SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice

Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stands as a prominent contributor to cancer-related fatalities on aglobal scale, necessitating the search for novel therapeutic agents. SP-8356, a derivative of (1S)-(–)-verbenone, hasshown promise as an anticancer agent in preclinical studies. However,...

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Main Authors: Lei Yang, Liyi Hu
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Language:English
Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.celljournal.org/article_708579_c87d2189c52ec6f2507082100d2b06f0.pdf
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description Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stands as a prominent contributor to cancer-related fatalities on aglobal scale, necessitating the search for novel therapeutic agents. SP-8356, a derivative of (1S)-(–)-verbenone, hasshown promise as an anticancer agent in preclinical studies. However, specific mechanisms underlying its effects inNSCLC remain to be elucidated. The aim of this research was to explore the in vitro anti-NSCLC effects of SP-8356,elucidate its mechanisms of action, and assess its efficacy in inhibiting tumor formation in a murine model.Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, NSCLC cell lines were treated with various concentrations of SP-8356. Cell viability and proliferation were assessed using MTT and colony formation assays, respectively. Cell cycledistribution was analyzed by flow cytometry, and apoptosis was evaluated by determining apoptotic protein expression.Western blot analysis was conducted to assess protein expression levels of the both p53 and MDM2. Additionally, weevaluated efficacy of the SP-8356 in inhibiting tumor formation of the nude mouse model.Results: SP-8356 demonstrated a concentration-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation in the NSCLC cell lines. Flowcytometric analysis showed that SP-8356 led to cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase, indicating its potential influenceon regulating the cell cycle. SP-8356 treatment was associated with the downregulation of CDK1 and Cyclin B1.Additionally, SP-8356 significantly enhanced apoptosis in NSCLC cells. SP-8356 treatment was associated with thedownregulation of Bcl-2, while Bax expression was upregulated. Mechanistically, SP-8356 led to accumulation of thep53 protein levels within the NSCLC cells. This accumulation was mediated through inhibition of its negative regulator,MDM2. Using a nude mouse model demonstrated that SP-8356 effectively inhibited tumor formation in vivo.Conclusion: Our findings shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying anticancer activity of SP-8356 andhighlight its potential as a promising therapeutic candidate for NSCLC treatment.
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spelling doaj.art-ff43d76ae3b844708bacdd34d3336ae52024-01-10T05:28:26ZengRoyan Institute (ACECR), TehranCell Journal2228-58062228-58142023-12-01251283984610.22074/cellj.2023.2008708.1385708579SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in MiceLei Yang0Liyi Hu1Department of Clinical Laboratory, People’s Hospital of Chongqing Liang jiang New Area, Chongqing, ChinaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, People’s Hospital of Chongqing Liang jiang New Area, Chongqing, ChinaObjective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stands as a prominent contributor to cancer-related fatalities on aglobal scale, necessitating the search for novel therapeutic agents. SP-8356, a derivative of (1S)-(–)-verbenone, hasshown promise as an anticancer agent in preclinical studies. However, specific mechanisms underlying its effects inNSCLC remain to be elucidated. The aim of this research was to explore the in vitro anti-NSCLC effects of SP-8356,elucidate its mechanisms of action, and assess its efficacy in inhibiting tumor formation in a murine model.Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, NSCLC cell lines were treated with various concentrations of SP-8356. Cell viability and proliferation were assessed using MTT and colony formation assays, respectively. Cell cycledistribution was analyzed by flow cytometry, and apoptosis was evaluated by determining apoptotic protein expression.Western blot analysis was conducted to assess protein expression levels of the both p53 and MDM2. Additionally, weevaluated efficacy of the SP-8356 in inhibiting tumor formation of the nude mouse model.Results: SP-8356 demonstrated a concentration-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation in the NSCLC cell lines. Flowcytometric analysis showed that SP-8356 led to cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase, indicating its potential influenceon regulating the cell cycle. SP-8356 treatment was associated with the downregulation of CDK1 and Cyclin B1.Additionally, SP-8356 significantly enhanced apoptosis in NSCLC cells. SP-8356 treatment was associated with thedownregulation of Bcl-2, while Bax expression was upregulated. Mechanistically, SP-8356 led to accumulation of thep53 protein levels within the NSCLC cells. This accumulation was mediated through inhibition of its negative regulator,MDM2. Using a nude mouse model demonstrated that SP-8356 effectively inhibited tumor formation in vivo.Conclusion: Our findings shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying anticancer activity of SP-8356 andhighlight its potential as a promising therapeutic candidate for NSCLC treatment.https://www.celljournal.org/article_708579_c87d2189c52ec6f2507082100d2b06f0.pdfapoptosisnon-small cell lung cancerp53proliferationsp-8356
spellingShingle Lei Yang
Liyi Hu
SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
Cell Journal
apoptosis
non-small cell lung cancer
p53
proliferation
sp-8356
title SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
title_full SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
title_fullStr SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
title_full_unstemmed SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
title_short SP-8356: A Novel Verbenone Derivative Exerts In Vitro Anti-Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Effects, Promotes Apoptosis via The P53/MDM2 Axis and Inhibits Tumor Formation in Mice
title_sort sp 8356 a novel verbenone derivative exerts in vitro anti non small cell lung cancer effects promotes apoptosis via the p53 mdm2 axis and inhibits tumor formation in mice
topic apoptosis
non-small cell lung cancer
p53
proliferation
sp-8356
url https://www.celljournal.org/article_708579_c87d2189c52ec6f2507082100d2b06f0.pdf
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