[Induction of G2 /M phase arrest and apoptosis of MCF-7 cells by novel benzofuran lignan via suppressing cell cycle proteins].

Abstract

In the present study, a newly synthesized benzofuran lignan 4-formyl-2-(4-hydroxy-3methoxyphenyl)-5-(2-methoxycarbonyethyl)-7-methoxy-benzo [b] furan (ERJT-12) was tested for its antiproliferative activity on human tumor cells. The related mechanisms were also investigated. In vitro growth inhibitory effects of ERJT-12 on various cancer cell lines were determined by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry. The integrity of DNA was assessed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Activation of Caspase-3/7 and Caspase-6 was measured by colorimetric assay. The expressions of cell cycle proteins cell divide cycle 25c (Cdc25c), cyclin dependent kinase 1 (CDK1), CyclinB1 and apoptosis-related proteins Bax and Bcl-2 were detected by Western blotting. MTT assay showed that ERJT-12 inhibited the proliferation of several cancer cell lines including multidrug resistant cells. MCF-7 cells were markedly arrested at gap2/mitosis (G2/M) phase after treatment with ERJT-12 and progressed into apoptosis. The increased activities of Caspase-3/7 and Caspase-6 in MCF-7 cells were observed. The expression of CyclinB1 was down-regulated. The activities of Cdc25c and CDK1 protein were suppressed and Bcl-2 protein was phosphorylated. ERJT-12 displays potent antiproliferative activity towards cancer cells through suppressing cell cycle proteins, arresting cell cycle at G2/M phase and inducing apoptosis. It might be a novel candidate for cancer therapy.

• Authors: Hua Yang, Yu-Chen Cai, Ji-Yan Pang, Yong-Qiang Li, Zhao-Lei Zeng, Zun-Le Xu, Li-Jian Xian
• Journal: Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (Yao Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 43 Issue 2 Pg. 138-44 (Feb 2008) ISSN: 0513-4870 [Print] China
• PMID: 18507339 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• 4-formyl-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(2-methoxycarbonyethyl)-7-methoxy-benzo(b)furan
• Antineoplastic Agents
• Benzofurans
• CCNB1 protein, human
• Cell Cycle Proteins
• Cyclin B
• Cyclin B1
• Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
• bcl-2-Associated X Protein
• CDC2 Protein Kinase
• CDC25C protein, human
• cdc25 Phosphatases
• Caspase 3
• Caspase 6
• Caspase 7

Topics

• Antineoplastic Agents (pharmacology)
• Apoptosis (drug effects)
• Benzofurans (pharmacology)
• CDC2 Protein Kinase (metabolism)
• Caspase 3 (metabolism)
• Caspase 6 (metabolism)
• Caspase 7 (metabolism)
• Cell Cycle Proteins (metabolism)
• Cell Division (drug effects)
• Cell Line, Tumor
• Cyclin B (metabolism)
• Cyclin B1
• G2 Phase (drug effects)
• Humans
• Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 (metabolism)
• bcl-2-Associated X Protein (metabolism)
• cdc25 Phosphatases (metabolism)