Combination of methylselenocysteine with tamoxifen inhibits MCF-7 breast cancer xenografts in nude mice through elevated apoptosis and reduced angiogenesis.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
; 118(1): 33-43, 2009 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
To investigate the therapeutic effect of methylselenocysteine (MSC) combined with tamoxifen in MCF-7 breast cancer xenograft and the underlying mechanisms. MCF-7 breast cancer xenograft was established in ovariectomized female athymic nude mice and treated with tamoxifen and/or MSC. Tumor size was measured twice a week. Immunohistochemistry and TUNEL assays were used to measure ERalpha expression, ERalpha target genes (progesterone receptor (PR) and cyclin D1 expression), Ki-67 index, apoptosis and microvessel density. Combined treatment with tamoxifen and MSC synergistically inhibited tumor growth compared to MSC alone and tamoxifen alone. MSC alone or MSC + tamoxifen significantly reduced ERalpha, PR and cyclin D1, Ki67 index and microvessel density while increasing apoptosis in tumor tissues. These findings demonstrate synergistic growth inhibition of ERalpha positive breast cancer xenografts by combination of tamoxifen with organic selenium compounds. Organic selenium may provide added benefit when combined with tamoxifen in adjuvant therapy or prevention.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Mama
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Adenocarcinoma
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica
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Compostos Organosselênicos
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Apoptose
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Inibidores da Angiogênese
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Cisteína
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Estradiol
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Neoplasias Hormônio-Dependentes
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Neovascularização Patológica
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Breast Cancer Res Treat
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos