CORT also significant enhanced the expression of cell proliferation marker (Ki-67 and PCNA), NF-κB p65 and P-p65 as well as COX-2 in colorectal neoplasm of AOM/DSS-treated mice.
The mRNA and protein expression of inflammation-related genes (i.e., KLF4, NF-κB, iNOS, and COX-2) was increased by AOM/DSS-treatment and ameliorated by E2.
NB-UVB-exposed and non-exposed 30% NaCl and 30% DSS-treated NEM and PEM (except for NB-UVB-exposed and non-irradiated 30% DSS) showed significantly higher COX-2 mRNA when compared with controls and 3% NaCl.
Administration of OD attenuated these signs and significantly suppressed levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β and expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in DSS-treated colon tissues.