【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the expressions of GABA, GAD65 and GABABR1 in SGC-7901 cells and the effects of cell migration. Methods RT-PCR, IF and Western blot were used to detect the expressions of GABA, GAD65 and GABABR1 in gastric cancer cells SGC-7901. SGC-7901 cells were cultured in transwell chamer for 24 h with different concentrations of GABA, baclofen and CGP35348. The number of cells which migrated through micropores and stayed on the outer bottom side of insert systems were observed and counted. Results The mRNA and protein expressions of GABA, GAD65 and GABRP in SGC-7901 cells were significantly higher than those in normal gastric mucosa (P<0.01). GABA, GAD65 and GABRP protein levels were predominantly localized on the cell membrane and cell cytoplasm of SGC-7901. Compared with that of blank group, the migration capability of SGC-7901 was obviously increased by the higher concentration of GABA and 5, 50 μmol/L Baclofen, but significantly inhibited by 5, 50 μmol/L Bicuculline (P<0.01).The effect of 5 μmol/L Baclofen was blocked by pretreatment with 100 μmol/L CGP35348. Conclusions Higher expressions of GABA and GABRP in SGC-7901 cells may promote cell migration.
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