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Shikonin modulates cell proliferation by inhibiting epidermal growth factor receptor signaling in human epidermoid carcinoma cells.

Shikonin isolated from the roots of the Chinese herb Lithospermum erythrorhizon has been associated with anti-inflammatory properties. We evaluated shikonin's chemotherapeutic potential and investigated its possible mechanism of action in a human cutaneous neoplasm in tissue culture. Shikonin preferentially inhibits the growth of human epidermoid carcinoma cells concentration- and time-dependently compared to SV-40 transfected keratinocytes, demonstrating its anti-proliferative effects against this cancer cell line. Additionally, shikonin decreased phosphorylated levels of EGFR, ERK1/2 and protein tyrosine kinases, while increasing phosphorylated JNK1/2 levels. Overall, shikonin treatment was associated with increased intracellular levels of phosphorylated apoptosis-related proteins, and decreased levels of proteins associated with proliferation in human epidermoid carcinoma cells.[1]

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  1. Shikonin modulates cell proliferation by inhibiting epidermal growth factor receptor signaling in human epidermoid carcinoma cells. Singh, F., Gao, D., Lebwohl, M.G., Wei, H. Cancer Lett. (2003) [Pubmed]
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