Mitochondria membrane transformations in colon and prostate cancer and their biological implications.
Biochim Biophys Acta Biomembr
; 1863(1): 183471, 2021 01 01.
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Mitochondria have emerged as important determinants in cancer progression and malignancy. However, the role of mitochondrial membranes in cancer onset and progression has not been thoroughly investigated. This study compares the structural and functional properties of mitochondrial membranes in prostate and colon cancer cells in comparison to normal mitochondria, and possible therapeutic implications of these membrane changes. Specifically, isolation of cell mitochondria and preparation of inverted sub-mitochondrial particles (SMPs) illuminated significant cancer-induced modulations of membrane lipid compositions, fluidity, and activity of cytochrome c oxidase, one of the key mitochondrial enzymes. The experimental data further show that cancer-associated membrane transformations may account for mitochondria targeting by betulinic acid and resveratrol, known anti-cancer molecules. Overall, this study probes the relationship between cancer and mitochondrial membrane transformations, underlying a potential therapeutic significance for mitochondrial membrane targeting in cancer.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias de la Próstata
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Neoplasias del Colon
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Proteínas Mitocondriales
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Membranas Mitocondriales
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Lípidos de la Membrana
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Mitocondrias
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Proteínas de Neoplasias
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Biochim Biophys Acta Biomembr
Año:
2021
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Article
País de afiliación:
Israel
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Países Bajos