Abstract：
:Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is an active ingredient in Astragalus membranaceus and is involved in various biological processes, such as regulating the immune system, and counteracting inflammation and malignancy. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of AS-IV on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. Cell counting kit (CCK)-8 assay and flow cytometry were performed to investigate cell survival and cell death, and Western blotting was performed to assess protein expression. We found that AS-IV inhibited the migration and proliferation of NSCLC cells and caused a noticeable increase in cell death. Furthermore, the expression of Bax, a marker of cell death, was increased, whereas the expression of Bcl-2, an antiapoptotic protein, was reduced. AS-IV also promoted cleavage of caspase-3, another indication of apoptosis. Finally, the Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin axis was suppressed in response to AS-IV. Taken together, these findings provide evidence that AS-IV inhibits NSCLC development via inhibition of the Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling axis. We therefore propose that AS-IV represents a promising novel agent for the treatment of NSCLC.
journal_name
Oncol Resjournal_title
Oncology researchauthors
Jia L,Lv D,Zhang S,Wang Z,Zhou Bdoi
10.3727/096504018X15344989701565subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-03-29 00:00:00pages
503-508issue
4eissn
0965-0407issn
1555-3906journal_volume
27pub_type
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