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1988 AUTOPHAGY: A CELLULAR PROCESS STRONGLY<br />

ASSOCIATED WITH ARSENITE-INDUCED<br />

IMMUNOTOXICITY IN HUMAN LYMPHOBLASTOID<br />

CELL LINES.<br />

A. M. Bolt, R. M. Douglas and W. T. Klimecki. Pharmacology and <strong>Toxicology</strong>,<br />

University <strong>of</strong> Arizona, Tucson, AZ.<br />

Inorganic arsenic is a global environmental toxicant that is associated with a diverse<br />

array <strong>of</strong> complex diseases, making it challenging to identify the mechanism underlying<br />

arsenic-induced cytotoxicity. A mounting body <strong>of</strong> literature from epidemiological<br />

and in vitro / in vivo studies has demonstrated that arsenic is a potent immunotoxicant,<br />

but the mechanism driving arsenic-induced immunotoxicity is not<br />

well established. We have previously demonstrated that in human lymphoblastoid<br />

cell lines (LCL), arsenic-induced cell death is strongly associated with the induction<br />

<strong>of</strong> autophagy. In this study we utilized genome-wide gene expression analysis and<br />

functional assays to characterize arsenic-induced immunotoxicity in seven LCL that<br />

were exposed to an environmentally relevant, minimally cytotoxic, concentration <strong>of</strong><br />

sodium arsenite (0.75 uM) over an eight-day time course. Arsenite exposure resulted<br />

in inhibition <strong>of</strong> cell proliferation and the induction <strong>of</strong> autophagy (measured<br />

by expansion <strong>of</strong> acidic vesicles) over the eight-day exposure duration. Interestingly,<br />

there was a strong correlation between the extent to which arsenite exposure inhibited<br />

cell proliferation and the fold induction in autophagy in the different LCL analyzed.<br />

Gene expression analysis revealed that arsenite exposure globally increased<br />

lysosomal gene expression, which was associated with increased functional activity<br />

<strong>of</strong> the lysosome protease, cathepsin D. <strong>The</strong> lysosomal gene master regulator, transcription<br />

factor EB (TFEB) was also up regulated in arsenite exposed samples in a<br />

time-dependent manner, which could explain the concordant lysosomal gene expression.<br />

<strong>The</strong> arsenic-induced expansion <strong>of</strong> the lysosomal compartment in LCL<br />

represents a novel target that may <strong>of</strong>fer mechanistic insight into the immunotoxic<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> arsenic. (Funded by ES 006694, ES 16652, and ES 04940)<br />

1989 DEVELOPMENTAL IMMUNOTOXICITY OF LOW DOSE<br />

ARSENIC EXPOSURE.<br />

C. Kozul-Horvath 1 , J. W. Hamilton 2 and R. Enelow 1 . 1 Immunology, Dartmouth<br />

Medical School, Lebanon, NH and 2 Bay Paul Center for Comparative Molecular<br />

Biology & Evolution, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA.<br />

Arsenic (As) exposure is a significant worldwide environmental health concern and<br />

chronic exposure via contaminated drinking water has been associated with an increased<br />

incidence <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> diseases. We previously reported that As exposure<br />

has significant effects on immune responses to influenza infection in adult mice. In<br />

order to identify critical windows <strong>of</strong> developmental As exposure and specifically, the<br />

potential immunotoxic effects <strong>of</strong> such exposures at the current EPA standard <strong>of</strong> 10<br />

ppb, C57B6 pups were exposed to 10 ppb As, either in utero or during the postnatal<br />

weaning period (via the dam). We observed that following in utero As exposure<br />

there was a decrease in productive matings. However birth outcomes, such as litter<br />

weight, size, and gestational length were unaffected. Following birth, the pups in<br />

both models <strong>of</strong> exposure had significant growth defects, which resolved following<br />

cessation <strong>of</strong> exposure. Additionally we observed significant As-associated alterations<br />

in immune cell populations within the lung and spleen, including T cells (CD4+<br />

and CD8+) and B cells. <strong>The</strong>se results suggest that low level As exposure via the<br />

mother can induce significant alterations in the growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fspring and the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> the immune system, which may contribute to enhanced disease risk.<br />

