scholarly journals In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Stealth Liposomes Co-encapsulating Doxorubicin and Verapamil on Doxorubicin-Resistant Tumor Cells

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 822-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
JianCheng Wang ◽  
BoonCher Goh ◽  
WanLiang Lu ◽  
Qiang Zhang ◽  
Alex Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Stealth Liposomes

scholarly journals Zinc(II) Terpyridine Complexes: Substituent Effect on Photoluminescence, Antiproliferative Activity, and DNA Interaction

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 4519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiahe Li ◽  
Rongping Liu ◽  
Jinzhang Jiang ◽  
Xing Liang ◽  
Ling Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Antiproliferative Activity ◽  
Conformational Transition ◽  
Dna Interaction ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Human Carcinoma ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
The Difference

A series of ZnCl2 complexes (compounds 1–10) with 4′-(substituted-phenyl)-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine that bears hydrogen (L1), p-methyl (L2), p-methoxy (L3), p-phenyl (L4), p-tolyl (L5), p-hydroxyl (L6), m-hydroxyl (L7), o-hydroxyl (L8), p-carboxyl (L9), or p-methylsulfonyl (L10) were prepared and then characterized by 1H NMR, electrospray mass-spectra (ESI-MS), IR, elemental analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. In vitro cytotoxicity assay was used to monitor the antiproliferative activities against tumor cells. Absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence titration, circular dichroism spectroscopy, and molecular modeling studied the DNA interactions. All of the compounds display interesting photoluminescent properties and different maximal emission peaks due to the difference of the substituent groups. The cell viability studies indicate that the compounds have excellent antiproliferative activity against four human carcinoma cell lines, A549, Bel-7402, MCF-7, and Eca-109, with the lowest IC50 values of 0.33 (10), 0.66 (6), 0.37 (7), and 1.05 (7) μM, respectively. The spectrophotometric results reveal that the compounds have strong affinity binding with DNA as intercalator and induce DNA conformational transition. Molecular docking studies indicate that the binding is contributed by the π…π stacking and hydrogen bonds, providing an order of nucleotide sequence binding selectivity as ATGC > ATAT > GCGC. These compounds intercalate into the base pairs of the DNA of the tumor cells to affect their replication and transcription, and the process is supposed to play an important role in the anticancer mechanism.

Effect of cabazitaxel on the growth of human castration-refractory prostate cancer cells in vitro compared to docetaxel and on the anti-tumor properties of the angio-inhibitor PEDF in vivo.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 205-205
Author(s):  
Thomas Nelius ◽  
Courtney Jarvis ◽  
Dalia Martinez-Marin ◽  
Stephanie Filleur
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages

205 Background: Docetaxel/DTX and cabazitaxel/CBZ have shown promise in the treatment of metastatic Castration-Refractory Prostate Cancer/mCPRC however, comparative studies are missing. Toxicities of these drugs are significant, urging the need to modify taxane regimens. Recently, low-dose metronomic/LDM treatments using conventional chemotherapeutic drugs have shown benefits in CPRC in improving the effect of anti-angiogenic agents. Previously, we have demonstrated that LDM-DTX in combination with PEDF curbs significantly CRPC growth, limits metastases formation and prolongs survival in vivo. In this study, we intended to compare the cytotoxic effect of CBZ and DTX on CRPC cells in vitro and CL1 tumors in vivo. Methods: PC3, DU145 cell lines were from ATCC.CL1 cells were obtained from androgen-deprived LNCaP cells. Cell proliferation was assessed by crystal violet staining and cell cycle analyses. In vitro cytotoxicity assays were performed on CL1 cells/RAW264.7 macrophages co-cultures treated with PEDF and increasing doses of taxanes. For the in vivo studies, CL1 cells were engineered to stably express the DsRed Express protein +/- PEDF. PEDF anti-tumor effects were assessed on s.c. xenografts treated with DTX (5mg/kg ip ev. 4 day) as reference, CBZ (5mg/kg ip ev. 4 days, 1mg/kg for 10 days, 0.5mg/kg q.a.d. and 0.1mg/kg daily) or placebo. Results: CBZ limits cell proliferation with a greater efficacy than DTX in all CRPC cell lines tested. DU145 presented the largest difference. High doses of taxane blocked tumor cells in mitosis, whereas LDM increased the SubG1 population. This effect was significantly higher in DU145 cells treated with CBZ. In vivo, 5mg/kg CBZ delayed tumor growth more efficiently than 5mg/kg DTX. PEDF/5mg/kg CBZ markedly delayed tumor growth compared to all treatments. Finally, engulfment of tumor cells by macrophages was higher in combined treatments suggesting an inflammation-related process. Conclusions: CBZ is more efficient than DTX both in vitro and in vivo.The data also reinforce PEDF as a promising anti-neoplasic agent in combination with LDM taxane chemotherapies.

scholarly journals Biotin-Decorated PAMAM G4.5 Dendrimer Nanoparticles to Enhance the Delivery, Anti-Proliferative, and Apoptotic Effects of Chemotherapeutic Drug in Cancer Cells

