EGCG Enhances the Chemosensitivity of Colorectal Cancer to Irinotecan through GRP78-MediatedEndoplasmic Reticulum Stress

This study aimed to explore the role of GRP78-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in the synergistic inhibition of colorectal cancer by epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and irinotecan (IRI). Findings showed that EGCG alone or in combination with irinotecan can significantly promote intracellular GRP78 protein expression, reduce mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular ROS in RKO and HCT 116 cells, and induce cell apoptosis. In addition, glucose regulatory protein 78 kDa (GRP78) is significantly over-expressed in both colorectal cancer (CRC) tumor specimens and mouse xenografts. The inhibition of GRP78 by small interfering RNA led to the decrease of the sensitivity of CRC cells to the drug combination, while the overexpression of it by plasmid significantly increased the apoptosis of cells after the drug combination. The experimental results in the mouse xenografts model showed that the combination of EGCG and irinotecan could inhibit the growth of subcutaneous tumors of HCT116 cells better than the two drugs alone. EGCG can induce GRP78-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress and enhance the chemo-sensitivity of colorectal cancer cells when coadministered with irinotecan.

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