• BMB Reports
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.201-206
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• 2013

Sulforaphane [1-isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)-butane] is an isothiocyanate found in some cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli. Sulforaphane has been shown to display anti-cancer properties against various cancer cell lines. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), which degrades the extracellular matrix (ECM), plays an important role in cancer cell invasion. In this study, we investigated the effect of sulforaphane on 12-O-tetradecanoyl phorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion in MCF-7 cells. TPA-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion were decreased by sulforaphane treatment. TPA substantially increased NF-${\kappa}B$ and AP-1 DNA binding activity. Pre-treatment with sulforaphane inhibited TPA-stimulated NF-${\kappa}B$ binding activity, but not AP-1 binding activity. In addition, we found that sulforaphane suppressed NF-${\kappa}B$ activation, by inhibiting phosphorylation of $I{\kappa}B $ in TPA-treated MCF-7 cells. In this study, we demonstrated that the inhibition of TPA-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion by sulforaphane was mediated by the suppression of the NF-${\kappa}B$ pathway in MCF-7 cells.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.1801-1808
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• 2019

Objective: As an iconic symbol of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and of high altitude, yak are subjected to hypoxic conditions that challenge aerobic metabolism. Matrix metalloproteinases-3 (MMP3) is assumed to be a key target gene of hypoxia-inducible factor-$1{\alpha}$ that function as a master regulator of the cellular response to hypoxia. Therefore, the aim of this investigation was to identify the DNA polymorphism of MMP3 gene in domestic yak and to explore its possible association with high-altitude adaptation. Methods: The single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) genotyping and mutations scanning at the MMP3 locus were conducted in total of 344 individuals from four domestic Chinese yak breeds resident at different altitudes on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, using high-resolution melting analysis and DNA sequencing techniques. Results: The novel of SNPs rs2381 $A{\rightarrow}G$ and rs4331 $C{\rightarrow}G$ were identified in intron V and intron VII of MMP3, respectively. Frequencies of the GG genotype and the G allele of SNP rs2381 $A{\rightarrow}G$ observed in high-altitude Pali yak were significantly higher than that of the other yak breeds resident at middle or low altitude (p<0.01). No significant difference was mapped for SNP rs4331 $C{\rightarrow}G$ in the yak population (p>0.05). Haplotype GC was the dominant among the 4 yak breeds, and Pearson correlation analysis showed that the frequencies of GC was significantly lower in Ganan (GN), Datong (DT), and Tianzhu white yaks (TZ) compared with Pali (PL) yak. The two SNPs were in moderate linkage disequilibrium in high-altitude yaks (PL) but not in middle-altitude (GN, DT) and low-altitude (TZ) yaks. Conclusion: These results indicate that MMP3 may have been subjected to positive selection in yak, especially that the SNP rs2381 $A{\rightarrow}G$ mutation and GC haplotypes might contribute to adaptation for yak in high-altitude environments.

• BMB Reports
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• 제50권12호
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• pp.628-633
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• 2017

Gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) has been reported to be implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammatory disorders. The migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are key components of vascular inflammation that leads to the development of atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to investigate the molecular effect of GRP on VSMC proliferation and migration. We report that GRP significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration of rat VSMCs. GRP increased mRNA and protein expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP-2/9) in VSMCs. The induction of MMP-2/9 by GRP was regulated by the activation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3). In addition, STAT3-knockdown of VSMCs by siRNA or blockade of the GRP receptor inhibited GRP-induced migration of VSMCs. Taken together, our findings indicate that GRP promotes the migration of VSMCs through upregulation of MMP-2/9 via STAT3 activation.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1784-1791
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 AGS 인체 위암세포에서 톳 에탄올 추출물(EHF)의 항침윤성과 tight junctions (TJs)의 tightening과의 관계를 조사하였다. EHF에 의한 AGS 위암세포의 증식억제와 연관된 세포이동성 및 침윤성의 감소는 transepithelial electrical resistance의 증가와 연계된 Js의 tightness 증가와 연관성이 있었다. EHF는 matrix metalloprotease (MMP)-2 및 -9의 활성을 억제하였으며, 이는 MMPs의 mRNA 및 단백질 발현 감소에 의한 것이었으나 tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 및 -2의 mRNA 발현은 증가시켰다. 또한 EHF는 TJs의 주요 조절인자인 claudin family 단백질들(claudin-1, -3 및 -4)의 발현을 감소시켰으며, insulin like growth factor-1 receptor 단백질은 감소된 반면 thrombospondin-1 및 E-cadherin의 발현은 증가되었다. 본 연구의 결과는 톳 추출물이 암의 전이를 효과적으로 억제하는 효능이 있음을 보여주는 결과이다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.498-505
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• 2023

