• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.217-224
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• 2004

목적: 저산소증은 방사선 감수성을 현저히 감소시키며, 이에 대한 적응 반응에서 hypoxia-inducible factor 1 $\alpha$(HIF-1 u$\alpha$가 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. HIF-1 $\alpha$의 발현과 방사선 감수성과의 상관 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 쥐의 간암 세포주인 hepalclc7 세포와 HIF-1 $\beta$가 결손되어 HIF-1 $\alpha$의 기능이 억제된 hepaIC4 세포를 사용했다 저산소 유사 물질인 desferrioxamine (DFX)을 전처치하고 6시간 뒤에 방사선조사를 하여 western blot으로 HIF-1 $\alpha$ 발현을 조사하였다. Apoptosis는 DNA 분절화, propidium iodide 핵염색, 그리고 apoptotic cell death detection ELISA kit를 이용하였다. MTT assay법으로 방사선 감수성을 측정하고 SF2$_{2}$ SF$_{8}$, 그리고 mean inactivation dose (MID)를 산출하여 통계적 분석을 하였다. 결과: Hepalclc7 세포에서는 DFX 전처치를 한 경우 방사선에 의해 HIF-1 $\alpha$의 발현이 증가했으나, hepalC4 세포 주에서는 변화가 없었다 Hepa1C4 세포의 방사선 감수성은 DFX처리에 따른 영향이 없었으나 hepalclc7 세포의 방사선 감수성은 DFX를 전처치했을 때 유의하게 감소하였다. 결론: 저산소 유사 물질인 DFX에 의해 유도된 HIF-1 $\alpha$가 쥐의 간암 세포주에서 apoptosis와 방사선 감수성을 감소시켰다 이러한 결과는 종괴내의 저산소 세포에서 방사선에 의해 HIF-1 $\alpha$가 유도되고 이로 인해 저산소 세포에서 방사선 감수성을 저하시키는 것으로 생각되었다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2014

Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Clematidis radix extract on $CoCl_2$-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Methods In order to investigate the protective effect of Clematidis radix on $CoCl_2$-induced cytotoxicity in neuronal cells, MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay, DAPI(4,6-diamidino-2-phenylindoleI) staining, TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling) assay, DNA fragmentation assay and western blotting were performed on SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Results Cells treated with $CoCl_2$ exhibited several apoptotic features, while cells pre-treated with Clematidis radix prior to $CoCl_2$ exposure showed a decrease in the occurrence of apoptotic features. $CoCl_2$ increased HIF-$1{\alpha}$ expression, in contrast, Clematidis radix treatment decreased $CoCl_2$-induced HIF-$1{\alpha}$ expression. Pre-treatment with the extract of Clematidis radix suppressed Bax, cytochrome c, and caspase-3 expressions, and also increased Bcl-2 expression in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Conclusions These results suggest that Clematidis radix may exert a protective effect on $CoCl_2$-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2115-2120
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• 2012

The presence of lung cancer cells in anoxic zones is a key cause od chemotherapeutic resistance. Thus, it is necessary to enhance the sensitivity of such lung cancer cells. However, loss of efficient gene therapeutic targeting and inefficient objective gene expression in the anoxic zone in lung cancer are dilemmas. In the present study, a eukaryotic expression plasmid pUC57-HRE-JAB1 driven by a hypoxia response elements promoter was constructed and introduced into lung cancer cell line A549. The cells were then exposed to a chemotherapeutic drug cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (C-DDP). qRT-PCR and western blotting were used to determine the mRNA and protein level and flow cytometry to examine the cell cycle and apoptosis of A549 transfected pUC57-HRE-JAB1. The results showed that JAB1 gene in the A549 was overexpressed after the transfection, cell proliferation being arrested in G1 phase and the apoptosis ratio significantly increased. Importantly, introduction of pUC57-HRE-JAB1 significantly increased the chemotherapeutic sensitivity of A549 in an anoxic environment. In conclusion, JAB1 overexpression might provide a novel strategy to overcome chemotherapeutic resistance in lung cancer.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2006

Bcl-2/adenovirus E1B 19 kDa-interacting protein 3 (BNIP3) is a mitochondrial pro-apoptotic protein that has a single Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain and a COOH-terminal transmembrane (TM) domain. Although it belongs to the Bcl-2 family and can heterodimerize with Bcl-2, its pro-apoptotic activity is distinct from those of other members of the Bcl-2 family. For example, cell death mediated by BNIP3 is independent of caspases and shows several characteristics of necrosis. Furthermore, the TM domain, but not the BH3 domain, is required for dimerization, mitochondrial targeting and pro-apoptotic activity. BNIP3 plays an important role in hypoxia-induced death of normal and malignant cells. Its expression is markedly increased in the hypoxic regions of some solid tumors and appears to be regulated by hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which binds to a site on the BNIP3 promoter. Silencing, followed by methylation, of the BNIP3 gene occurs in a significant proportion of cancer cases, especially in pancreatic cancers. BNIP3 also has a role in the death of cardiac myocytes in ischemia. Further studies of BNIP3 should provide insight into hypoxic cell death and may contribute to improved treatment of cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2024

