Role of Integrin, FAK (Focal Adhesion Kinase) and ERK (Extracellular Signal Regulated Kinase) on the Suppressed Cell Proliferation of Endometrial Cancer Cells by GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone). |
Jong Rak Choi, Dong Wook Park, Dong Soon Choi, Churl K Min |
1Department of Clinical Pathology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. 2Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea. |
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Abstract |
OBJECTIVE To investigate new signal transduction cascade through integrin, FAK and ERK in the suppressed cell proliferation by GnRH-I and -II. METHOD: Human endometrial cancer cells (HEC1A) were cultured under the following condition: DMEM/F12 (10% FBS). GnRH-I and -II were treated time (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min; 100 nM) and dose (10 nM or 100 nM; 20 min) dependent manner according to experimental purposes. Cell proliferation was measured using [3H] thymidine incorporation assay. Immunoblotting was utilized to detect proteins. RESULTS: GnRH-I and -II inhibited proliferation of HEC1A cells and induced expression of integrin beta3. Phosphorylation of FAK and ERK were induced by GnRH-I and -II. CONCLUSION: GnRH inhibited cell proliferation via the expression of integrin and FAK, ERK phosphorylation. |
Key Words:
GnRH; Integrin; FAK; ERK; Phosphorylation |
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