붉은색을 나타내는 홍영감자(Solanum tuberosum Linnaeus)는 국내에서 개발되었다. 이는 항산화, 항염증, 항바이러스 및 항암효과를 갖고 있는것으로 알려져 있으나, 아직까지는 YD-10B 구강암세포에서의 홍영에 의한 성장억제 및 세포사멸 효과 연구는 보고된 바가 없다. 본 연구에서는 시스플라틴과 홍영 에탄올 추출물의 병용처리에 의한 암세포 성장억제, 세포사멸 유도 및 MMP-2/-9 암전이 억제 능력을 확인하였다. 세포생존율 측정은 MTS법에 의해 조사하였고, 세포사멸 유도 능력은 FACS 분석기를 이용하여 분석하였고, MMP-2/-9의 유전자 발현과 단백질 활성은 RT-PCR과 Zymography법을 통하여 측정하였다. 결과로는, 홍영 에탄올 추출물의 농도가 증가함에 따라 구강암 세포 성장억제 효과가 증가함을 보였다. 시스플라틴 단독처리보다 200 µM의 시스플라틴과 500 ㎍/ml의 홍영 에탄올 추출물 병용처리로 YD-10B 구강암세포의 성장이 50% 이상 감소하였다. PMA 처리된 YD-10B 구강암 세포에서 500 ㎍/ml의 홍영 에탄올 추출물과 200 µM의 시스플라틴을 병용처리 하였을 때, MMP-2/-9의 mRNA 발현과 단백질 활성들이 모두 감소하였다. 또한, 시스플라틴 단독처리보다 200 µM의 시스플라틴과 500 ㎍/ml의 홍영 에탄올 추출물 병용처리로 세포사멸 능력을 나타내는 Sub-G1의 세포비율이2배 이상 증가하였다. 따라서, 본 연구결과는 시스플라틴과 홍영 에탄올 추출물의 병용처리가 구강암의 효과적인 항암제로서의 가능성을 시사하고 있다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.159-171
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• 2003

Objective: To study on the anti-cancer, anti-metastasis and immune response improvement effects of Herbal-acupuncture with Asparagus cochinchinensis infusion solution. Methods: we put into Chung-wan(CV12) and Kwanwon(CV4) of C57bl/6 which are corresponding to human body with Asparagus coc hinchinensis infusion solution. We observed the effect on the expres sion of MMP-9. the expression of cytokine gene, number of pulmon ary colony, histological analysis on tissue metastasis of lung and liver. the expression of cytokine gene on PBMC. the number of $CD3e^+/CD4^+$. $CD3e^+/CD8^+$, $NK^+$ cell. Results: The results were obtained as follows I) The effect on expression of MMP-9. the expression of cytokine gen e was inhibited significantly in all the sample groups. compared with control group. 2) In pulmonary colony, sample groups were decreased significantly, compared with control group. especially, the group put into Chung-wan(CV12) was decreased significantly. 3) Histological analysis of sample groups inhibited significantly in all th e sample groups compared with that control groups in both of lung and liver. especially, the group put into Chung-wan(CV12) was inhibited significantly. 4) The effect on cytokine gene expression on PBMC of all the sample groups were increased significantly, compared with control group. 5) In flow cytometry, $CD3e^+/CD4^+$ $CD3e^+/CD8^+$, $NK^+$ cell in sample groups were increased compared with control group.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.558-566
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• 2024

Kaempferia parviflora ethanol extract (KPE)의 골관절염 유도 연골세포 모델에서의 관절염 개선 효과에 대한 기전을 확인하고 골관절을 보호하는 건강기능성식품의 유효소재로써의 역할을 할 수 있는지 확인하고자 하였다. 사람 연골세포주인 CHON-001에 KPE 1 또는 5 ㎍/ml을 선처리하여 배양한 후 IL-1β 10 ng/ml을 첨가하여 관절염이 유도되는 경로를 확인하였다. 그 결과 KPE 처리군에서 염증성 사이토카인 TNF-α의 생성량이 관절염 유도군 대비 SL군과 SH군 각각 약 66%와 50%로 감소하였고, COX-2의 발현량 역시 관절염 유도군 대비 SL군과 SH군에서 약 26%와 34%가 감소하여 염증수준이 감소되는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 연골세포의 matrix protein인 aggrecan의 단백질 발현이 관절염 유도군 대비 각각 SL군은 5%, SH군은 8% 증가하였고, mRNA 발현량은 SL군에서 2%, SH군에서 12% 증가된 것을 확인하였다. Collagen II는 관절염 유도군 대비 단백질 발현량이 SL와 SH군 각각 62%, 47% 증가, mRNA발현량은 SL군과 SH군 각각 12%와 15%가 증가된 것을 확인하였다. 이는 MMP-1과 MMP-13의 발현이 관절염 KPE 처리군에서 유도군 대비 각각 39%와 38%, 27%와 48% 그리고 mRNA발현에서 10%와 14%, 20%와 18%가 억제됨을 통해 aggrecan과 collagen II의 분해가 억제되는 것을 확인하여 연골세포 matrix 보호에 대한 가능성을 확인하였다. 본 연구를 통해 KPE는 연골의 염증억제와 연골구성성분의 분해억제를 통해 연골세포 손상으로 인한 관절염으로부터의 개선 효과가 있음을 확인하였고 이를 바탕으로 기능성식품 원료로써 개발가능성을 시사하고 있다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2011

