Aurora-A/NF-ĸB Signaling Is Associated With Radio-resistance in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Background/aim: This study aimed to discuss the effect and possible molecular mechanisms of Aurora-A/NF-ĸB signaling on the radiotherapy resistance of human docetaxel-resistant lung adenocarcinoma cells.

Materials And Methods: The human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1 and SPC-A1/DTX cell lines were utilized in the present study. The MTT assay measured the sensitivity of cells to radiotherapy. The tumor-initiating ability of the cells was detected in vitro by cloning assays. Apoptosis was quantified by flow cytometry. Real-time quantitative PCR and western blotting were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression of the Aurora-A/NF-ĸB, respectively. Tumors transplanted subcutaneously into nude mice were used to test the effect of Aurora-A on the in vivo sensitivity of the tumors to radiotherapy.

Results: The SPC-A1/DTX docetaxel-resistant lung adenocarcinoma cells were radio-resistant compared with the parental SPC-A1 cells. Up-regulated aurora-A was responsible for the in vitro radio-resistance of docetaxel-resistant SPC-A1/DTX cells. Nuclear transcription factor NF-ĸB was identified as a downstream target gene of Aurora-A in SPC-A1/DTX cells, and NF-ĸB also participated in the radio-resistance of SPC-A1/DTX cells regulated by Aurora-A.

Conclusion: The Aurora-A/NF-ĸB pathway is association with radio-resistance of human lung adenocarcinoma docetaxel-resistant cells.