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endiries Yibru Hanurry ◽  
Tefera Worku Mekonnen ◽  
Abegaz Tizazu Andrgie ◽  
Haile Fentahun Darge ◽  
Yihenew Simegniew Birhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Cellular Uptake ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Amide Bond ◽  
Solid Cancer

Biotin receptors are overexpressed by various types of solid cancer cells and play a significant role in tumor metabolism, growth, and metastasis. Thus, targeting the biotin receptors on tumor cells may enhance the efficiency and reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to develop a biotin-coupled poly(amido)amine (PAMAM) (PG4.5) dendrimer nanoparticle to enhance the tumor-specific delivery and intracellular uptake of anticancer drugs via receptor-mediated endocytosis. We modified PG4.5 with diethylenetriamine (DETA) followed by biotin via an amide bond and characterized the resulting PG4.5-DETA-biotin nanoparticles by 1H NMR, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. Loading and releasing of gemcitabine (GEM) from PG4.5-DETA-biotin were evaluated by UV–Visible spectrophotometry. Cell viability and cellular uptake were examined by MTT assay and flow cytometry to assess the biocompatibility, cellular internalization efficiency and antiproliferative activity of PG4.5-DETA-biotin/GEM. Gemcitabine-loaded PG4.5-DETA-biotin nanoparticles were spherical with a particle size of 81.6 ± 6.08 nm and zeta potential of 0.47 ± 1.25 mV. Maximum drug-loading content and encapsulation efficiency were 10.84 ± 0.16% and 47.01 ± 0.71%, respectively. Nearly 60.54 ± 1.99% and 73.96 ± 1.14% of gemcitabine was released from PG4.5-DETA-biotin/GEM nanoparticles after 48 h at the acidic pH values of 6.5 and 5, respectively. Flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy of cellular uptake results revealed PG4.5-DETA-biotin/GEM nanoparticles selectively targeted cancer cells in vitro. Cytotoxicity assays demonstrated gemcitabine-loaded PG4.5-DETA-biotin significantly reduced cell viability and induced apoptosis in HeLa cells. Thus, biotin-coupled PG4.5-DETA nanocarrier could provide an effective, targeted drug delivery system and selectively convey gemcitabine into tumor cells.

Anti-tumor activity of ADH-1 in vitro and in vivo in combination with paclitaxel in ovarian cancer cell lines

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16050-16050
Author(s):  
M. Gupta ◽  
D. Barnes ◽  
J. Losos ◽  
G. Spehar ◽  
M. Bednarcik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Xenograft Model ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity

16050 Background: ADH-1 is a novel N-cadherin (Ncad) antagonist. Ncad is a protein present on certain tumor cells and established tumor blood vessels. Its expression on tumor cells increases as they become more aggressive, invasive and metastatic, making it an important target for anti-cancer therapy. ADH-1 was well tolerated in phase I studies and demonstrated evidence of anti-tumor activity in 7 patients whose tumors expressed Ncad. Patient enrollment in two phase II single agent trials concluded at the end of 2006. We report on the anti-tumor activity of ADH-1 in combination with paclitaxel in cancer cell lines in vitro and in the A2780 (Ncad positive) ovarian xenograft model in vivo. Methods: In vitro cytotoxicity of SKOV-3 (ovarian) cells exposed to a fixed ratio of ADH-1 and paclitaxel simultaneously was evaluated by the WST-1 cell proliferation assay. In vivo anti-tumor activity of ADH-1, paclitaxel, and the combination was evaluated in the A2780 xenograft model. ADH-1 100 mg/kg was administered bid IP for 21 days and paclitaxel was administered qod IV for 5 days. Results: In vitro cytotoxicity assays evaluated for combination effects using CalcuSyn software indicated a strong synergistic effect of ADH-1 in combination with paclitaxel (CI <1). In vivo paclitaxel treatment produced a median Time to Endpoint (TTE) (tumor volume >2gm or study end at 60 day) of 32.1 days and 73% Tumor Growth Delay (TGD), compared to control (p=0.028). For the paclitaxel group, there was only one Tumor Free Survivor (TFS) and one transient Complete Responder (CR). ADH-1 produced a TTE of 16.1 and a -13% TGD (p>0.05). The combination of ADH-1 and paclitaxel produced a median TTE of 48.6 days, corresponding to 161% TGD (p<0.0016 compared to untreated controls, p<0.003 for vehicle treated, and p<0.005 compared to paclitaxel alone). The combination therapy generated durable CR in 5 animals, 1 transient CR and 2 PR. The combination therapy had similar toxicity to paclitaxel alone. Conclusions: In this ovarian cancer model, the combination of ADH-1 with paclitaxel produced a synergistic anti-tumor effect. Based in part on these encouraging pre-clinical results, a clinical program of ADH-1 in combination with chemotherapeutic agents has been initiated. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Recombinant Human-TNF-.ALPHA. and Actinomycin D on Canine Normal and Tumor Cells.

1998 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 1087-1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mica AOKI ◽  
Mitsuru KUWAMURA ◽  
Takao KOTANI ◽  
Hiromu KATAMOTO ◽  
Kihei KUBO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Actinomycin D ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Tnf Alpha
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