• 미생물학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.261-263
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• 2014

암, 류마티스, 크론병 등은 만성염증과 관련되어 있다. Interleukin-6 (IL-6)는 염증의 주요 매개인자이다. 청국장은 콩 발효식품으로 대두단백질이 분해되어 다양한 peptide가 생성되면서, 생리활성물질이 될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 청국장에서 분리한 peptide (Gly-Val-Tyr-Tyr-Met-Tyr)를 가공한 6mer H, [(Glu-Val-Tyr-Tyr-Met-Tyr(EVYYMY)]가 유방암세포 MDA-MB-231에서 IL-6 발현을 억제할 수 있는지 여부를 결정하였다. MDA-MB-231 세포에 peptide H를 처리해 주면, IL-6 발현은 peptide를 처리하지 않은 control에 비해, 크게 억제되었으며, 세포의 성장은 농도의존적으로 억제되었다. 암 이외에, 류마티스, 크론병 등 만성염증 질환에서 IL-6 신호의 차단은 염증개선에 유효한 것으로 알려져 있다. Peptide H는 염증과 관련된 IL-6 발현의 감소효과가 있으므로, IL-6 관련 암, 류마티스, 크론병 등의 치료제 개발로 응용, 연결될 수 있을 것이다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.494-502
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• 2018

Breast cancer is currently the most prevalent cancer in women, and its incidence increases every year. Azole antifungal drugs were recently found to have antitumor efficacy in several cancer types. They contain an imidazole (clotrimazole and ketoconazole) or a triazole (fluconazole and itraconazole) ring. Using human breast adenocarcinoma cells (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231), we evaluated the effects of azole drugs on cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, and invasion, and investigated the underlying mechanisms. Clotrimazole and ketoconazole inhibited the proliferation of both cell lines while fluconazole and itraconazole did not. In addition, clotrimazole and ketoconazole inhibited the motility of MDA-MB-231 cells and induced $G_1$-phase arrest in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, as determined by cell cycle analysis and immunoblot data. Moreover, Transwell invasion and gelatin zymography assays revealed that clotrimazole and ketoconazole suppressed invasiveness through the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in MDA-MB-231 cells, although no significant changes in invasiveness were observed in MCF-7 cells. There were no significant changes in any of the observed parameters with fluconazole or itraconazole treatment in either breast cancer cell line. Taken together, imidazole antifungal drugs showed strong antitumor activity in breast cancer cells through induction of apoptosis and $G_1$ arrest in both MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells and suppression of invasiveness via matrix metalloproteinase 9 inhibition in MDA-MB-231 cells. Imidazole drugs have well-established pharmacokinetic profiles and known toxicity, which can make these generic drugs strong candidates for repositioning as antitumor therapies.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.380-382
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• 2016

청국장은 대두발효식품으로 발효 중 생성된 다양한 펩타이드가 들어 있다. 이들 펩타이드가 포함된 청국장추출물을 세포에 처리하면 세포 신호전달에 영향을 미친다. 인간 유방암 MDA-MB-231 세포에 청국장추출물을 처리해 주었을 때 세포의 성장은 농도의존적으로 억제되었다. 청국장추출물이 유방암세포의 증식을 억제하였고 암과 염증이 관련이 있으므로, 청국장추출물이 염증 유전자의 하나인 $TNF{\alpha}$ 발현의 억제 여부를 알아 보았다. 인간유방암 MDA-MB 231 세포에 청국장 추출물을 처리하면 $TNF{\alpha}$ 발현은 억제되었다. $TNF{\alpha}$ 저해제는 자가면역질환 치료제로 개발되어 있다. 본 청국장추출물도 $TNF{\alpha}$ 억제 효과가 있으므로, 이들 자가면역 질환의 치료제로 개발될 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.711-717
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• 2008

