Induction of Slug by Chronic Exposure to Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Promotes Tumor Formation and Metastasis.
Chem Res Toxicol
; 30(7): 1396-1405, 2017 07 17.
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ABSTRACT
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) represent a major class of engineered nanomaterials that are being used in diverse fields. However, their use has increasingly become a concern because of their carcinogenic potential. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that certain types of CNTs are carcinogenic or tumor-promoting in animal models. However, the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms are unclear. Here, we report that chronic exposure to single-walled (SW) CNTs results in the induction of Slug, a key transcription factor that induces an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), in human lung epithelial cells. We show that SWCNT-induced Slug upregulation plays a critical role in the aggressive phenotype of SWCNT-exposed cells, which includes increased cell migration, invasion, and anchorage-independent cell growth. Our in vivo studies also show that SWCNT-induced Slug upregulation and EMT activation play a pivotal role in tumor formation and metastasis. Our findings illustrate a direct link between CNT-induced Slug upregulation, EMT activation, and tumor formation and metastasis, and they highlight the potential of CNT-induced Slug upregulation as a target for future risk assessment and prevention of CNT-associated diseases.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nanotubos de Carbono
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Carcinogênese
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Fatores de Transcrição da Família Snail
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Metástase Neoplásica
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Neoplasias Experimentais
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article