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Sulforaphene inhibits the progression of osteosarcoma via regulating FSTL1/NF-κB pathway
Guofeng Zhang1, Chengzhen Jin1, Yonglin Zhu1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, Shandong, China.
Aims:
Sulforaphene (SFE), a naturally occurring isothiocyanate found in cruciferous vegetables, has attracted increasing attention for its anti-cancer effect in many cancers.
Main Methods:
We explored the therapeutic effects of SFE in modulating the progression of osteosarcoma. CCK8 assay, colony formation assay, western blot, wounding healing assay and transwell assay were conducted to detect the proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion of osteosarcoma cells (U2OS and Saos2) treated with different concentrations of SFE. In addition, tumor xenograft in nude mice is performed to test the effects of SFE in tumorigenesis in vivo. Moreover, the levels of FSTL1 and NF-κB were determined by western blot, and loss of functions of FATL1 and NF-κB were further conducted to evaluate the underlying mechanisms of SFE on osteosarcoma development.
Key Findings:
The results revealed that SFE inhibited the growth while promoted apoptosis of U2OS and Saos2 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Mechanistically, SFE significantly inhibited the expression of NF-κB and FSTL1. However, the genetic intervention of FSTL1 or pharmacologically inhibiting NF-κB weakened the anti-tumor role of SFE.
Significance:
This study suggested that SFE alleviates the progression of osteosarcoma through modulating the FSTL1/NF-κB pathway.
Insights
Sulforaphene (SFE) inhibits osteosarcoma progression by reducing cell growth and increasing apoptosis. This natural compound modulates the FSTL1/NF-κB pathway, offering a potential therapeutic strategy for osteosarcoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Products Chemistry
Background:
- Osteosarcoma is a primary bone malignancy with limited treatment options.
- Sulforaphene (SFE), an isothiocyanate from cruciferous vegetables, shows potential anti-cancer properties.
- Understanding SFE's mechanism in osteosarcoma is crucial for therapeutic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the therapeutic effects of SFE on osteosarcoma progression.
- To elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms of SFE action in osteosarcoma cells.
- To evaluate the in vivo efficacy of SFE in osteosarcoma xenografts.
Main Methods:
- Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion assays were performed on osteosarcoma cells (U2OS, Saos2) treated with SFE.
- Western blot analysis was used to assess protein expression levels of FSTL1 and NF-κB.
- In vivo tumor xenograft models in nude mice were utilized to evaluate SFE's anti-tumorigenic effects.
Main Results:
- SFE demonstrated dose-dependent inhibition of osteosarcoma cell growth and promotion of apoptosis.
- SFE significantly reduced the expression of both FSTL1 and NF-κB.
- Interfering with FSTL1 or NF-κB diminished the anti-cancer effects of SFE, highlighting their role in SFE's mechanism.
Conclusions:
- SFE effectively alleviates osteosarcoma progression by targeting the FSTL1/NF-κB signaling pathway.
- This study identifies SFE as a promising agent for osteosarcoma treatment.
- Modulating the FSTL1/NF-κB pathway is a key mechanism through which SFE exerts its anti-osteosarcoma effects.
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