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吴茱萸碱通过在胶质瘤中抑制 PI3K/AKT 和激活 MAPK 来促进细胞凋亡

 

Authors Wang R, Deng D, Shao N, Xu Y, Xue L, Peng Y, Liu Y, Zhi F

Received 26 October 2017

Accepted for publication 18 January 2018

Published 2 March 2018 Volume 2018:11 Pages 1183—1192

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S155275

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Peer reviewers approved by Dr Amy Norman

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Editor who approved publication: Dr Carlos Vigil Gonzales

Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant primary tumor of the central nervous system and is associated with a very poor prognosis. No further improvements in outcomes have been reported since radiotherapy-temozolomide therapy was introduced. Therefore, developing new agents to treat GBM is important.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the anti-tumor effect of evodiamine (Evo) on GBM cells, and to determine the underlying mechanisms involved.
Results: According to MTT assay results, Evo significantly inhibited the cell proliferation in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry analyses revealed that Evo induced cell apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner. Moreover, Evo induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) disruption. Finally, Evo induced apoptosis in cancer cells by suppressing PI3K/AKT signaling and inducing MAPK phosphorylation (p38 and JNK, but not ERK) to regulate apoptotic proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, Cytochrome c, Caspase-3, and PARP). 
Conclusion: In summary, Evo inhibits cell proliferation by inducing cellular apoptosis via suppressing PI3K/AKT and activating MAPK in GBM; these results indicate that Evo may be regarded as a new approach for GBM treatment.
Keywords: evodiamine, apoptosis, Akt, MAPK, glioma