| Literature DB >> 22707197 |
Hu Xiaowen1, Sun Yi.
Abstract
Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a promising agent for cancer therapy. However, a number of prostate cancer cells exhibit high resistance to TRAIL effect. In this study, we found that Triptolide, a Chinese medicine, significantly sensitizes prostate cancer cells to TRAIL-mediated cellular apoptosis by up-regulating DR5 expression. Triptolide treatment can suppress Akt/Hdm2 signaling pathway, and lead to p53 accumulation, thereby up-regulating DR5 expression. Taken together, all evidences indicate that Triptolide may become a promising therapeutic agent that prevents the progression of prostate cancer.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22707197 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-1737-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Biol Rep ISSN: 0301-4851 Impact factor: 2.316