To elucidate the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in determination of growth of hepatocellular carcinoma, we examined wild-type Hepa1-6 cells and their rho(0) cells with depleted mtDNA in vitro and in vivo. Cultured rho(0) cells grew more rapidly than did wild-type cells. Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was higher in wild-type cells than in rho(0) cells. Hypoxia inhibited the growth of wild-type cells more markedly than that of rho(0) cells. Resistance to mitochondrial respiratory inhibitor-induced cell death was stronger in rho(0) cells than in wild-type cells. rho(0) cells subcutaneously inoculated in the hind thigh of mice grew more rapidly and formed larger solid tumors. These findings indicate that lack of mtDNA increases growth of hepatocellular carcinoma by decreasing ROS production and increasing resistance to mitochondrial respiratory inhibition.
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