 예에서 보면 (about 2300 cases/6months) hardware, software적인 면에서 아직 조금의 불편함이 있지만 많은 부분이 충분히 인지되고 개선이 가능한 부분으로 거의 불편함이 사라질 것으로 기대되고 있고, 불편함을 넘을 수 있는 여러 가지 장점이 있다고 본다. 고자장 (>3.0 T) MRI의 매력은 자장에 비례적으로 SNR, spectral resolution이 높아지고, T1, BOLD등에 의한 대조도가 향상한다는 것이다. SNR의 증가는 temporal, spatial 분해능을 증가시키고, spectral resolution이 높아짐에 따라 MR spectroscopy상에서 주요 대사물질 이외 작은 대사물질에 관한 스펙트럼의 분석을 향상시킨다. 이처럼 고자장 MR은 근본적인 장점을 가지고 있고 이러한 장점이 고자장 MR 시대로 가야 할 이유을 모두 설명하고 있다고 생각된다.세포질등이 있으며, 이들중에서 lysosomes, peroxisomes, 그리고 미토콘드리아가 특정한 유전성 백질질환에 중요한 역할을 하는 것이 밝혀졌다. 이러한 질환들은 최소한 각 소기관에 의한 질환군으로 분류될 수 있다.SXR이 ER의 transactivation 효과를 약간 촉진한 반면 MDA-MB-231세포는 SXR을 제외한 CAR와 PPAR${\gamma}$에 의해 ER의 transactivation 효과가 약간 증가되는 경향을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 유방암세포에서는 CAR, SXR, PPAR${\gamma}$과 같은 xenobiotic nuclear receptor에 의한 ER transactivation 효과가 간암세포와는 다르게 나타나며, 유방암의 종류에 따라서 endogenous CAR, SXR, PPAR${\gamma}$수용체가 다르게 발현됨으로써 이들에 대한 반응이 서로 상이한 특징을 나타낼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 따라서 estrogen receptor에 의해 매개되는 estrogn의 전사활성조절기전이 표적세포에 따라 다른 경로를 포함 할 수 있음을 시사한다.서 흡착 능력이 우수하게 나타났으며, 황화수소는 펄라이트, 왕겨, 소나무수피에서 상대적으로 우수한 것으로 나타났으며, 혼합충전재는 암모니아의 경우 코코넛과 펄라이트의 비율이 7:3인 혼합 재료 3번과 소나무수피와 펄라이트의 비율이 7:3인 혼합 재료 6번에서 다른 혼합 재료에 비하여 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 4. 코코넛과 소나무수피의 경우 암모니아 가스에 대한 흡착 능력은 거의 비슷한 것으로 사료되며, 코코넛의 경우 전량을 수입에 의존하고 있다는 점에서 국내 조달이 용이하며, 구입 비용도 적게 소요되는 소나무수피를 사용하는 것이 경제적이라고 사료된다. 5. 마지막으로 악취제거 미생물균주를 접종한 소나무수피 50%와 펄라이트

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Pro-Apoptotic Activity of 4-Isopropyl-2-(1-Phenylethyl) Aniline Isolated from Cordyceps bassiana

  • Kim, Mi Seon;Lee, Yunmi;Sung, Gi-Ho;Kim, Ji Hye;Park, Jae Gwang;Kim, Han Gyung;Baek, Kwang Soo;Cho, Jae Han;Han, Jaegu;Lee, Kang-Hyo;Hong, Sungyoul;Kim, Jong-Hoon;Cho, Jae Youl
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.367-373
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    • 2015
  • Cordyceps species including Cordyceps bassiana are a notable anti-cancer dietary supplement. Previously, we identified several compounds with anti-cancer activity from the butanol fraction (Cb-BF) of Cordyceps bassiana. To expand the structural value of Cb-BF-derived anti-cancer drugs, we employed various chemical moieties to produce a novel Cb-BF-derived chemical derivative, KTH-13-amine-monophenyl [4-isopropyl-2-(1-phenylethyl) aniline (KTH-13-AMP)], which we tested for anti-cancer activity. KTH-13-AMP suppressed the proliferation of MDA-MB-231, HeLa, and C6 glioma cells. KTH-13-AMP also dose-dependently induced morphological changes in C6 glioma cells and time-dependently increased the level of early apoptotic cells stained with annexin V-FITC. Furthermore, the levels of the active full-length forms of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were increased. In contrast, the levels of total forms of caspases-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and Bcl-2 were decreased in KTH-13-AMP treated-cells. We also confirmed that the phosphorylation of STAT3, Src, and PI3K/p85, which is linked to cell survival, was diminished by treatment with KTH-13-AMP. Therefore, these results strongly suggest that this compound can be used to guide the development of an anti-cancer drug or serve as a lead compound in forming another strong anti-proliferative agent.

Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity against Human Cancer Cells of Glycyrrhiza New Varieties : A Comparison with Glycyrrhiza Official Compendia (감초 신품종과 약전 수재 감초 추출물의 항산화 활성 및 암세포 독성 비교 연구)

  • Kim, Minhee;Kang, Myunghoon;Lee, Jeonghoon;Leem, Kang-Hyun;An, Hyo-Jin;Jin, Jong-Sik;Lee, Jong-Hyun;Chang, Jaeki;Seong, Shin;Kim, Wonnam
    • The Korea Journal of Herbology
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.15-24
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    • 2021
  • Objectives : The Glycyrrhiza new varieties, WONGAM and SINWONGAM, were developed through interspecific cross between Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis by the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration in Korea. This in vitro study was undertaken to compare the antioxidant and cytotoxic effects between Glycyrrhiza new varieties (WONGAM and SINWONGAM) and official compendia (Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis). Methods : Antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhy drazyl), ABTS (2,2-azino-bis (3-rthylbenz-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) diammonium salt, Nitrite radical scavenging assay, and Reducing Power assay. Cytotoxicity was determined by MTT assay and cell morphology was observed by an inverted microscope. Results : The DPPH, ABTS, Nitrite radical scavenging activities and reducing power of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, WONGAM, and SINWONGAM were evaluated at different concentrations (0, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000 ㎍/㎖). Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, WONGAM, and SINWONGAM showed similar dose-dependent increase in antioxidant activities. The cytotoxic effects with increasing doses of Glycyrrhiza new varieties and official compendia did not differ in HCT116, HT29, A549, MDA-MB231, PC3, ACHN, and HeLa cells. However, significant difference in cytotoxicity were observed in AGS, MCF7 and Hep3B cells by Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, WONGAM, and SINWONGAM. Conclusions : These results showed that Glycyrrhiza new varieties and official compendia acts as a potent antioxidant. Also, the finding that equivalent cytotoxic potency was observed in a cell dependent manner. Our study suggests that Glycyrrhiza new varieties may offer a wide-variety of health benefits.

miR-195/miR-497 Regulate CD274 Expression of Immune Regulatory Ligands in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

  • Yang, Lianzhou;Cai, Yuchen;Zhang, Dongsheng;Sun, Jian;Xu, Chenyu;Zhao, Wenli;Jiang, Wenqi;Pan, Chunhua
    • Journal of Breast Cancer
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.371-381
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: Immune suppression is common in patients with advanced breast cancer but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon have not been sufficiently studied. In this study, we aimed to identify B7 family members that were able to predict the immune status of patients, and which may serve as potential targets for the treatment of breast cancer. We also aimed to identify microRNAs that may regulate the expression of B7 family members. Methods: The Cancer Genome Atlas data from 1,092 patients with breast cancer, including gene expression, microRNA expression and survival data, were used for statistical and survival analyses. Polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were used to measure messenger RNA and protein expression, respectively. Luciferase assay was used to investigate direct microRNA target. Results: Bioinformatic analysis predicted that microRNA (miR)-93, miR-195, miR-497, and miR-340 are potential regulators of the immune evasion of breast cancer cells, and that they exert this function by targeting CD274, PDCD1LG2, and NCR3LG1. We chose CD274 for further investigations. We found that miR-195, miR-497, and CD274 expression levels were inversely correlated in MDA-MB-231 cells, and miR-195 and miR-497 expressions mimic inhibited CD274 expression in vitro. Mechanistic investigations demonstrated that miR-195 and miR-497 directly target CD274 3' untranslated region. Conclusion: Our data indicated that the level of B7 family members can predict the prognosis of breast cancer patients, and miR-195/miR-497 regulate CD274 expression in triple negative breast cancer. This regulation may further influence tumor progression and the immune tolerance mechanism in breast cancer and may be able to predict the effect of immunotherapy on patients.