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ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2017

Csseverin inhibits apoptosis through mitochondria-mediated pathways triggered by Ca2 + dyshomeostasis in hepatocarcinoma PLC cells.

Mengchen Shi, Lina Zhou, Lu Zhao, Mei Shang, Tongtong He, Zeli Tang, Hengchang Sun, Pengli Ren, Zhipeng Lin, Tingjin Chen and 4 more

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Article in PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Mengchen ShiDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9457-8211
Lina ZhouDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Lu ZhaoDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Mei ShangDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Tongtong HeSchool of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Zeli TangDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Hengchang SunDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Pengli RenDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Zhipeng LinDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Tingjin ChenDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Jinyun YuDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Jin XuDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Xinbing YuDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Yan HuangDepartment of Parasitology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Sun Yat-sen University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundNumerous experimental and epidemiological studies have demonstrated a link between Clonorchis sinensis (C. sinensis) infestation and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) as well as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The underlying molecular mechanism involved in the malignancy of CCA and HCC has not yet been addressed. Csseverin, a component of the excretory/secretory products of C. sinensis (CsESPs), was confirmed to cause obvious apoptotic inhibition in the human HCC cell line PLC. However, the antiapoptotic mechanism is unclear. In the present study, we investigated the cellular features of the antiapoptotic mechanism upon transfection of the Csseverin gene.

methodsIn the present study, we evaluated the effects of Csseverin gene overexpression on the apoptosis of PLC cells using an Annexin PE/7-AAD assay. Western blotting was applied to quantify the activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9, the mitochondrial translocation of Bax and the release of Cyt c upon Csseverin overexpression in PLC cells. Laser scanning confocal microscopy was used to analyze the changes of intracellular calcium. Fluorescence assay and immunofluorescence assays were performed to observe the changes of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP).

resultsThe overexpression of Csseverin in PLC cells showed apoptosis resistance after the induction of apoptosis. Additionally, the activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9 was specifically weakened in Csseverin overexpression PLC cells. The overexpression of Csseverin reduced the increase in intracellular free Ca2+, thereby inhibiting MPTP opening in PLC cells. Moreover, Bax mitochondrial translocation and the subsequent release of Cyt c were downregulated in apoptotic Csseverin overexpression PLC cells.

conclusionsThe present findings suggest that Csseverin, a component of CsESPs, confers protection from human HCC cell apoptosis via the inactivation of membranous Ca2+ channels. Csseverin might be involved in the process of HCC through C. sinensis infestation in affected patients.

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AnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalClonorchis sinensisHelminth ProteinsHumansMitochondriaHelminth Proteins

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