BACKGROUND: 1,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1,24(OH)2D2) is a naturally occurring metabolite of vitamin D2 with low calcemic activity and potent antiproliferative activity. We evaluated the activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 in breast cancer models. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The antiproliferative activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 was quantitated against human and murine breast cancer cell lines. The antitumor activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 was quantitated using MCF-7 xenografts in nude mice. RESULTS: 1,24(OH)2D2 inhibited growth of vitamin D receptor (VDR)-positive, but not VDR-negative, breast cancer cells. 1,24(OH)2D2 (10 microg/kg or 50 microg/kg) reduced MCF-7 xenograft growth by 50% after five weeks. Tumor morphology in treated animals was consistent with replacement of epithelial cells by stromal tissue. Mice treated with 1,24(OH)2D2 showed no loss of body weight, hypercalcemia or kidney calcification. CONCLUSION: 1,24(OH)2D2 inhibits growth of breast cancer cells via VDR-dependent mechanisms; its complete lack of toxicity and significant antitumor activity supports further development for chemotherapeutic applications.
BACKGROUND:1,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1,24(OH)2D2) is a naturally occurring metabolite of vitamin D2 with low calcemic activity and potent antiproliferative activity. We evaluated the activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 in breast cancer models. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The antiproliferative activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 was quantitated against human and murinebreast cancer cell lines. The antitumor activity of 1,24(OH)2D2 was quantitated using MCF-7 xenografts in nude mice. RESULTS:1,24(OH)2D2 inhibited growth of vitamin D receptor (VDR)-positive, but not VDR-negative, breast cancer cells. 1,24(OH)2D2 (10 microg/kg or 50 microg/kg) reduced MCF-7 xenograft growth by 50% after five weeks. Tumor morphology in treated animals was consistent with replacement of epithelial cells by stromal tissue. Mice treated with 1,24(OH)2D2 showed no loss of body weight, hypercalcemia or kidney calcification. CONCLUSION:1,24(OH)2D2 inhibits growth of breast cancer cells via VDR-dependent mechanisms; its complete lack of toxicity and significant antitumor activity supports further development for chemotherapeutic applications.
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