Intestinal Cell News Volume 1.24 | Sep 4 2015

RNA Binding Protein RBM3 Increases β-Catenin Signaling to Increase Stem Cell Characteristics in Colorectal Cancer Cells
Researchers investigated the role of the RNA binding protein RBM3 in stem cell homeostasis in colorectal cancers. Using a doxycycline inducible RBM3 overexpressing cell lines HCT 116 and DLD-1, they measured changes in side population cells that have high xenobiotic efflux capacity and increased capacity for self-renewal. [Mol Carcinog] Abstract

“Store-Operated” cAMP Signaling Contributes to Ca²⁺-Activated Cl^– Secretion in T84 Colonic Cells
Investigators assessed the degree to which store-operated cAMP signaling participates in Ca²⁺-activated Cl^– transport as measured by transepithelial short-circuit current in polarized T84 monolayers in parallel with imaging of cAMP and PKA activity using FRET-based reporters in single cells. [Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol] Abstract

Epibrassinolide Alters PI3K/MAPK Signaling Axis via Activating Foxo3a-Induced Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells
Researchers investigated the potential apoptotic effect of epibrassinolide (EBR) on stress-related and survival signaling molecules in colon carcinoma cells. EBR decreased cell viability and colony formation in HCT 116 and HT-29 colon carcinoma cells. [Exp Cell Res] Abstract

3-O-(2′E,4′Z-Decadienoyl)-20-O-Acetylingenol Induces Apoptosis in Intestinal Epithelial Cells of Rats via Mitochondrial Pathway
The authors elucidated the cytotoxic mechanism of 3-O-(2′E,4′Z-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol in intestinal epithelial cells of rats to guide safer application of this herb in the clinic. [J Ethnopharmacol] Abstract

Uptake of Gold Nanoparticles by Intestinal Epithelial Cells: Impact of Particle Size on Their Absorption, Accumulation, and Toxicity
Scientists determined the influence of particle size and concentration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on their absorption, accumulation, and cytotoxicity in model intestinal epithelial cells. [J Agric Food Chem]
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Bisphenol A at the Reference Level Counteracts Doxorubicin Transcriptional Effects on Cancer Related Genes in HT29 Cells
Researchers aimed to assess potential interactions between bisphenol A (BPA) and doxorubicin (DOX) on HT29 colon cancer cells. HT29 cell response was evaluated after exposure to BPA, DOX, or co-exposure to both chemicals. [Toxicol In Vitro] Abstract

Down-Regulation of MicroRNA-381 Promotes Cell Proliferation and Invasion in Colon Cancer through Up-Regulation of LRH-1
The authors found that microRNA (miR)-381 was significantly down-regulated in human colon cancer tissues, compared with adjacent normal tissues. Introduction of miR-381 antisense oligos into SW480 and HCT116 cells promoted cell proliferation and invasion. [Biomed Pharmacother] Abstract

INTESTINAL STEM CELL & ORGANOID RESEARCH

Efficient Genetic Engineering of Human Intestinal Organoids Using Electroporation
Scientists describe a detailed protocol for the generation of intestinal organoids by culture with essential growth factors in a basement membrane matrix. [Nat Protoc] Full Article

Bunched and Madm Function Downstream of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex to Regulate the Growth of Intestinal Stem Cells in Drosophila
Investigators showed that the leucine zipper protein Bunched and the adaptor protein Madm are novel regulators of intestinal stem cells. [Stem Cell Rev] Full Article

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Regen BioPharma, Inc. BORIS Gene Silencing Technology Successfully Utilized by Independent Researchers to Kill Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer Stem Cells
Regen BioPharma Inc. reported the successful implementation of its gene silencing technology, covered by patent #8,263,571, in killing cancer stem cells. Researchers had reported that blocking the BORIS gene results in a profound reduction of breast cancer and colon cancer stem cells. [Regen BioPharma Inc. (PR Newswire Association LLC)] Press Release

Glenmark’s Novel Monoclonal Antibody GBR 830 to Enter Phase II Clinical Studies in Atopic Dermatitis and Celiac Disease in US and Europe
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals S.A. announced that GBR 830, a novel monoclonal antibody has completed clinical Phase I dosing. GBR 830 is an antagonist of OX40, a costimulatory receptor expressed on T cells mediating T cell activation and survival. [Glenmark Pharmaceuticals S.A. (PR Newswire Association LLC)] Press Release

UC San Diego Cancer Researchers Receive NCI Outstanding Investigator Award
Four University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers have been selected to receive the newly established National Cancer Institute (NCI) Outstanding Investigator Award. The multi-million dollar awards fund new projects that have an unusual potential in cancer research over seven years. [UC San Diego] Press Release

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