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Involvement of m6A regulatory factor IGF2BP1 in malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial Beas-2B cells induced by tobacco carcinogen NNK
This study therefore contributes novel insights into the environmental pathogenesis of lung cancer and the gene regulatory mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis.PMID:34974052 | DOI:10.1016/j.taap.2021.115849
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - January 2, 2022 Category: Toxicology Authors: Jiaxin Zhou Rui Xiong Jiazhen Zhou Xinchao Guan Guanqing Jiang Yuyang Chen Qiaoyuan Yang Source Type: research

Epigenetic silencing of miR-218 by the lncRNA CCAT1, acting via BMI1, promotes an altered cell cycle transition in the malignant transformation of HBE cells induced by cigarette smoke extract.
Abstract Cigarette smoking is the strongest risk factor for the development of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, the molecular mechanisms leading to lung cancer are largely unknown. A long-noncoding RNA (lncRNA), CCAT1, regarded as cancer-associated, has been investigated extensively. Moreover, the molecular mechanisms of lncRNAs in regulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) induced by cigarette smoke remain unclear. In the present investigation, cigarette smoke extract (CSE) caused an altered cell cycle and increased CCAT1 levels and decreased miR-218 levels in human bronchial epithelial (HB...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - May 18, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Lu L, Xu H, Luo F, Liu X, Lu X, Yang Q, Xue J, Chen C, Shi L, Liu Q Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research

Continuous activation of Nrf2 and its target antioxidant enzymes leads to arsenite-induced malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells.
Abstract Long-term exposure to arsenite leads to human lung cancer, but the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis remain obscure. The transcription factor of nuclear factor-erythroid-2 p45-related factor (Nrf2)-mediated antioxidant response represents a critical cellular defense mechanism and protection against various diseases. Paradoxically, emerging data suggest that the constitutive activation of Nrf2 is associated with cancer development, progression and chemotherapy resistance. However, the role of Nrf2 in the occurrence of cancer induced by long-term arsenite exposure remains to be fully understood. By es...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - September 26, 2015 Category: Toxicology Authors: Yang X, Wang D, Ma Y, Xu X, Zhu Z, Wang X, Deng H, Li C, Chen M, Tong J, Yamanaka K, An Y Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research

Posttranscriptional silencing of the lncRNA MALAT1 by miR-217 inhibits the epithelial-mesenchymal transition via enhancer of zeste homolog 2 in the malignant transformation of HBE cells induced by cigarette smoke extract.
Abstract Lung cancer is regarded as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and cigarette smoking is one of the strongest risk factors for the development of lung cancer. However, the mechanisms for cigarette smoke-induced lung carcinogenesis remain unclear. The present study investigated the effects of an miRNA (miR-217) on levels of an lncRNA (MALAT1) and examined the role of these factors in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by cigarette smoke extract (CSE) in human bronchial epithelial (HBE) cells. In these cells, CSE caused decreases of miR-217 levels and increases in lncRNA MALAT1 level...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - September 25, 2015 Category: Toxicology Authors: Lu L, Luo F, Liu Y, Liu X, Shi L, Lu X, Liu Q Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research

Combined effects of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors and vATPase inhibitors in NSCLC cells.
Abstract Despite excellent initial clinical responses of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), many patients eventually develop resistance. According to a recent report, vacuolar H+ ATPase (vATPase) is overexpressed and is associated with chemotherapy drug resistance in NSCLC. We investigated the combined effects of EGFR TKIs and vATPase inhibitors and their underlying mechanisms in the regulation of NSCLC cell death. We found that combined treatment with EGFR TKIs (erlotinib, gefitinib, or lapatinib) and vATPase inhibitors (bafilo...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - May 14, 2015 Category: Toxicology Authors: Jin HO, Hong SE, Kim CS, Park JA, Kim JH, Kim JY, Kim B, Chang YH, Hong SI, Hong YJ, Park IC, Lee JK Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research

Alpha5 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor mediates nicotine-induced HIF-1α and VEGF expression in non-small cell lung cancer.
Abstract By binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), nicotine induces the proliferation and apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Previous studies have indicated that α5-nAChR is highly associated with lung cancer risk and nicotine dependence. However, the mechanisms through which α5-nAChRs may influence lung carcinogenesis are far from clear. In the present study, we investigated the roles of α5-nAChR in the nicotine-induced expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of α5-n...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - April 30, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Ma X, Jia Y, Zu S, Li R, Jia Y, Zhao Y, Xiao D, Dang N, Wang Y Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research

Teroxirone inhibited growth of human non-small cell lung cancer cells by activating p53.
Abstract In this work, we demonstrated that the growth of human non-small-cell-lung-cancer cells H460 and A549 cells can be inhibited by low concentrations of an epoxide derivative, teroxirone, in both in vitro and in vivo models. The cytotoxicity was mediated by apoptotic cell death through DNA damage. The onset of ultimate apoptosis is dependent on the status of p53. Teroxirone caused transient elevation of p53 that activates downstream p21 and procaspase-3 cleavage. The presence of caspase-3 inhibitor reverted apoptotic phenotype. Furthermore, we showed the cytotoxicity of teroxirone in H1299 cells with stable ...
Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - August 15, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Wang JP, Lin KH, Liu CY, Yu YC, Wu PT, Chiu CC, Su CL, Chen KM, Fang K Tags: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol Source Type: research