Abstract
Cdc25B regulates cell cycle progression and genetic stability. Here, we report that exposure to the environmental carcinogen (7R,8S)-dihydroxy-(9S,10R)-epoxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzo[a]pyrene (anti-BPDE) causes a marked increase in the expression of Cdc25B mRNA and protein levels in terminal squamous differentiated human bronchial epithelial cells and in lung cancer cells, but not in undifferentiated bronchial cells. In addition, the growth rate of lung cancer cells was increased significantly in comparison with untreated cells after chronic exposure to 0.1 micro M anti-BPDE. Furthermore, increased Cdc25B expression and decreased Cdk1 phosphorylation were observed in anti-BPDE-treated cells. We postulate that the induction of Cdc25B expression in lung cancer cells by the ultimate carcinogen anti-BPDE accelerates the further development of lung carcinogenesis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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7,8-Dihydro-7,8-dihydroxybenzo(a)pyrene 9,10-oxide / pharmacology*
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Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / genetics
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Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / metabolism
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Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / pathology
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Bronchi / cytology
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Bronchi / drug effects
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Bronchi / metabolism*
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Carcinogens / pharmacology*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / genetics
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / metabolism
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
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Cell Cycle Proteins / biosynthesis*
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Cell Cycle Proteins / genetics
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Cell Division / drug effects
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Epithelial Cells / drug effects
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Epithelial Cells / metabolism
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Gene Expression / drug effects
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / genetics
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Lung Neoplasms / metabolism*
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis
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RNA, Messenger / genetics
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Tumor Cells, Cultured
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cdc25 Phosphatases / biosynthesis*
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cdc25 Phosphatases / genetics
Substances
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Carcinogens
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Cell Cycle Proteins
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RNA, Messenger
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7,8-Dihydro-7,8-dihydroxybenzo(a)pyrene 9,10-oxide
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CDC25B protein, human
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cdc25 Phosphatases