본 연구는 식물의 대표적인 색소 성분인 anthocyanin계 색소 중 cyanidin이 인체 유방암 세포 MDA-MB-231에서 세포의 이동성과 침윤성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 실시 되었다. 실험 결과 cyanidin의 첨가량이 증가할수록 세포의 운동성, 이동성, 침윤성이 유의적으로 억제되었다. 그러나 ECM 분해 시 암세포에서 분비되는 단백질 분해 효소인 MMP-2, MMP-9의 활성과 MMP-9의 mRNA 수준은 cyanidin에 의해 영향 받지 않는 것으로 관찰되었다. 결론적으로, cyanidin은 세포 증식에 영향을 미치지 않는 범위 내에서 암세포의 전이과정 중 이동성과 침윤성을 억제할 수 있다는 가능성이 관찰되었으나, MMPs 활성에는 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 보아 MMPs 이외의 경로를 통해 전이 과정이 이루어지는 것으로 사료된다.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.274-279
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• 2012

Thymoquinone (TQ), a drug extracted from the black seeds of Nigella sativa, has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-neoplastic effects in numerous cancer cells. The effects of TQ on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) production in MDA-MB-231, however, remain poorly understood. Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence staining were performed to study the expression levels of inflammation regulatory proteins in MDA-MB-231. $PGE_2$ assay was conducted to explore the TQ-induced production of $PGE_2$. In this study, we investigated the effects of TQ on COX-2 expression and $PGE_2$ production in MDA-MB-231. TQ significantly induced COX-2 expression and increased $PGE_2$ production in a dose-dependent manner, as determined by a Western blot analysis and $PGE_2$ assay. Furthermore, the activation of Akt and p38 kinase, respectively, was up-regulated in TQ treated cells. Inhibition of p38 kinase with SB203580 and PI3kinase (PI3K) with LY294002 abolished TQ-caused COX-2 expression and decreased $PGE_2$ production. These results collectively demonstrate that TQ effectively modulates COX-2 expression and $PGE_2$ production via PI3K and p38 kinase pathways in the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.52-57
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• 2016

Mutant p53 (R280K) is highly expressed in MDA-MB-231 triple-negative human breast cancer cells. Currently, we reported the role of mutant p53-R280K in mediating the survival of MDA-MB-231 cells in vitro. The present study was undertaken to determine whether mutant p53-R280K affects breast cancer cell growth in vivo. To this end, we used small interfering RNA to knockdown the level of mutant p53-R280K in MDA-MB-231 cells. Silencing of mutant p53-R280K in MDA-MB-231 cells causes substantial tumor regression of established xenografts in vivo. In xenograft model for breast cancer, silencing of mutant p53-R280K in MDA-MB-231 cells significantly inhibited the tumor growth. Moreover, TUNEL assay showed more occurrence of apoptotic cells in mutant p53-R280K silenced tumors compared to control. Our data indicate that mutant p53-R280K has an important role in mediating tumor growth of MDA-MB-231 cells in vivo. Taken together, this study suggests that endogenous mutant p53-R280K could be used as a therapeutic target for breast cancer cells harboring this TP53 missense mutation.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.591-602
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• 2019

Human breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-231, is highly invasive and aggressive, compared to less invasive cell line, MCF-7. To explore the genes that might influence the malignancy of MDA-MB-231, DNA microarray analysis was performed. The results showed that G0/G1 switch 2 (G0S2) was one of the most highly expressed genes among the genes upregulated in MDA-MB-231. Although G0S2 acts as a direct inhibitor of adipose triglyceride lipase, action of G0S2 in cancer progression is not yet understood. To investigate whether G0S2 affects invasiveness of MDA-MB-231 cells, G0S2 expression was inhibited using siRNA, which led to decreased cell proliferation, migration, and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells. Consequently, G0S2 inhibition inactivated integrin-regulated FAK-Src signaling, which promoted Hippo signaling and inactivated ERK1/2 signaling. In addition, G0S2 downregulation decreased ${\beta}$-catenin expression, while E-cadherin expression was increased. It was demonstrated for the first time that G0S2 mediates the Hippo pathway and induces epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Taken together, our results suggest that G0S2 is a major factor contributing to cell survival and metastasis of MDA-MB-231 cells.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.479-488
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• 2021