(NIH-NIEHS SRP P42 ES007373)<br />

1990 ARSENIC ALTERS PURINERGIC TYPE 2 (P2) RECEPTOR<br />

Ca 2+ SIGNALING ASSOCIATED WITH INNATE<br />

IMMUNITY IN HUMAN AIRWAY EPITHELIAL CELLS.<br />

C. L. Sherwood 1, 2, 5 , R. Lantz 2, 4, 5 , J. L. Burgess 4, 6 and S. Boitano 1, 3, 4 .<br />

1 Respiratory Center, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, 2 Cell Biology and<br />

Anatomy, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, 3 Physiology, Arizona Health<br />

Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, 4 SWEHSC, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson,<br />

AZ, 5 Bio5 Institute, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ and 6 College <strong>of</strong><br />

Public Health, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ.<br />

Arsenic is a natural contaminant <strong>of</strong> drinking water supplies worldwide.<br />

Consumption <strong>of</strong> arsenic-tainted water has been correlated with malignant and nonmalignant<br />

lung diseases. Despite strong links with respiratory illness, underlying<br />

mechanisms <strong>of</strong> arsenic-induced disease remain unclear. Recent research on chronic<br />

lung disease has uncovered a key role for paracrine ATP signaling. We hypothesized<br />

that arsenic may elicit some <strong>of</strong> its detrimental effects on the airway through limitation<br />

<strong>of</strong> innate immune function, and specifically, through alteration <strong>of</strong> paracrine<br />

ATP and intracellular Ca 2+ signaling in the airway epithelium. We examined the ef-<br />

426 SOT 2011 ANNUAL MEETING<br />

fects <strong>of</strong> acute (24 hr) exposure with environmentally relevant levels <strong>of</strong> arsenic (i.e.,<br />

< 4 μM (~300 μg/L) as Na-arsenite) on wound-induced Ca 2+ signaling pathways in<br />

an immortalized human bronchial epithelial cell line (16HBE14o-). We found arsenic<br />

reduces ATP-induced Ca 2+ signaling in a dose-dependent manner and results<br />

in a reshaping <strong>of</strong> the Ca 2+ signaling response upon wounding. We next examined<br />

arsenic effects on two ATP-mediated pathways for Ca 2+ signaling: the metabotropic<br />

P2Y and ionotropic P2X receptors. Arsenic inhibited P2Y response to ATP; this included<br />

a transcriptional reduction <strong>of</strong> P2Y 2 following sub-micromolar (0.8 μM) or<br />

micromolar (3.9 μM) additions <strong>of</strong> arsenic. Arsenic induced a dose-dependent inhibition<br />

<strong>of</strong> P2X response to ATP; this included a transcriptional reduction <strong>of</strong> P2X 4<br />

only at micromolar (3.9 μM) levels. Ingested arsenic rapidly reaches the airway epithelium<br />

where ATP signaling is essential in innate immune functions (e.g., ciliary<br />

beat, salt and water transport, bactericide production, and wound repair). Arsenicinduced<br />

compromise <strong>of</strong> such airway defense mechanisms may be an underlying<br />

contributor to chronic lung disease.<br />

1991 SODIUM ARSENITE AND HYPERTHERMIA ALTER<br />

EXPRESSION OF XPA, XPC, AND MSH2 IN RESPONSE<br />

TO CISPLATIN-INDUCED DNA DAMAGE AND<br />

INCREASE ACCUMULATION OF PLATINUM IN<br />

OVARIAN CANCER.<br />

C. S. Muenyi 1 , V. A. States 1 , J. H. Masters 1 , T. Fan 1, 2 , W. Helm 1, 3 and J.<br />

States 1 . 1 Pharmacology & <strong>Toxicology</strong>, University <strong>of</strong> Louisville, Louisville, KY,<br />

