Effects of the Demethylating Agent, 5-Azacytidine, on Expression of the Kallikrein-Kinin Genes in Carcinoma Cells of the Lung and Pleura
Joint Authors
Sia, Yee Yen
Aggarwal, Shashi
Misso, Neil L.
Bhoola, Kanti D.
Ng, Angeline
Wong, Joshua
Source
Pathology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tissue kallikrein (KLK1) and plasma kallikrein (KLKB1) may regulate the growth and proliferation of tumours of the lung and pleura, through the generation of kinin peptides that signal through the kinin B1 (BDKRB1) and B2 (BDKRB2) receptors.
The development and progression of cancer results from genetic mutations, as well as epigenetic changes that include methylation of DNA at CpG islands.
The aim of this study was to assess whether expression of the kallikrein-kinin genes in lung cancer and mesothelioma cells is regulated by DNA methylation.
Quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR and immunocytochemistry showed differences in the basal expression of the kallikrein-kinin genes and proteins in lung carcinoma and mesothelioma cells, compared with non-malignant lung epithelial and mesothelial cells, respectively.
Following treatment with the demethylating agent, 5-azacytidine (5-AZA), KLKB1 mRNA expression was consistently increased in both lung carcinoma and mesothelioma cells, whereas KLK1, BDKRB1 and BDKRB2 mRNA expression was decreased or unchanged.
Increased expression of KLKB1 after 5-AZA treatment suggests it may function as a tumour suppressor gene in cancers of the lung and pleura.
Studies on DNA methylation of the kallikrein-kinin genes will enhance understanding of their role in carcinogenesis and provide insights into the importance of kallikreins as tumour biomarkers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wong, Joshua& Sia, Yee Yen& Misso, Neil L.& Aggarwal, Shashi& Ng, Angeline& Bhoola, Kanti D.. 2011. Effects of the Demethylating Agent, 5-Azacytidine, on Expression of the Kallikrein-Kinin Genes in Carcinoma Cells of the Lung and Pleura. Pathology Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wong, Joshua…[et al.]. Effects of the Demethylating Agent, 5-Azacytidine, on Expression of the Kallikrein-Kinin Genes in Carcinoma Cells of the Lung and Pleura. Pathology Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wong, Joshua& Sia, Yee Yen& Misso, Neil L.& Aggarwal, Shashi& Ng, Angeline& Bhoola, Kanti D.. Effects of the Demethylating Agent, 5-Azacytidine, on Expression of the Kallikrein-Kinin Genes in Carcinoma Cells of the Lung and Pleura. Pathology Research International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451179
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451179