Characterisation of aromatase expression in the human adipocyte cell line SGBS

Aromatase is a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes which catalyses the rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of estrogens. A number of clinical studies have highlighted the importance of local estrogen production in adipose tissue. In particular, in the postmenopausal woman, the degree of her estrogenization is mainly determined by the extent of her adiposity and it is this extragonadal source of estrogen that likely contributes to breast cancer development and progression. The mechanisms regulating aromatase expression in adipose tissue however, have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we have characterised the expression of aromatase and its activity in a human preadipocyte cell strain, SGBS. Aromatase is expressed in SGBS cells and its expression and activity are strongly stimulated by forskolin (FSK) and phorbol 12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) treatment. Consistent with this, FSK and PMA treatment also increased activation of the proximal aromatase promoter, promoter II. These findings mimic those that have previously been shown in isolated primary human preadipocytes. These data suggest that SGBS cells are a valuable model with which to further elucidate the mechanisms regulating aromatase expression, and therefore local estrogen synthesis in human adipose tissue.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2008

Erschienen:

2008

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:112

Enthalten in:

Breast cancer research and treatment - 112(2008), 3 vom: 08. Dez., Seite 429-35

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

McInnes, Kerry J [VerfasserIn]
Brown, Kristy A [VerfasserIn]
Knower, Kevin C [VerfasserIn]
Chand, Ashwini L [VerfasserIn]
Clyne, Colin D [VerfasserIn]
Simpson, Evan R [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

1F7A44V6OU
9035-51-2
Aromatase
Colforsin
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
DNA, Complementary
EC 1.14.14.1
Estrogens
Journal Article
NI40JAQ945
RNA, Messenger
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate

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Date Completed 03.02.2009

Date Revised 21.11.2013

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10549-007-9883-2

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM176731393