Compound K, a metabolite of ginseng saponin, inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of histone deacetylase activity

  • Authors:
    • Kyoung Ah Kang
    • Mei Jing Piao
    • Ki Cheon Kim
    • Jian Zheng
    • Cheng Wen Yao
    • Ji Won Cha
    • Hye Sun Kim
    • Dong Hyun Kim
    • Suk Chul Bae
    • Jin Won Hyun
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  • Published online on: October 4, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2013.2129
  • Pages: 1907-1914
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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-proliferative effects of Compound K, with specific reference to histone modification. Exposure of HT-29 human colon cancer cells to Compound K resulted in time-dependent inhibition of histone deacetylase (HDAC) activity, mRNA and protein expression. Compound K treatment induced unmethylation of the RUNX3 promoter region such as TSA treatment and an accumulation of acetylated histones H3 and H4 within the total cellular chromatin, resulting in an enhanced ability of these histones to bind to the promoter sequences of the tumor suppressor gene Runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3). Treatment of cells with Compound K increased the mRNA and protein expression of RUNX3, as well as p21, a downstream target of RUNX3. These alterations were consistent with cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phases and induction of apoptosis. Our results provide new insights into the mechanisms of Compound K action in human colorectal cancer cells and suggest that HDAC inhibition presents a novel approach to prevent or treat colorectal cancer.
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Kang KA, Piao MJ, Kim KC, Zheng J, Yao CW, Cha JW, Kim HS, Kim DH, Bae SC, Hyun JW, Hyun JW, et al: Compound K, a metabolite of ginseng saponin, inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of histone deacetylase activity. Int J Oncol 43: 1907-1914, 2013.
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Kang, K.A., Piao, M.J., Kim, K.C., Zheng, J., Yao, C.W., Cha, J.W. ... Hyun, J.W. (2013). Compound K, a metabolite of ginseng saponin, inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of histone deacetylase activity. International Journal of Oncology, 43, 1907-1914. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2013.2129
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Kang, K. A., Piao, M. J., Kim, K. C., Zheng, J., Yao, C. W., Cha, J. W., Kim, H. S., Kim, D. H., Bae, S. C., Hyun, J. W."Compound K, a metabolite of ginseng saponin, inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of histone deacetylase activity". International Journal of Oncology 43.6 (2013): 1907-1914.
Chicago
Kang, K. A., Piao, M. J., Kim, K. C., Zheng, J., Yao, C. W., Cha, J. W., Kim, H. S., Kim, D. H., Bae, S. C., Hyun, J. W."Compound K, a metabolite of ginseng saponin, inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of histone deacetylase activity". International Journal of Oncology 43, no. 6 (2013): 1907-1914. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2013.2129