| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928648 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We here report a simple assay system for DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitors based on the HBx-induced DNA methylation of E-cadherin. A stable cell line named G1 was generated by co-transfecting E-cadherin luciferase reporter and HBx-expression plasmid into HepG2 cells. Treatment of G1 cells with DNMT inhibitors, 5-azacytidine, 5-aza-2â²-deoxycytidine, and procainamaid, dose-dependently inhibited DNA methylation of E-cadherin promoter in the reporter, resulting in up-regulation of luciferase levels and its enzyme activity. Treatment with all-trans retinoic acid that is known to inhibit DNMT expression, also induced similar effects. Our system can be useful for development of epi-drugs targeting DNA methylation in malignancies.
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Authors
Hyehyeon Lee, Jin Bae Sohn, Soo Shin Kim, Kyung Lib Jang,