Background: Ginsenoside Rg3, a primary bioactive component of red ginseng, has anti-cancer effects. However, the effects of Rg3-enriched ginseng extract (Rg3RGE) on apoptosis and autophagy in breast cancer have not yet been investigated. In the present study, we explored the anti-tumor effects of Rg3RGE on breast cancer cells stimulated CoCl₂, a mimetic of the chronic hypoxic response, and determined the operative mechanisms of action. Methods: The inhibitory mechanisms of Rg3RGE on breast cancer cells, such as apoptosis, autophagy and ROS levels, were detected both in vitro. To determine the anti-cancer effects of Rg3RGE in vivo, the cancer xenograft model was used. Results: Rg3RGE suppressed CoCl₂-induced spheroid formation and cell viability in 3D culture of breast cancer cells. Rg3RGE promoted apoptosis by increasing cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved PARP and decreasing Bcl2 under the hypoxia mimetic conditions. Further, we identified that Rg3RGE promoted apoptosis by inhibiting lysosomal degradation of autophagosome contents in CoCl₂-induced autophagy. We further identified that Rg3RGE-induced apoptotic cell death and autophagy inhibition was mediated by increased intracellular ROS levels. Similarly, in the in vivo xenograft model, Rg3RGE induced apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferation and autophagy. Conclusion: Rg3RGE-stimulated ROS production promotes apoptosis and inhibits protective autophagy under hypoxic conditions. Autophagosome accumulation is critical to the apoptotic effects of Rg3RGE. The in vivo findings also demonstrate that Rg3RGE inhibits breast cancer cell growth, suggesting that Rg3RGE has potential as potential as a putative breast cancer therapeutic.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권10호
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• pp.1102-1111
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• 2008

목 적: Resveratrol은 주로 포도나무의 과실이나 잎 부위에서 추출되는 성분으로, 주로 심질환에서 암 예방 효과, 항염증 효과, 항산화 효과의 기능이 밝혀지고 있다. 최근 성인에 대한 신경보호 효과가 있는 것으로 알려졌지만. 신생아에서 연구는 아직까지 없다. 그래서 본 연구에서는 resveratrol이 신생 백서의 저 산소 허혈 뇌손상에서 신경보호 효과가 있는지를 알아보고자 실험하였다. 방 법: 재태기간 18일된 태아 백서의 대뇌피질 세포를 배양하여 1% $O_2$ 배양기에서 저 산소 상태로 뇌세포손상을 유도하여 저 산소군, 저 산소 30분 전 resveratrol 투여군 (1, 10, $30{\mu}g/mL$)으로 나누어 정상 산소군과 비교하였다. 또한, 동물 모델에서는 생후 7일된 백서의 좌측 총 경동맥을 결찰한 후 저 산소 (8% $O_2$) 상태로 2.5시간 노출시켜서 저 산소 허혈 뇌 손상을 유발하였고, 뇌손상 전후 30분에 resveratrol을 체중 kg당 30 mg을 복막내로 투여하였다. 세포사멸사의 관련을 알아보기 위해 Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-3 primer를 이용한 실시간 중합효소연쇄반응과 동일 항체를 이용한 Western blotting을 시행하였다. 결 과: 태아 백서 뇌세포 배양 실험에서 저 산소군의 경우 Bcl-2의 발현이 정상 산소군에 비해 감소하였고, Bax의 발현과 caspase-3의 발현, 그리고 Bax/Bcl-2의 비율은 증가하였다. Reaveratrol을 투여한 실험군의 경우에서는 Bcl-2 발현은 증가하였고, Bax의 발현과 caspase-3의 발현, Bax/Bcl-2의 비율은 저 산소군에 비하여 감소하는 결과를 보였다. 또한 이는 저 산소 허혈 뇌손상 동물 모델에서도 같은 결과를 보였다. 결론: 본 연구에서 resveratrol은 주산기 저 산소 허혈 뇌손상에서 세포사멸사 작용의 억제를 통하여 신경보호 역할을 하는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.397-405
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• 2019

The regulatory role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) growth arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) in both cancerous and noncancerous cells have been widely reported. This study aimed to evaluate the role of lncRNA GAS5 in heart failure caused by myocardial infarction. We reported that silence of lncRNA GAS5 attenuated hypoxia-triggered cell death, as cell viability was increased and apoptosis rate was decreased. This phenomenon was coupled with the down-regulated expression of p53, Bax and cleaved caspase-3, as well as the up-regulated expression of CyclinD1, CDK4 and Bcl-2. At the meantime, the expression of four heart failure-related miR-NAs was altered when lncRNA GAS5 was silenced (miR-21 and miR-142-5p were up-regulated; miR-30b and miR-93 were down-regulated). RNA immunoprecipitation assay results showed that lncRNA GAS5 worked as a molecular sponge for miR-142-5p. More interestingly, the protective actions of lncRNA GAS5 silence on hypoxia-stimulated cells were attenuated by miR-142-5p suppression. Besides, TP53INP1 was a target gene for miR-142-5p. Silence of lncRNA GAS5 promoted the activation of PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK signaling pathways in a miR-142-5p-dependent manner. Collectively, this study demonstrated that silence of lncRNA GAS5 protected H9c2 cells against hypoxia-induced injury possibly via sponging miR-142-5p, functionally releasing TP53INP1 mRNA transcripts that are normally targeted by miR-142-5p.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.559-563
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• 2009