Objectives : This study aimed at evaluation of the effects of Rhodiola rosea on brain edema and expressions of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) related to blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption. Methods : Brain edema following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) was induced by the stereotaxic intrastriatal injection of bacterial collagenase type VII in rats (Sprague-Dawley). Then ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea was treated once a day for 3 days. Brain edema % and water contents, and BBB leakage were examined. Immunohistochemistry was processed for MMP-9, MMP-12, and iNOS expressions in the brain sections and each immuno-labeled cells were analyzed with image analysis software. Results : 1. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced brain edema following ICH in rats significantly. 2. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced excessive brain tissue water contents following ICH in rats significantly. 3. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced BBB leakage in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats. 4. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced cellular edema of neurons in peri-hematoma and the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 5. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced MMP-9 positive cells in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 6. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced MMP-12 positive vessels in the cerebral cortex following ICH in rats significantly. 7. Ethanol extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced iNOS positive cells in the cerebral cortex and external capsule following ICH in rats significantly. Conclusions : These results suggest that Rhodiola rosea reveals protective effect against brain edema and cytotoxic edema of neurons by means of down-regulation of MMPs and iNOS expressions, and inhibition of BBB leakage.

• 대한구강악안면병리학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2017

Coffee (Coffea spp.) is one of the most important agricultural commodities, being widely consumed in the world. Various beneficial health effects of coffee have been extensively investigated, but data on habitual coffee consumption and its bio-physiological effect have not been clearly explained as well as it is not proved the cause and effect between drinking coffee and its bio-physiological reactions. We made the dialyzed coffee extract (DCE), which is absorbable through gastrointestinal tract, in order to elucidate the cellular effect of whole small coffee molecules. RAW 264.7 cells, a murine macrophage lineage, were directly treated with DCE, i.e., DCE-2.5 (equivalent to 2.5 cups of coffee a day), DCE-5, and DCE-10, for 12 hours, and their protein extracts were examined by immunoprecipitation high performance liquid chromatography (IP-HPLC). RAW 264.7 cells differently expressed the inflammation-related proteins depending on the doses of DCE. RAW 264.7 cells treated with DCE showed marked increase of cathepsin C, cathepsin G, CD20, CD28, CD31, CD68, indicating the activation of innate immunity. Particularly, the macrophage biomarkers, cathepsin G, cathepsin C, CD31, and CD68 were markedly increased after DCE-5 and DCE-10 treatments, and the lymphocyte biomarkers, CD20 and CD28 were consistently increased and became marked after DCE-10 treatment. On the other hand, RAW 264.7 cells treated with DCE showed consistent increase of IL-10, an anti-inflammatory factor, but gradual decreases of different pro-inflammatory proteins including $TNF{\alpha}$, COX-2, lysozyme, MMP-2, and MMP-3. In particular, the cellular signaling of inflammation was gradually mitigated by the reduction of $TNF{\alpha}$, COX-2, IL-12, and M-CSF, and also the matrix inflammatory reaction was reduced by marked deceases of MMP-2, MMP-3, and lysozyme. These anti-inflammatory expressions were consistently found until DCE-10 treatment. Therefore, it is presumed that DCE may have dynamic effects of innate immunity activation and pro-inflammation suppression on RAW264.7 cells simultaneously. These effects were consistently found in the highest dose of coffee, DCE-10 (equivalent to 10 cups of coffee a day in man), that might imply the small coffee molecules were accumulated in RAW 264.7 cells after DCE-10 treatment and produce synergistic cytokine effects for innate immunity activation and anti-inflammatory reaction concurrently.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.782-788
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• 2013

Chrysanthemum zawadskii Herbich var. latilobum Kitamura (Compositae), colloquially known "Gujulcho" in Korea, has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including cough, common cold, bladder-related disorders, gastroenteric disorders, hypertension, and inflammatory diseases, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) However, the effect of Chrysanthemum zawadskii var. latilobum on breast cancer invasion is unknown. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of Chrysanthemum zawadskii var. latilobum extract (CZE) on 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression and cell invasion, as well as the molecular mechanisms involved in MCF-7 cells. CZE were not cytotoxic up to 100 ${\mu}g/ml$ concentration in the MCF-7 cell line. CZE decreased MMP-9 expression. TPA substantially increased NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA binding activity. Pre-treatment with CZE inhibited TPA-stimulated NF-${\kappa}B$ binding activity and NF-${\kappa}B$ related protein expression. To identify invasion ability of MCF-7 cells decreased by CZE, we used martrigel invasion assay. As a result, it is significantly decreased cell invasion. These results indicate that CZE-mediated inhibition of TPA-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion involves the suppression of the NF-${\kappa}B$ pathway in MCF-7 cells. Chrysanthemum zawadskii var. latilobum may have potential value in restricting breast cancer metastasis.