Cryptotanshinone-Induced p53-Dependent Sensitization of Colon Cancer Cells to Apoptotic Drive by Regulation of Calpain and Calcium Homeostasis

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
Yue WangJoshua Ka-Shun Ko

Abstract

Over-expression of calpains in tumor tissues can be associated with cancer progression. Thus, inhibition of calpain activity using specific inhibitors has become a novel approach to control tumor growth. In this study, the anticancer potential of cryptotanshinone in combination with calpain inhibitor had been investigated in colon cancer cells and tumor xenograft. Cryptotanshinone elicited an initial endoplasmic reticular (ER) stress response, whereas prolonged stress would result in the promotion of apoptosis. It was then discovered that cryptotanshinone could cause rapid and sustained increase in cytosolic calcium in colon cancer cells accompanied by early GRP78 overexpression, which could be attenuated by pre-treatment of the calcium chelator BAPTA-AM. Cryptotanshinone also facilitated an early increase in calpain activity, which could be blocked by BAPTA-AM or the calpain inhibitor PD150606. A dynamic interaction between GRP78 and calpain during the action of cryptotanshinone was unveiled. This together with the altered NF-[Formula: see text]B signaling could be abolished by calpain inhibitor. GRP78 knockdown increased the sensitivity of cancer cells to cryptotanshinone-evoked apoptosis and reduction of cancer cell colony f...Continue Reading

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