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is a key intermediate in several central metabolic pathways of all organisms. Aldolase and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase are involved in the production or elimination of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate during glycolysis or gluconeogenesis, and are differentially expressed under various physiological conditions, including cancer, hypoxia, and apoptosis. In this study, we examine the effects of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate on cell survival and apoptosis. Overexpression of aldolase protected cells against apoptosis, and addition of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate to cells delayed apoptosis. Additionally, delayed apoptotic phenomena were observed when glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate was added to a cell-free system, in which artificial apoptotic process was induced by adding dATP and cytochrome c. Surprisingly, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate directly suppressed caspase-3 activity in a reversible noncompetitive mode, preventing caspase-dependent proteolysis. Based on these results, we suggest that glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, a key molecule in several central metabolic pathways, functions as a molecule switch between cell survival and apoptosis.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.45-55
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• 2007

We elucidated the effects of various components of ischemic medium on the outcome of simulated ischemia-reperfusion injury. Hypoxia for up to 12 hours induced neither apoptotic bodies nor LDH release. However, reoxygenation after 6 or 12 hours of hypoxia resulted in a marked LDH release along with morphological changes compatible with oncotic cell death. H9c2 cells were then subjected to 6 hours of simulated ischemia by exposing them to modified hypoxic glucose-free Krebs-Henseleit buffer. Lowered pH (pH 6.4) of simulated-ischemic buffer resulted in the generation of apoptotic bodies during ischemia, with no concomitant LDH release. The degree of reperfusion-induced LDH release was not affected by the pH of ischemic buffer. Removal of sodium bicarbonate from the simulated ischemic buffer markedly increased cellular damages during both the simulated ischemia and reperfusion. Addition of lactate to the simulated ischemic buffer increased apoptotic cell death during the simulated ischemia. Most importantly, concomitant acidosis and high lactate concentration in ischemic buffer augmented the reperfusion-induced oncotic cell death. These results confirmed the influences of acidosis, bicarbonate deprivation and lactate on the progression and outcome of the simulated ischemia-reperfusion, and also demonstrated that concomitant acidosis and high lactate concentration in simulated ischemic buffer contribute to the development of reperfusion injury.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권7호
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• pp.686-693
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• 2007

목 적 : Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)의 활성 대사산물인 (MPA는 IMPDH의 잠재적인 반응 억제제로써 새로운 면역치료제로 사용되고 있다. 이러한 MPA는 신경계에서 흥분독성 손상 후 뇌세포를 보호하고, 미세아교세포에서는 세포사멸사(apoptosis)를 유도하지만, 저산소성 허혈성 뇌질환에서 MPA의 효과는 아직 알려지지 않아, 본 연구에서 Rice-Vannucci 모델을 이용한 신생 백서의 저산소성 허혈성 뇌 손상과 저산소 상태의 태아 백서 뇌세포 배양에서 MPA의 뇌보호 효과를 알아보고자 실험하였다. 방 법 : 생후 7일된 백서의 좌측 총 경동맥을 결찰한 후 저산소 (8% $O_2$) 상태에서 2시간 노출하여, 저산소성 허혈성 뇌 손상을 유발하고 뇌 손상 전후에 MPA(10 mg/kg)를 투여하여 대조군과 비교하였다. 또한, 재태기간 18일된 태아 백서의 대뇌피질 세포를 배양하여 1% $O_2$ 배양기에서 저산소 상태로 세포손상을 유도하여 저산소군, 손상 전후 MPA 투여군($10{\mu}g/mL$)으로 나누어 정상산소군과 비교하였다. 세포사멸사와의 관련을 알아보기 위해서 Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-3 항체로 western blotting하였고 Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-3 primer를 이용하여 real-time PCR을 하였다. 결 과 : 형태학적으로 H&E 염색상 MPA를 투여한 군에서 뇌 보호 효과를 보였다. Western blotting과 real-time PCR을 이용한 저산소성 허혈성 뇌손상 동물 모델뿐만 아니라 저산소 상태로 태아 백서 뇌세포 배양 실험에서도 MPA 투여한 경우 caspase-3의 발현과 Bax/Bcl-2의 비율이 감소함을 보였다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서 MPA가 anti-apoptosis 작용을 통하여 주산기 저산소성 허혈성 뇌 손상에 뇌보호 역할을 하는 것을 알 수 있었고 향후 신생아 저산소성 허혈성 뇌병증의 치료에 임상적 적용이 가능하리라 생각된다.