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Journal of Biochemistry 2005 138(2):151-157; doi:10.1093/jb/mvi106
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© 2005 The Japanese Biochemical Society

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Characteristics of Apoptosis in HCT116 Colon Cancer Cells Induced by Deoxycholic Acid

Satoko Yui, Tohru Saeki*, Ryuhei Kanamoto and Kimikazu Iwami

Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition, Department of Biological Function, Kyoto Prefectural University, Kyoto 606-8522

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. Tel: +81-75-7035663; Fax: +81-75-7035661, E-mail: tsaeki{at}kpu.ac.jp

Hydrophobic bile acids induce apoptosis in both colon cancer cells and hepatocytes. The mechanism by which colon cancer cells respond to bile acids is thought to be different from that of hepatocytes. Therefore, we investigated the characteristics of apoptosis in colon cancer cell line HCT116. Hydrophobic bile acids, i.e., deoxycholic acid (DCA), and chenodeoxycholic acid, induced apoptosis in HCT116 cells. Apoptotic indications were detectable at as early as 30 min and the extent increased in time- and concentration-dependent manners. SDS and a hydrophilic bile acid, cholic acid, did not induce apoptosis even at cytotoxic concentrations. Pretreatment with cycloheximide failed to inhibit apoptosis, suggesting that protein synthesis is not involved in the apoptotic response. Release of cytochrome c from mitochondria and activation of caspase-9 were detectable after 5 and 10 min, respectively, whereas remarkable activation of Bid was not detected. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) protected HCT116 cells from DCA-induced apoptosis but a preincubation period of ≥5 h was required. Nevertheless, UDCA did not inhibit cytochrome c release from mitochondria. Our results indicate that hydrophobic bile acids induce apoptosis in HCT116 cells by releasing cytochrome c from mitochondria via an undefined but specific mechanism, and that UDCA protects HCT116 cells by acting downstream of cytochrome c release.


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