Anticancer effects of Erzhimaoling decoction in high-grade serous ovarian cancer in vitro and in vivo.
Eur J Med Res
; 29(1): 405, 2024 Aug 05.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is a common gynecologic malignancy with a poor prognosis. The traditional Chinese medicine formula Erzhimaoling decoction (EZMLD) has anticancer potential. This study aims to elucidate the anticancer effects of EZMLD on HGSOC in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
EZMLD-containing serum was prepared from Sprague-Dawley rats for treating SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells at varying concentrations for 24 h and 48 h to determine the IC50. Concentrations of 0%, 5%, and 10% for 24 h were chosen for subsequent in vitro experiments. The roles of METTL3 and METTL14 in SKOV3 cells were explored by overexpressing these genes and combining EZMLD with METTL3/14 knockdown. Investigations focused on cell viability and apoptosis, apoptosis-related protein expression, and KRT8 mRNA m6A modification. For in vivo studies, 36 BALB/c nude mice were divided into six groups involving EZMLD (6.75, 13.5, and 27 g/kg) and METTL3 or METTL14 knockdowns, with daily EZMLD gavage for two weeks.RESULTS:
In vitro, EZMLD-containing serum had IC50 values of 8.29% at 24 h and 5.95% at 48 h in SKOV3 cells. EZMLD-containing serum decreased SKOV3 cell viability and increased apoptosis. EZMLD upregulated METTL3/14 and FAS-mediated apoptosis proteins, while downregulating Keratin 8 (KRT8). EZMLD increased KRT8 mRNA m6A methylation. METTL3/14 overexpression reduced SKOV3 cell viability and increased apoptosis, while METTL3/14 knockdown mitigated EZMLD's effects. In vivo, EZMLD suppressed SKOV3 xenografts growth, causing significant apoptosis and modulating protein expression.CONCLUSIONS:
EZMLD has therapeutic potential for ovarian cancer and may be considered for other cancer types. Future research may explore its broader effects beyond cell apoptosis.Mots clés
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tumeurs de l'ovaire
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Médicaments issus de plantes chinoises
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Apoptose
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Souris de lignée BALB C
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Souris nude
Limites:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Eur J Med Res
Sujet du journal:
MEDICINA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Chine