A potential estrogen receptor inhibitor compound 34 induces apoptosis via ROS-independent intrinsic apoptosis in MCF-7 cells

Authors

  • Ruru Ding School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Ziying Zhu School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Mengting Teng School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Lin Ma School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Jiaying Hu School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Jiangbiao Hu School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
  • Peng Zhang School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v14i1.38871

Keywords:

Apoptosis, Compound 34, Estrogen receptor, MCF-7 cell

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the anti-tumor effects of compound 34 on MCF-7 cells in vitro, and explore its mechanisms. MTT results showed that compound 34 selectively inhibited estrogen receptor-positive cells proliferation. Hoechst 33342 staining showed nuclear pyknosis, nuclear debris associated with apoptotic bodies. JC-1 staining showed the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. Although compound 34 increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), compound 34-induced apoptosis was not prevented by pretreatment with ROS scavengers. Western blotting showed apoptosis-related protein like cytochrome c and cleaved PARP protein increased. Furthermore, docking studies exhibited that compound 34 could bind into ERα. In summary, compound 34 selectively inhibited estrogen receptor positive cells proliferation and induced apoptosis in MCF-7 cells via ROS-independent intrinsic apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. It may be a potential targeted drug of estrogen receptor for therapeutic application of breast cancer.

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Published

2019-01-07

How to Cite

Ding, R., Z. Zhu, M. Teng, L. Ma, J. Hu, J. Hu, and P. Zhang. “A Potential Estrogen Receptor Inhibitor Compound 34 Induces Apoptosis via ROS-Independent Intrinsic Apoptosis in MCF-7 Cells”. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 1-8, doi:10.3329/bjp.v14i1.38871.

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2019)

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Research Articles

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