The development of VIP–ellipticine conjugates
The mechanism by which vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)–ellipticine (E) conjugates are cytotoxic for human lung cancer cells was investigated. VIP–alanyl-leucyl-alanyl-leucyl-alanine (ALALA)–E and VIP–leucyl-alanyl-leucyl-alanine (LALA)–E inhibited 125I-VIP binding to NCI-H1299 cells with an IC50...
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Published in: | Regulatory peptides Vol. 123; no. 1-3; pp. 187 - 192 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language: | English |
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Shannon
Elsevier B.V
15-12-2004
Amsterdam Elsevier |
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Summary: | The mechanism by which vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)–ellipticine (E) conjugates are cytotoxic for human lung cancer cells was investigated. VIP–alanyl-leucyl-alanyl-leucyl-alanine (ALALA)–E and VIP–leucyl-alanyl-leucyl-alanine (LALA)–E inhibited 125I-VIP binding to NCI-H1299 cells with an IC50 values of 0.5 and 0.1 μM, respectively. VIP–ALALA–E and VIP–LALA–E caused elevation of cAMP in NCI-H1299 cells with ED50 values of 0.7 and 0.1 μM. Radiolabeled VIP–LALA–E was internalized at 37 °C and delivered the cytotoxic E into NCI-H1299 cells. VIP–LALA–E inhibited the growth of NCI-H1299 cells in vitro. Three days after the addition of VIP–LALA–E to NCI-H1299 cells, cell viability decreased based on trypan blue exclusion and reduced 3H-thymidine uptake. These results suggest that VIP–E conjugates are internalized in lung cancer cells as a result of VPAC1 receptor-mediated endocytosis. |
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ISSN: | 0167-0115 1873-1686 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.regpep.2004.03.021 |