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AMPK activation by retinoic acid sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cells to apoptosis induced by sorafenib
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Source: Cancer Science - February 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Naoki Ishijima, Keita Kanki, Hiroki Shimizu, Goshi Shiota Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Activation of AMP‐activated protein kinase by retinoic acid sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cells to apoptosis induced by sorafenib
In this study, we investigated the effects of combined treatment using sorafenib and retinoids including all‐trans retinoic acid (ATRA), NIK‐333, and Am80 on HCC cells. Cell viability assays in six HCC cell lines, HepG2, PLC/PRF/5, HuH6, HLE, HLF, and Hep3B, revealed that 5 and 10 μM ATRA, concentrations that do not exert cytotoxic effects, enhanced the cytotoxicity of sorafenib, being much more effective than NIK‐333 and Am80. We found that ATRA induced AMP‐activated protein kinase activation, which was followed by reduced intracellular ATP level. Gene expression analysis revealed that ATRA decreased the express...
Source: Cancer Science - March 9, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Naoki Ishijima, Keita Kanki, Hiroki Shimizu, Goshi Shiota Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Fenretinide Inhibits Focal Adhesion Kinase
The membrane-associated protein, focal adhesion kinase (FAK), modulates cell–extracellular matrix interactions and also conveys prosurvival and proliferative signals. Notably, increased intraepithelial FAK levels accompany transformation of premalignant oral intraepithelial neoplasia (OIN) to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). OIN chemoprevention is a patient-centric, optimal strategy to prevent OSCC's comorbidities and mortality. The cancer chemopreventive and synthetic vitamin A derivative, fenretinide, has demonstrated protein-binding capacities, for example, mTOR- and retinol-binding protein interactions. These...
Source: Cancer Prevention Research - April 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Han, B. B., Li, S., Tong, M., Holpuch, A. S., Spinney, R., Wang, D., Border, M. B., Liu, Z., Sarode, S., Pei, P., Schwendeman, S. P., Mallery, S. R. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 37: Role and regulation of CYP24A1 in endometrial cancer
The cytochrome P450 enzyme, 24-hydroxylase, encoded by CYP24A1 is critical for the catabolism of 1,25(OH)2D3 (calcitriol). The unbalanced high levels of CYP24A1 seem to be a determinant of calcitriol resistance in tumors. We have previously shown that progesterone enhances calcitriol antitumor activity by upregulating vitamin D receptor expression and promoting apoptosis in endometrial cancer cells. In the present study, we evaluated CYP24A1 protein expression in normal and endometrial tumor tissues, assessed the effect of progesterone and calcitriol on CYP24A1 and its spliced variant expression in endometrial cancer cell ...
Source: Cancer Research - August 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bokhari, A. A., Lee, L. R., Dewayne, R., Hamilton, C. A., Maxwell, G. L., Rodriguez, G. C., Syed, V. Tags: Molecular and Cellular Biology Source Type: research

Vitamin C Attenuates Sodium Fluoride-Induced Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis via Sirt1-SOD2 Pathway in F9 Cells.
Abstract Increasing evidence has suggested an important role played by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the pathogenesis of fluorosis. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that vitamin C administration ameliorate sodium fluoride (NaF)-induced oxidative stress. However, the potentially beneficial effects of vitamin C against NaF-induced cytotoxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms of this protection are not fully understood. Here, we found that NaF stimulated cytotoxicity, increased mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mROS) production, and induced apoptosis in F9 embryonic carcinoma cells. Consistent with ...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - December 18, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Peng W, Xu S, Zhang J, Zhang Y Tags: Biol Trace Elem Res Source Type: research

Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells Interactions With Natural Killer Cells and Pro-angiogenic Activities: Roles in Tumor Progression
Conclusions MDSC are major players in the immunosuppressive scenario in cancer, thanks to their phenotype heterogeneity and critical interaction with several innate immune cells, thus representing a crucial target in oncology. Here we reviewed the interactions of MDSCs with NK cells. The contribution of key cytokines, chemokines and mediators active in this process have been discussed. We also described the contribution of MDSC on angiogenesis directly or indirectly through interactions with NK and immunosuppressive activities. A parallel of the cancer associated to the decidual counterpart of these cells is discussed, a...
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - April 17, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

ARHGEF10L Promotes Cervical Tumorigenesis via RhoA-Mediated Signaling
This study investigated the pathogenic role and mechanism of ARHGEF10L in cervical tumors.METHODS: The HeLa cell line, which was derived from cervical carcinoma, was transfected with ARHGEF10L-overexpressing plasmids or anti-ARHGEF10L siRNA. Cell counting kit-8 assays, wound-healing assays, and cell apoptosis assays were performed to investigate the effects of ARHGEF10L on cell activities. A Rho pull-down assay and RNA-sequencing analysis were performed to investigate the pathogenic pathway of ARHGEF10L involvement in cervical tumors.RESULTS: ARHGEF10L overexpression promoted cell proliferation and migration, reduced cell ...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 9, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Junyi Tang Kehua Fang Chang Li Xiaotian Chang Source Type: research

Abstracts of Presentations at the Association of Clinical Scientists 143 < sup > rd < /sup > Meeting Louisville, KY May 11-14,2022
Conclusion: These assays are suitable for routine diagnostic. The UltraFast NextGenPCR is the fastest with average time (30mins), followed by Agilent (2 hrs) and MassArray (6hrs). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to examine, measure and compare results from different assays for SARS detection, evaluate and diagnose accurately, as well as being able to plan, organize and recommend a diagnostic procedure for diagnostic laboratory. Key words: SARS-CoV-2, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, limit of detection, quantification cycle, COVID-19, in vitro diagnostic tests, Agilent, Massarray, Ultrafast. [20] From t...
Source: Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science - July 1, 2022 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research