Abstract
RC-RNase exerts anti-cancer effects on many tumors. However, the mechanisms by which RC-RNase induces cytotoxicity in different tumor cells are unclear. Currently, estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and negative breast tumors are treated with RC-RNase. Our data demonstrate that RC-RNase induces cell death on ER-positive but not on ER-negative breast tumors. This study also shows that downregulation of ER and Bcl-2 is found on RC-RNase-treated ER-positive breast tumors. Additionally, Bcl-2 ovexpression can prevent ER-positive breast tumors from cell death treated with RC-RNase. In summary, this study demonstrates that RC-RNase-induced cell death of ER-positive breast tumors is through regulation of ER and Bcl-2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 849-853 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Oncology Reports |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bcl-2
- Breast tumor
- Estrogen receptor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research