Synthetic Betulin Derivatives Inhibit Growth of Glioma Cells In Vitro.
Anticancer Res
; 40(11): 6151-6158, 2020 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIM:
Glioma is the most malignant tumour of the human brain still lacking effective treatment modalities. Betulin, a pentacyclic triterpene abundantly found in the birch bark, has been shown to demonstrate interesting anti-cancer activity towards many cancer cells. We determined the effects of acetylenic synthetic betulin derivatives (ASBDs) as anti-tumour agents on glioma cells in vitro. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
T98G and C6 glioma cell viability and proliferation were determined by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay and BrdU (bromo deoxyuridine) test, respectively. Cell-cycle progression and induction of apoptosis were investigated with flow cytometry.RESULTS:
ASBDs significantly decreased glioma cell viability/survival and inhibited proliferation in a dose-dependent manner in vitro. Moreover, ASBDs were more cytotoxic than clinically used chemotherapeutics - temozolomide and cisplatin.CONCLUSION:
ASBDs may be considered for further study as potent anti-tumour agents in glioma treatment.Palavras-chave
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Triterpenos
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Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Glioma
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Anticancer Res
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
País de afiliação:
Polônia