Abstract
Background: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is a potential molecular prognostic factor for breast cancer, and calcitriol [1,25(OH) 2D 3], the biologically active form of vitamin D, is a promising target in breast cancer therapy. Materials and Methods: The influence of calcitriol on the proliferation and the effects of calcitriol on the expression of prostaglandin- and vitamin D-metabolising enzymes were examined in benign and malignant breast cells. Results: Calcitriol inhibited the proliferation of MCF-10F and MCF-7 cells but not of invasive MDA-MB-231 cells and reduced the expression of COX-2 and 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) in the benign breast cell line MCF-10F. Furthermore, dysregulation in vitamin D-metabolising proteins was detected, especially in MDA-MB-231 cells. Conclusion: These results suggest dysregulation of vitamin D metabolism and a lack of a possible influence of calcitriol on the metabolism of prostaglandins in the malignant breast cell lines.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Zeitschrift | Anticancer Research |
Jahrgang | 32 |
Ausgabenummer | 1 PART 2 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 359-365 |
Seitenumfang | 7 |
ISSN | 0250-7005 |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 01.01.2012 |
Strategische Forschungsbereiche und Zentren
- Profilbereich: Lübeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)