Marmesin-mediated suppression of VEGF/VEGFR and integrin β1 expression: Its implication in non-small cell lung cancer cell responses and tumor angiogenesis

Oncol Rep. 2017 Jan;37(1):91-97. doi: 10.3892/or.2016.5245. Epub 2016 Nov 15.

Abstract

In the present study, we investigated the effects and molecular mechanism of marmesin, a natural coumarin compound isolated from Broussonetia kazinoki, on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell responses and tumor angiogenesis. Marmesin abrogated mitogen-stimulated proliferation and invasion in both p53 wild-type A549 and p53-deficient H1299 NSCLC cells. These antitumor activities of marmesin were mediated by the inactivation of mitogenic signaling pathways and downregulation of cell signaling-related proteins including vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), integrin β1, integrin-linked kinase and matrix metalloproteinases-2. Furthermore, marmesin suppressed the expression and secretion of VEGF in both NSCLC cells, leading to inhibition of capillary-like structure formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Collectively, these findings demonstrate the pharmacological roles and molecular targets of marmesin in regulating NSCLC cell responses and tumor angiogenesis.

MeSH terms

  • A549 Cells
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / blood supply
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / genetics
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / pathology*
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Coumarins / pharmacology*
  • Down-Regulation / drug effects
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic / drug effects
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / physiology
  • Humans
  • Integrin beta1 / genetics*
  • Lung Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Lung Neoplasms / genetics
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic* / genetics
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic* / pathology
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / genetics*
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / genetics*

Substances

  • Coumarins
  • Integrin beta1
  • VEGFA protein, human
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
  • marmesin