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Proapoptotic Ginsenosides Compound K and Rh2 Enhance Fas-induced Cell Death of Human Astrocytoma Cells Through Distinct Apoptotic Signaling Pathways / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지
Cancer Research and Treatment ; : 36-44, 2009.
Article Dans Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-17146
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Malignant astrocytomas are among the commonest primary brain tumors and they have a grave prognosis, and so there is an urgent need to develop effective treatment. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms that are responsible for the anti-tumor effect of ginsenosides on human astrocytoma cells. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

We tested 13 different ginsenosides for their anti-tumor effect on human malignant astrocytoma cells in conjunction with Fas stimulation. In addition, the cell signaling pathways were explored by using pharmacological inhibitors and performing immunoblot analysis. DCF-DA staining and antioxidant experiments were performed to investigate the role of reactive oxygen species as one of the apoptosis-inducing mechanisms.

RESULTS:

Among the 13 different ginsenoside metabolites, compound K and Rh2 induced apoptotic cell death of the astrocytoma cells in a caspase- and p38 MAPK-dependent manner, yet the same treatment had no cytotoxic effect on the primary cultured human astrocytes. Combined treatment with ginsenosides and Fas ligand showed a synergistic cytotoxic effect, which was mediated by the reduction of intracellular reactive oxygen species.

CONCLUSION:

These results suggest that ginsenoside metabolites in combination with Fas ligand may provide a new strategy to treat malignant astrocytomas, which are tumors that are quite resistant to conventional anti-cancer treatment.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Pronostic / Astrocytome / Tumeurs du cerveau / Astrocytes / Mort cellulaire / Espèces réactives de l'oxygène / Apoptose / Ginsénosides / Ligand de Fas Type d'étude: Étude pronostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Cancer Research and Treatment Année: 2009 Type: Article

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Pronostic / Astrocytome / Tumeurs du cerveau / Astrocytes / Mort cellulaire / Espèces réactives de l'oxygène / Apoptose / Ginsénosides / Ligand de Fas Type d'étude: Étude pronostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Cancer Research and Treatment Année: 2009 Type: Article