Jing Qiao1, Li-hui Xu, Jian He, Dong-yun Ouyang, Xian-hui He. 1. Department of Immunobiology, Institute of Tissue Transplantation and Immunology, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Dadao West, Guangzhou 510630, China. qiaojingbaobao@163.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Cucurbitacin E (CuE), a triterpenoid compound isolated from Cucurbitaceae plants, possesses a wide range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory properties. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of CuE and the underlying mechanism of action. METHODS: The anti-inflammatory effect of CuE was evaluated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Cell proliferation was assessed using a modified MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was analyzed by propidium iodide staining. The actin cytoskeleton was examined by immunofluorescent staining. The expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β was determined by intracellular cytokine staining. G-actin level and nuclear factor (NF)-κB nuclear translocation were detected by immunoblotting. RESULTS: CuE inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase in RAW 264.7 cells. CuE also suppressed LPS-induced cell spreading and pseudopodia formation. These effects were associated with decreased G-actin level and severe actin aggregation. Moreover, CuE significantly inhibited both TNF-α and IL-1β production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. This was likely mediated by suppressing LPS-induced nuclear translocation of NF-κB, a critical transcription factor responsible for pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. CONCLUSION: CuE displayed anti-inflammatory effects through suppression of NF-κB nuclear translocation leading to a decreased expression of TNF-α and IL-1β in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells.
OBJECTIVE:Cucurbitacin E (CuE), a triterpenoid compound isolated from Cucurbitaceae plants, possesses a wide range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory properties. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of CuE and the underlying mechanism of action. METHODS: The anti-inflammatory effect of CuE was evaluated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Cell proliferation was assessed using a modified MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was analyzed by propidium iodide staining. The actin cytoskeleton was examined by immunofluorescent staining. The expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β was determined by intracellular cytokine staining. G-actin level and nuclear factor (NF)-κB nuclear translocation were detected by immunoblotting. RESULTS: CuE inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase in RAW 264.7 cells. CuE also suppressed LPS-induced cell spreading and pseudopodia formation. These effects were associated with decreased G-actin level and severe actin aggregation. Moreover, CuE significantly inhibited both TNF-α and IL-1β production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. This was likely mediated by suppressing LPS-induced nuclear translocation of NF-κB, a critical transcription factor responsible for pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. CONCLUSION: CuE displayed anti-inflammatory effects through suppression of NF-κB nuclear translocation leading to a decreased expression of TNF-α and IL-1β in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells.
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