This study aimed to develop docetaxel (DTX) loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (DTX-NPs) and to evaluate the different pharmacological sensitivity of NPs to MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. NPs containing DTX or coumarin-6 were prepared by the nanoprecipitation method using PLGA as a polymer and d-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) as a surfactant. The physicochemical properties of NPs were characterized. In vitro anticancer effect and cellular uptake were evaluated in breast cancer cells. The particle size and zeta potential of the DTX-NPs were 160.5 ± 3.0 nm and -26.7 ± 0.46 mV, respectively. The encapsulation efficiency and drug loading were 81.3 ± 1.85% and 10.6 ± 0.24%, respectively. The in vitro release of DTX from the DTX-NPs was sustained at pH 7.4 containing 0.5% Tween 80. The viability of MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells with DTX-NPs was 37.5 ± 0.5% and 30.3 ± 1.13%, respectively. The IC₅₀ values of DTX-NPs were 3.92- and 6.75-fold lower than that of DTX for MDA-MB-231 cells and MCF-7 cells, respectively. The cellular uptake of coumarin-6-loaded PLGA-NPs in MCF-7 cells was significantly higher than that in MDA-MB-231 cells. The pharmacological sensitivity in breast cancer cells was higher on MCF-7 cells than on MDA-MB-231 cells. In conclusion, we successfully developed DTX-NPs that showed a great potential for the controlled release of DTX. DTX-NPs are an effective formulation for improving anticancer effect in breast cancer cells.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.104-111
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• 2005

Tumor invasion is composed of four steps: cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix, degradation of the extracellular matrix components, tumor cell motility followed by cell detachment. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are important proteinases that associated with degradation of matrix component. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenotic constituent of green tea. In the study, we examined the anti-invasive and MMP activity suppression effects of EGCG in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. MDA-MB-23l human breast cancer cells were cultured with various concentrations 0 - 100 μM of EGCG. EGCG significantly inhibited the cell adhesion to the fibronectin. Cell motility through gelatin filter and invasion to Matrigel were inhibited dose-dependently by EGCG treatment. EGCG also inhibited the activities of MMP-2, -9 and the amount of MMP-9 (α = 0.05). Therefore, EGCG may contribute to the potential beneficial food component to prevent the invasion and metastasis in breast cancer. (Korean J Nutrition 38(2): 104～111, 2005)

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.133-144
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• 2014

O. diffusa, C. appendiculata and F. thunbergii are reported to possess many pharmacological activities including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertension, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects. However, their anti-cancer activities in human breast cancer have not been clearly elucidated yet. Objectives: In the present study, we compared the in vitro cytotoxic effects of single and complex treatment of O. diffusa, C. appendiculata and F. thunbergii in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: After we treated human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells with O. diffusa, C. appendiculata and F. thunbergii. we evaluated viability, growth inhibition, morphological changes, apoptotic body formation, measurement of the cell cycle and formation of DNA fragmentation of these cells. Results: We found that single treatment of O. diffusa and F. thunbergii could inhibit cell proliferation in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. However, complex treatment of O. diffusa, C. appendiculata and F. thunbergii had weak or no effect on the cell proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells. The first, anti-proliferative effects of O. diffusa in MDA-MB-231 cells was associated with G2/M arrest of cell cycle and apoptotic cell death. The second, anti-proliferative effect of F. thunbergii in MDA-MB-231 cells was associated with apoptotic cell death. Conclusions: Taken together, these findings suggest that O. diffusa and F. thunbergii may be a potential chemotherapeutic agent for the control of human breast cancer cells, further studies will be needed to identify the molecular mechanisms.