2 Chemistry, Univesity <strong>of</strong> Louisville, Louisville, KY and 3 Obstetrics, Gynecology &<br />

Women’s Health, Univesity <strong>of</strong> Louisville, Louisville, KY.<br />

Ovarian cancer (OC) is the leading cause <strong>of</strong> gynecologic cancer death in the USA.<br />

Recurrence rates are high after front-line therapy and most patients eventually die<br />

from platinum-resistant disease. Cisplatin resistance is associated with increased nucleotide<br />

excision repair (NER), decreased mismatch repair (MMR) and decreased<br />

platinum uptake. We hypothesize that sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) and hyperthermia<br />

will sensitize OC to cisplatin by altering DNA repair and increasing platinum<br />

accumulation. A2780 and A2780/CP70 OC cells were treated with cisplatin ±<br />

NaAsO2 at 37 or 39 oC for 1 h. Co-treatment with NaAsO2 and hyperthermia<br />

sensitized these cells to cisplatin. NaAsO2 ± hyperthermia decreased cisplatin-induced<br />

XPC, an NER protein. NaAsO2 and hyperthermia additively increased platinum<br />

accumulation in these cells. Nude mice were injected with A2780/CP70 cells<br />

to create intraperitoneal (IP) tumors. Expression <strong>of</strong> key NER (ERCC1, XPC and<br />

XPA) and MMR proteins (MSH2) were analyzed by western blot in metastatic tumors<br />

isolated from mice after hyperthermic IP chemotherapy (HIPEC). XPA induction<br />

by cisplatin was suppressed by hyperthermia (43 oC). NaAsO2 suppressed<br />

XPC induction by cisplatin. Hyperthermia ± NaAsO2 decreased cisplatin-induced<br />

XPC 24 h after perfusion. MSH2 levels were higher in tumors perfused with<br />

NaAsO2 plus cisplatin. NaAsO2 significantly increased initial accumulation <strong>of</strong><br />

platinum in tumors, but had no effect on Pt retention. Hyperthermia had no effect<br />

on tumor Pt levels. Platinum and arsenic generally accumulated in systemic tissues<br />

during HIPEC and decreased 24 h after perfusion. Conclusion: NaAsO2 and hyperthermia<br />

have the potential to sensitize OC to cisplatin by inhibiting NER and<br />

increasing MMR and platinum accumulation. Supported in part by NIH grants<br />

P30ES014443 and R01ES011314; and NSF-EPSCoR grant EPS-0447479.<br />

1992 EPITHELIA MALIGNANTLY TRANSFORMED BY<br />

ARSENIC OR CADMIUM DRIVES NEARBY NORMAL<br />

STEM CELLS TOWARDS A MALIGNANT PHENOTYPE.<br />

Y. Xu, E. Tokar and M. Waalkes. National <strong>Toxicology</strong> Program, NIEHS, Research<br />

Triangle Park, NC.<br />

Stem cells (SCs) likely play a key role in carcinogenesis and can be committed to<br />

differentiation pathways by various factors. We find that arsenic malignantly transforms<br />

the normal human prostate epithelial cell line (RWPE-1) into a malignant<br />

phenotype involving survival selection <strong>of</strong> SCs and overproduction <strong>of</strong> cancer SCs<br />

(CSCs). Cadmium (Cd) can also malignantly transform the same cells through<br />

mechanisms likely different from arsenic. Whether and how a malignant epithelium<br />

might affect nearby normal SCs is poorly defined. Thus, we studied the potential<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> neighboring arsenic- and Cd-transformed malignant prostate epithelia<br />

on the normal prostate SC line, WPE-stem cells, which was previously<br />

isolated from RWPE-1 cells. <strong>The</strong>se SCs were exposed via transwells, which do not<br />

allow cell lines direct contact but allow soluble factors to interact between cells, to<br />

malignant transformants from chronic arsenic-exposed RWPE-1 cells (CAsE-PE<br />

cells) or to chronic Cd-exposed RWPE-1 cells (CTPE cells) or to normal RWPE-1<br />

cells, all <strong>of</strong> which are isogenic. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial

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