Gene expression of colorectal cancer cells treated with Celastrol or compound 19-048
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ABSTRACT: As a terpenoids natural product isolated from the plant Thunder God Vine, Celastrol is widely studied for its pharmacological activities, including anti-tumor activities. However, the clinical application of Celastrol is strictly limited due to its severe side effects. Without identification and validation of the target protein of Celastrol, it is difficult to determine whether its anti-tumor activities and side effects are due to inhibition of the same protein. Using a new computational tool we have developed for target discovery, peroxiredoxin I (PRDX1) was identified as the ROS-manipulating target protein of Celastrol. High-resolution crystal structure revealed the unique binding mode of Celastrol with PRDX1, via covalent reaction to the catalytic Cys-173 residue of PRDX1. New derivative compound named 19-048 with improved potency against PRDX1 and selectivity towards PRDX2~PRDX6 were synthesized. Both Celastrol and compound 19-048 effectively suppressed the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells. While these anti-tumor efficacy was significantly diminished on xenograft nude mice bearing PRDX1 knock-down colorectal cancer cells. Several downstream genes of p53 were dramatically up-regulated in the presence of Celastrol and compound 19-048. Our findings reveal that the side effects of Celastrol could be reduced via structural modification, and PRDX1 inhibition is promising for the treatment of colorectal cancer.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE198630 | GEO | 2022/12/31
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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