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Up-regulated expression of l-caldesmon associated with malignancy of colorectal cancer.
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BMC cancer [BMC Cancer] 2012 Dec 17; Vol. 12, pp. 601. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Dec 17. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Background: Caldesmon (CaD), a major actin-associated protein, is found in smooth muscle and non-muscle cells. Smooth muscle caldesmon, h-CaD, is a multifunctional protein, and non-muscle cell caldesmon, l-CaD, plays a role in cytoskeletal architecture and dynamics. h-CaD is thought to be an useful marker for smooth muscle tumors, but the role(s) of l-CaD has not been examined in tumors.<br />Methods: Primary colon cancer and liver metastasis tissues were obtained from colon cancer patients. Prior to chemoradiotherapy (CRT), normal and cancerous tissues were obtained from rectal cancer patients. Whole-tissue protein extracts were analyzed by 2-DE-based proteomics. Expression and phosphorylation level of main cellular signaling proteins were determined by western blot analysis. Cell proliferation after CaD siRNA transfection was monitored by MTT assay.<br />Results: The expression level of l-CaD was significantly increased in primary colon cancer and liver metastasis tissues compared to the level in the corresponding normal tissues. In cancerous tissues obtained from the patients showing poor response to CRT (Dworak grade 4), the expression of l-CaD was increased compared to that of good response group (Dworak grade 1). In line with, l-CaD positive human colon cancer cell lines were more resistant to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and radiation treatment compared to l-CaD negative cell lines. Artificial suppression of l-CaD increased susceptibility of colon cancer cells to 5-FU, and caused an increase of p21 and c-PARP, and a decrease of NF-kB and p-mTOR expression.<br />Conclusion: Up-regulated expression of l-CaD may have a role for increasing metastatic property and decreasing CRT susceptibility in colorectal cancer cells.
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- Adult
Aged
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic pharmacology
Biomarkers, Tumor physiology
Blotting, Western
Calmodulin-Binding Proteins physiology
Cell Proliferation drug effects
Colorectal Neoplasms genetics
Female
Gastric Mucosa metabolism
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Humans
Liver Neoplasms genetics
Liver Neoplasms secondary
Male
Middle Aged
Phosphorylation
RNA, Small Interfering
Up-Regulation
Biomarkers, Tumor metabolism
Calmodulin-Binding Proteins metabolism
Colorectal Neoplasms metabolism
Liver Neoplasms metabolism
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1471-2407
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23241148
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-12-601