The role of zinc in the anti-tumour and anti-cachectic activity of D-myo-inositol 1,2,6-triphosphate

Abstract

Background: D-myo-inositol-1,2,6-triphosphate (a-trinositol, AT) is a polyanionic molecule capable of chelating divalent metal ions with anti-tumour and anti-cachectic activity in a murine model. Methods: To investigate the role of zinc in this process, mice bearing cachexia-inducing MAC16 tumour were treated with AT, with or without concomitant administration of ZnSO4. Results: At a dose of 40mgkg-1, AT effectively attenuated both weight loss and growth of the MAC16 tumour, and both effects were attenuated by co-administration of Zn2+. The concentration of zinc in gastrocnemius muscle increased with increasing weight loss, whereas administration of AT decreased the levels of zinc in plasma, skeletal muscle and tumour, which were restored back to control values after administration of ZnSO4. Conclusion: These results suggest that zinc is important in both tumour growth and cachexia in this animal model.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6605562
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Pharmacy School
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Chronic and Communicable Conditions
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Uncontrolled Keywords: cachexia,a-trinositol,zinc,tumour growth,Cancer Research,Oncology
Publication ISSN: 1532-1827
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2024 08:12
Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2012 09:29
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Published Date: 2010-02-09
Authors: Russell, Steven (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-5491-900X)
Siren, Pontus M.A.
Siren, Matus J.
Tisdale, Michael

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