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ArticlePloS one2018

Na+/K+ ATPase activity promotes invasion of endocrine resistant breast cancer cells.

Maitham A Khajah, Princy M Mathew, Yunus A Luqmani

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Article in PloS one, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers.

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38 citing papers in PubMed, 59 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maitham A KhajahFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.ORCID 0000-0002-6415-7985
Princy M MathewFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.
Yunus A LuqmaniFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.
Kuwait University · KW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Na+/K+-ATPase (NKP) is an important ion transporter also involved in signal transduction. Its expression profile is altered in various tumours including that of the breast. We studied the effect of inhibiting NKP activity in non-tumorigenic breast cell line and in estrogen receptor positive and negative breast cancer cells.

methodsExpression and localization of NKP and downstream signaling molecules were determined by RT-PCR, western blotting and immunofluorescence. Cell proliferation, apoptosis and cell cycle stage were determined using MTT, annexin V and flow cytometry. Cell motility and invasion were determined using wound healing and matrigel assays. Total matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) was determined by a fluorescence-based assay.

resultsNKP was mainly localized on the cell membrane. Its baseline expression and activity were enhanced in breast cancer compared to the non-tumorigenic breast cell line. Ouabain and 3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthone (TTX) treatment significantly inhibited NKP activity, which significantly reduced cell proliferation, motility, invasion and pH-induced membrane blebbing. EGF stimulation induced internalization of NKP from the cell membrane to the cytoplasm. Ouabain inhibited EGF-induced phosphorylation of Rac/cdc42, profillin, ERK1/2 and P70S6K.

conclusionsThe NKP may offer a novel therapeutic target in breast cancer patients who have developed metastasis, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes and enhance survival rate.

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ActinsAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisBreast NeoplasmsCell CycleCell Line, TumorCell MembraneCell MovementDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme InhibitorsEpidermal Growth FactorGene ExpressionHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationNeoplasm InvasivenessOuabain3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthoneActinsAntineoplastic AgentsEnzyme InhibitorsEpidermal Growth FactorOuabainRNA, MessengerRNA, Small InterferingSodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPaseXanthones

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PMID29590154
PMCPMC5874017
OpenAlexW2795224286

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