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Curr Cancer Drug Targets ; 11(2): 226-35, 2011 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21158717

ABSTRACT

The way cancer cells escape cisplatin-induced apoptosis has not been completely elucidated yet. We questioned the relevance of "metabolic reprogramming" in cisplatin-resistance by studying mitochondrial function and metabolism in human ovarian carcinoma cell lines, both cisplatin-sensitive (2008) and resistant (C13). C13 cells, in comparison to 2008 cells, showed lower apoptotic response to cisplatin exposure, lower basal oxygen consumption (4.2±0.2 vs 6.5±0.7 fmol/cell/min, p<0.005) and a lower basal transmembrane mitochondrial potential (Δψm) (18.7±1.5 vs 32.2±1 MFI p<0.001). Moreover, C13 cells showed a lower sensitivity to rotenone and oligomycin, two mitochondrial respiratory chain inhibitors. To further investigate the impact of mitochondria on cisplatin-resistance, 2008 and C13 cells were depleted of their mitochondrial DNA (rho(0)-clones). The cytotoxicity of cisplatin was lower in 2008-rho(0)clones than in 2008 cells (IC(50) of 3.56 µM and 0.72 µM, respectively) but similar between C13-rho(0) and C13 cells (IC(50) of 5.49 µM and 6.49 µM, respectively). The time-course of cell viability in glucose-free galactose medium indicated that C13 cells are more strictly dependent on glucose than 2008 cells. (1)H-NMR spectroscopy showed a higher basal content of intracellular glutathione (GSH) and mobile lipids (MLs) in C13 cells as compared to 2008 cells, with higher lipid accumulation mainly within cytoplasmic droplets of the C13 cells. These findings allow us to propose a "metabolic remodelling" of ovarian carcinoma cells to a lipogenic phenotype, which includes alteration of mitochondrial function, as an advantageous mechanism to escape cisplatin-induced apoptosis. This hypothesis is of interest to exploit new pharmacological targets to improve the clinical impact of platinum drugs.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Carcinoma/metabolism , Cisplatin/metabolism , Cisplatin/pharmacology , Drug Resistance, Neoplasm , Ovarian Neoplasms/drug therapy , Ovarian Neoplasms/metabolism , Antineoplastic Agents/metabolism , Apoptosis/drug effects , Carcinoma/drug therapy , Cell Line, Tumor , Cytoplasmic Granules/drug effects , DNA, Mitochondrial/genetics , DNA, Mitochondrial/metabolism , Female , Glucose/metabolism , Glutathione/metabolism , Humans , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Lipid Metabolism/drug effects , Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial/drug effects , Mitochondria/drug effects , Mitochondria/metabolism , Oligomycins/pharmacology , Oxidative Phosphorylation/drug effects , Oxygen Consumption/drug effects , Rotenone/pharmacology , Uncoupling Agents/pharmacology
2.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab ; 89(1): 392-9, 2004 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14715877

ABSTRACT

Disturbances in fatty acid metabolism are involved in the etiology of insulin resistance and the related dyslipidemia, hypertension, and procoagulant state. The fatty acid transport proteins (FATPs) are implicated in facilitated cellular uptake of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs), thus potentially regulating NEFA concentrations and metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate polymorphic loci in the FATP4 gene with respect to associations with fasting and postprandial lipid and lipoprotein variables and markers of insulin resistance in 608 healthy, middle-aged Swedish men and to evaluate possible mechanisms behind any associations observed. Heterozygotes for a Gly209Ser polymorphism (Ser allele frequency 0.05) had significantly lower body mass index and, correcting for body mass index, significantly lower triglyceride concentrations, systolic blood pressure, insulin concentrations, and homeostasis model assessment index compared with common homozygotes. A three-dimensional model of the FATP4 protein based on structural and functional similarity with adenylate-forming enzymes revealed that the variable residue 209 is exposed in a region potentially involved in protein-protein interactions. Furthermore, the model indicated functional regions with respect to NEFA transport and acyl-coenzyme A synthase activity and membrane association. These findings propose FATP4 as a candidate gene for the insulin resistance syndrome and provide a structural basis for understanding FATP function in NEFA transport and metabolism.


