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Geethakumari D, Bhaskaran Sathyabhama A, Raji Sathyan K, Mohandas D, Somasekharan JV, Thavarool Puthiyedathu S. Folate functionalized chitosan nanoparticles as targeted delivery systems for improved anticancer efficiency of cytarabine in MCF-7 human breast cancer cell lines. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 199:150-161. [PMID: 34973988 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Anticancer drug cytarabine, has been widely used for treating haematological malignancies while it has minimal activity against solid tumours, which demands continuous infusion leading to high dose cytarabine toxicity. In this study, folate conjugated chitosan nanoparticles (FCCNP) were used for targeted delivery of cytarabine in breast adenocarcinoma cell lines by making use of the overexpressed folate receptors on the surface of MCF-7. Folate was conjugated to chitosan using carbodiimide. FCCNPs show spherical morphology with a size of<50 nm. Zeta potential of + 45.2 mV and PDI of 0.98 from DLS measurement confirms a stable monodisperse nanoformulation. Cytotoxicity was studied in folate receptor positive, MCF-7 and folate receptor negative, A-549 cell lines. Increased cellular uptake of the drug incorporated nanoparticles was confirmed in MCF-7 cells with fluorophore, squaraine 650 compared to A-549 cells. The relative fold of expression of genes involved in apoptosis such as bax, cyt c and cas 9 were upregulated. The present in vitro study confirms improved cytotoxicity of cytarabine folate conjugated chitosan nanoparticles in MCF-7 cells.
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- Deepa Geethakumari
- National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016, Kerala, India
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- National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016, Kerala, India
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- National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016, Kerala, India
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- National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016, Kerala, India
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- Research and Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, MES Keveeyam College, Valanchery 676552, Kerala, India
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- National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016, Kerala, India.
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Shahabadi N, Razlansari M, Zhaleh H. In vitro cytotoxicity studies of smart pH-sensitive lamivudine-loaded CaAl-LDH magnetic nanoparticles against Mel-Rm and A-549 cancer cells. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 40:213-225. [PMID: 32873158 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1812431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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In this study, an effective nano-drug delivery system was prepared by the co-precipitation method via two steps; the preparation of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and its surface modification with layered double hydroxide (LDH) and loading lamivudine on this nanocarrier (Fe3O4@CaAl-LDH@Lamivudine). The developed nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy, vibrating-sample magnetometry, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The prepared system demonstrated an average size of 130 nm. Also, the drug entrapment efficiency was estimated at ∼70%. In vitro, drug release investigations showed a controlled and pH-dependent lamivudine release over 300 min. The in vitro cytotoxic activity of Fe3O4@CaAl-LDH@Lamivudine NPs was explored against Mel-Rm and A-549 cancer cell lines in comparison with lamivudine and nanocarrier using lactate dehydrogenase colorimetric and MTT assay. The results of the MTT assay revealed that the Fe3O4@CaAl-LDH@Lamivudine NPs significantly inhibited the proliferation of Mel-Rm and A-549 cells in a dose-dependent manner. The influences of Fe3O4@CaAl-LDH@Lamivudine on the cancer cell lines by different therapeutic investigation illustrated the remarkable effect in comparison with free drug. Finally, the achieved consequences confirm the anticancer properties of Fe3O4@CaAl-LDH@Lamivudine and indicate that they may be a cost-effective substitute in the treatment of lung and skin cancer.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Nahid Shahabadi
- Inorganic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.,Medical Biology Research Center (MBRC), University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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This study was focused on in vitro cytotoxicity screening of the raspberry seeds methanol extract towards a number of cancer cell lines of human origin. The tested extract at the preferred concentrations (IC50 <30 µg/mL) inhibited only the growth of the lung cancer A-549 cells (IC50 = 14.07 ± 0.96 µg/mL). At the same time, it was practically inactive (IC50 >300 µg/mL) and non-mutagenic towards normal MRC-5 lung cells. Finally, the extract potently scavenged both OH· (IC50 = 20.11 ± 1.77 µg/mL) and O2-· (IC50 = 47.23 ± 3.82 µg/mL), the free radicals of proved relevance for cancer pathophysiology. Though seeds were enriched with phenolic compounds (TPC = 5.21 ± 0.07 mg GAE/g), anthocyanins were present in traces only (TAC = 0.07 ± 0.003 mg cyn-3-glu/g), while flavonoids were not detected at all. This is the first report on anti-lung cancer potential of the seeds of any soft fruit.
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- Mladen Simonovic
- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry - IOFH, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology - SFSB, Food Oral Processing Laboratory, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Life Sciences, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research - IMSI, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Guissoni ACP, Soares CMA, Badr KR, Ficcadori FS, Parente AFA, Parente JA, Baeza LC, Souza M, Cardoso DDDDP. Proteomic analysis of A-549 cells infected with human adenovirus 40 by LC-MS. Virus Genes 2018; 54:351-360. [PMID: 29546667 DOI: 10.1007/s11262-018-1554-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Human Adenoviruses (HAdVs) are etiological agents of different syndromes such as gastroenteritis, cystitis, ocular, and respiratory diseases, and infection by these viruses may cause alterations in cellular homeostasis. The objective of the study was the proteomic analysis of A-549 cells infected with HAdV-40 using LC-MS. At 30 h of infection, the quantitative analysis revealed 336 differentially expressed proteins. From them, 206 were induced (up-regulated) and 130 were suppressed (down-regulated). The majority of up-regulated proteins were related to energy, cellular organization, stress response, and apoptosis pathways. It was observed alteration of cell metabolism with increase of the glycolytic pathway, β-oxidation, and respiratory chain. Also, the results suggest cytoskeleton reorganization and apoptosis induction. The data can improve knowledge about the replication of HAdV-40 in cell culture considering the proteins related to distinct metabolic pathways induced by viral infection in A-549 cells.
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- Ana Carla Peixoto Guissoni
- Human Virology Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Rua 235, S/N, Sala 418, Setor Universitário, Goiania, Goias, 74605050, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Goias, Brazil
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- Human Virology Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Rua 235, S/N, Sala 418, Setor Universitário, Goiania, Goias, 74605050, Brazil
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- Human Virology Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Rua 235, S/N, Sala 418, Setor Universitário, Goiania, Goias, 74605050, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Goias, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Goias, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Goias, Brazil
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- Human Virology Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Rua 235, S/N, Sala 418, Setor Universitário, Goiania, Goias, 74605050, Brazil
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- Human Virology Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Rua 235, S/N, Sala 418, Setor Universitário, Goiania, Goias, 74605050, Brazil.
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Al-Oqail MM, Al-Sheddi ES, Siddiqui MA, Musarrat J, Al-Khedhairy AA, Farshori NN. Anticancer Activity of Chloroform Extract and Sub-fractions of Nepeta deflersiana on Human Breast and Lung Cancer Cells: An In vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment. Pharmacogn Mag 2016; 11:S598-605. [PMID: 27013801 PMCID: PMC4787095 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.172968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background: Cancer is one of the major causes of death worldwide. The plant-derived natural products have received considerable attention in recent years due to their diverse pharmacological properties including anticancer effects. Nepeta deflersiana (ND) is used in the folk medicine as antiseptic, carminative, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and for treating rheumatic disorders. However, the anticancer activity of ND chloroform extract has not been explored so far. Objectives: The present study was aimed to investigate the anticancer activities of chloroform Nepeta deflersiana extract and various sub-fractions (ND-1–ND-15) of ND against human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and human lung cancer cells (A-549). Materials and Methods: The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide and neutral red uptake assays, and cellular morphological alterations using phase contrast light microscope were studied. Cells were exposed with 10–1000 μg/ml of sub-fractions of ND for 24 h. Results: Results showed that selected sub-fractions of the chloroform extract significantly reduced the cell viability of MCF-7 and A-549 cells, and altered the cellular morphology in a concentration-dependent manner. Among the sub-fractions, ND-10 fraction showed relatively higher cytotoxicity compared to other fractions whereas, ND-1 did not cause any cytotoxicity even at higher concentrations. The A-549 cells were found to be more sensitive to growth inhibition by all the extracts as compared to the MCF-7 cells. Conclusion: The present study provides preliminary screening of anticancer activities of chloroform extract and sub-fractions of ND, which can be further used for the development of a potential therapeutic anticancer agent. SUMMARY Nepeta deflersiana extract exhibit cytotoxicity and altered the cellular morphology. Sub-fractions of the chloroform extract of Nepeta deflersiana reduced the cell viability of MCF-7 and A-549 cells. Among the sub-fractions, ND-10 fraction showed relatively higher cytotoxicity. The A-549 cells were found to be more sensitive as compared to the MCF-7 cells.
Abbreviations used: MTT: 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide; NRU: Neutral red uptake; DMEM: Dulbecco's modified eagle medium; FBS: Fetal bovine serum; PBS: Phosphate buffer saline; DMSO: Dimethyl sulfoxide
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- Mai M Al-Oqail
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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