Characterization of side population cells isolated from the colon cancer cell line SW480

  • Authors:
    • Binghong Xiong
    • Li Ma
    • Xiang Hu
    • Caiquan Zhang
    • Yong Cheng
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  • Published online on: June 13, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2014.2498
  • Pages: 1175-1183
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Abstract

Side population (SP) cells may play a crucial role in tumorigenesis and the recurrence of cancer. Many types of cell lines and tissues have demonstrated the presence of SP cells, including colon cancer cell lines. This study aimed to identify cancer stem cells (CSCs) in the SP of the colon cancer cell line SW480. SP cells were isolated by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), followed by serum-free medium (SFM) culture. The self-renewal, differentiated progeny, clone formation, proliferation, invasion ability, cell cycle, chemosensitivity and tumorigenic properties in SP and non-SP (NSP) cells were investigated through in vitro culture and in vivo serial transplantation. The expression profiles of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) protein transporters and stem cell‑related genes were examined by RT-PCR and western blot analysis. The human colon cancer cell lines SW480, Lovo and HCT116 contain 1.1±0.10, 0.93±0.11 and 1.33±0.05% SP cells, respectively. Flow cytometry analysis revealed that SP cells could differentiate into SP and NSP cells. SP cells had a higher proliferation potency and CFE than NSP cells. Compared to NSP cells, SP cells were also more resistant to CDDP and 5-FU, and were more invasive and displayed increased tumorigenic ability. Moreover, SP cells showed higher mRNA and protein expression of ABCG2, MDR1, OCT-4, NANOG, SOX-2, CD44 and CD133. SP cells isolated from human colon cancer cell lines harbor CSC properties that may be related to the invasive potential and therapeutic resistance of colon cancer.
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Xiong B, Ma L, Hu X, Zhang C and Cheng Y: Characterization of side population cells isolated from the colon cancer cell line SW480. Int J Oncol 45: 1175-1183, 2014
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Xiong, B., Ma, L., Hu, X., Zhang, C., & Cheng, Y. (2014). Characterization of side population cells isolated from the colon cancer cell line SW480. International Journal of Oncology, 45, 1175-1183. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2014.2498
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Xiong, B., Ma, L., Hu, X., Zhang, C., Cheng, Y."Characterization of side population cells isolated from the colon cancer cell line SW480". International Journal of Oncology 45.3 (2014): 1175-1183.
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Xiong, B., Ma, L., Hu, X., Zhang, C., Cheng, Y."Characterization of side population cells isolated from the colon cancer cell line SW480". International Journal of Oncology 45, no. 3 (2014): 1175-1183. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2014.2498