Xiaoming Wang, Xijia Liang, Nan Zhang, Yaqi Wang, Meng Hu, Yun Shi, Min Yao, Lianguo Hou, Lingling Jiang
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Gamma-Tocotrienol Inhibits Proliferation and Growth of HSD17B4-Overexpressing HepG2 Liver Cancer Cells.
Introduction: Hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 4 (HSD17B4) is involved in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of gamma-tocotrienol (γ-T3) on the proliferation and growth of HSD17B4-overexpressing HepG2 cells.
Methods: HepG2 cells were transfected with empty or HSD17B4-overexpressing plasmids, followed by vitamin E (VE) or γ-T3 treatment. MTS assay, Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and flow cytometry were employed to assess cell proliferation, protein expression, mRNA levels, and apoptosis. HSD17B4 interaction with γ-T3 was assessed by quantifying γ-T3 in the collected precipitate of HSD17B4 using anti-flag magnetic beads. Tumor xenografts were established in NSG mice, and tumor growth was monitored.
Results: HSD17B4 overexpression significantly promoted HepG2 cell proliferation, which was effectively counteracted by VE or γ-T3 treatment in a dose-dependent manner. VE and γ-T3 did not exert their effects through direct regulation of HSD17B4 expression. Instead, γ-T3 was found to interact with HSD17B4, inhibiting its activity in catalyzing the conversion of estradiol (E2) into estrone. Moreover, γ-T3 treatment led to a reduction in cyclin D1 expression and suppressed key proliferation signaling pathways, such as ERK, MEK, AKT, and STAT3. Additionally, γ-T3 promoted apoptosis in HSD17B4-overexpressing HepG2 cells. In an in vivo model, γ-T3 effectively reduced the growth of HepG2 xenograft tumors.
Conclusion: In conclusion, our study demonstrates that γ-T3 exhibits potent anti-proliferative and anti-tumor effects against HepG2 cells overexpressing HSD17B4. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of γ-T3 in HCC treatment and suggest its role in targeting HSD17B4-associated pathways to inhibit tumor growth and enhance apoptosis.
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