Subject(s)
Carrier Proteins/chemistry , Carrier Proteins/genetics , Membrane Proteins/chemistry , Membrane Proteins/genetics , Membrane Transport Proteins , Metabolic Syndrome/genetics , Amino Acid Sequence , Biological Transport , Blood Pressure , Body Mass Index , Coenzyme A Ligases/metabolism , Fasting , Fatty Acid Transport Proteins , Fatty Acids, Nonesterified/metabolism , Food , Heterozygote , Homeostasis , Homozygote , Humans , Insulin/blood , Introns/genetics , Male , Middle Aged , Models, Molecular , Molecular Sequence Data , Molecular Structure , Polymorphism, Genetic , Structure-Activity Relationship , Sweden , Triglycerides/blood
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J Pept Res ; 57(2): 97-106, 2001 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11168893

ABSTRACT

The strong propensity of 2-amino-2-methyl propanoic acid (Aib)-rich peptides to form stable helical structures is well documented. NMR analysis of the short peptide Z-(Aib)5-L-Leu-(Aib)2-OMe indicates the presence of a well-characterized 3(10)-helix even in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a solvent known to disrupt helical structures. The structure remains stable at least up to 348 K. Stereospecific assignment of the diastereotopic methyls of Aib was achieved, with the assumption of a specific helical screw sense. The methyl more eclipsed with respect to the CO vector resonates at a higher field in the carbon dimension. Molecular dynamics simulations successfully predict the 3J(CHNH) coupling constant of Leu6 and most of the H-bonding pattern. Discrepancies were found for Aib3 and Aib7 amide protons which can be explained by a higher sensitivity of the simulations to the helix fraying at the end of the peptide and by the presence of extended conformations for Leu6 during most of the simulations.


Subject(s)
Dimethyl Sulfoxide/chemistry , Peptides/chemistry , Hydrogen Bonding , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular , Protein Conformation
4.
J Pept Res ; 57(2): 107-18, 2001 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11168894

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the ability of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using atomic force-fields to correctly predict stable folded conformations of a peptide in solution, we show results from MD simulations of the reversible folding of an octapeptide rich in alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (2-amino-2-methyl-propanoic acid, Aib) solvated in di-methyl-sulfoxide (DMSO). This solvent generally prevents the formation of secondary structure, whereas Aib-rich peptides show a high propensity to form secondary structural elements, in particular 3(10)- and alpha-helical structures. Aib is, moreover, achiral, so that Aib-rich peptides can form left- or right-handed helices depending on the overall composition of the peptide, the temperature, and the solvation conditions. This makes the system an interesting case to study the ensembles of peptide conformations as a function of temperature by MD simulation. Simulations involving the folding and unfolding of the peptide were performed starting from two initial structures, a right-handed alpha-helical structure and an extended structure, at three temperatures, 298 K, 340 K, and 380 K, and the results are compared with experimental nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data measured at 298 K and 340 K. The simulations generally reproduce the available experimental nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) data, even when a wide range of conformations is sampled at each temperature. The importance of adequate statistical sampling in order to reliably interpret the experimental data is discussed.


Subject(s)
Dimethyl Sulfoxide/chemistry , Models, Chemical , Peptides/chemistry , Protein Folding , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular , Protein Structure, Secondary
5.
J Biomed Mater Res ; 36(2): 216-22, 1997 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9261683

ABSTRACT

The deposition of a thin polymeric film from ethylene plasma was used to modify the surface properties of acrylic teeth, commonly used in the dental practice for crown and bridge restorations. The effects of the surface modification process on the surface composition, morphology, and energetics were evaluated by electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis, atomic force microscopy, and contact angle measurement respectively. Plaque accumulation on the plasma-coated and untreated material was evaluated in in vivo experiments, in which the same patient received conventional and plasma-coated restorations. The hydrocarbon-like surface of the plasma-coated restoration remained remarkably free from plaque, even in the absence of brushing. On the other hand, plaque accumulation was observed on the unmodified restoration. Results are discussed according to recent theories on bioadhesive phenomena.


Subject(s)
Acrylates , Biocompatible Materials , Dental Cements , Dental Plaque , Hydrocarbons , Humans , Polymers
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