The isoflavone fraction from soybean presents mRNA maturation inhibition activity

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2017 Mar;81(3):551-554. doi: 10.1080/09168451.2016.1249451. Epub 2016 Oct 25.

Abstract

Recent findings indicate that mRNA splicing inhibitors can be potential anticancer candidates. We have previously established a screening system which monitors mRNA processing in order to identify mRNA processing inhibitors. Among a number of dietary resources, isoflavone fractions showed an inhibitory effect of mRNA processing. These findings demonstrate that a variety of dietary sources have an impact on mRNA biogenesis.

Keywords: RNA-FISH; Soyaflavone HG; luciferase.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / methods*
  • Glycine max / chemistry*
  • HeLa Cells / drug effects
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
  • Isoflavones / pharmacology*
  • Luciferases, Renilla / genetics
  • RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional
  • RNA Splicing
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism*

Substances

  • Isoflavones
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Luciferases, Renilla