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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2017

Ailanthone inhibits non-small cell lung cancer cell growth through repressing DNA replication via downregulating RPA1.

Zhongya Ni, Chao Yao, Xiaowen Zhu, Chenyuan Gong, Zihang Xu, Lixin Wang, Suyun Li, Chunpu Zou, Shiguo Zhu

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Article in British journal of cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Zhongya NiLaboratory of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Chao YaoLaboratory of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Xiaowen ZhuLaboratory of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Chenyuan GongLaboratory of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Zihang XuDepartment of Internal Classic of Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Lixin WangDepartment of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Suyun LiDepartment of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Chunpu ZouDepartment of Internal Classic of Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
Shiguo ZhuLaboratory of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai Lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe identification of bioactive compounds from Chinese medicine plays a crucial role in the development of novel reagents against non-small lung cancer (NSCLC).

methodsHigh throughput screening assay and analyses of cell growth, cell cycle, apoptosis, cDNA microarray, BrdU incorporation and gene expression were performed.

resultsAilanthone (Aila) suppressed NSCLC cell growth and colony formation in vitro and inhibited NSCLC tumour growth in subcutaneously xenografted and orthotopic lung tumour models, leading to prolonged survival of tumour-bearing mice. Moreover, Aila induced cell cycle arrest in a dose-independent manner but did not induce apoptosis in all NSCLC cells. Furthermore, 1222 genes were differentially expressed upon Aila administration, which were involved in 21 signal pathways, such as DNA replication. In addition, Aila dose-dependently decreased BrdU incorporation and downregulated the expression of replication protein A1 (RPA1).

conclusionsAila inhibited the growth of NSCLC cells through the repression of DNA replication via downregulating RPA1, rather than through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Our findings suggested that Aila could be used as a promising therapeutic candidate for NSCLC patients.

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AnimalsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationDNA ReplicationDown-RegulationHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiceQuassinsReplication Protein AXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysailanthoneQuassinsReplication Protein ARPA1 protein, human

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