Crocin Enhances Cisplatin-Induced Chemosensitivity in Human Cervical Cancer Cell Line
| Author | Homa Mollaei | en |
| Author | Reyhane Hoshyar | en |
| Author | Mohammad Reza Abedini | en |
| Author | Reza Safaralizadeh | en |
| Orcid | Reyhane Hoshyar [0000-0001-7713-3897] | en |
| Orcid | Mohammad Reza Abedini [0000-0001-7367-7539] | en |
| Orcid | Reza Safaralizadeh [0000-0002-6970-6998] | en |
| Issued Date | 2019-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Anti-tumor effects of crocin have been investigated in different tumors; however, its precise molecular mechanism is not exactly elucidated. Objectives: In the present investigation, we have studied pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative properties of crocin and cisplatin combination on cervical cancer cells. Methods: Cell viability and apoptosis assays were monitored by MTT, Hoechst 33258 staining methods, respectively. The expression levels of apoptotic related genes, including Bax, Bcl-2, p53 mRNA, and miR-365 were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Using Western blot, we have also assessed the protein expression of the above apoptotic genes. Results: The results of this study demonstrated that the combination treatment of cells with crocin and cisplatin significantly reduced the proliferation of cancer cells and induced apoptosis. Furthermore, the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and the mRNA level of p53 markedly increased in treated cells, whereas it decreased miR-365 expression, an upstream regulator of Bcl2 and Bax. Conclusions: Accordingly, crocin could be a potential candidate for more evaluations such as in vivo studies, since it shows a proper in vitro anticancer effect. It is also suggested that a combination of crocin and cisplatin could be applied as an effective and promising chemotherapy strategy. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijcm.94909 | en |
| Keyword | Cervical Cancer | en |
| Keyword | Combination Therapy | en |
| Keyword | Apoptosis | en |
| Keyword | Crocin | en |
| Keyword | Cisplatin | en |
| Keyword | Chemosensitivity | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Crocin Enhances Cisplatin-Induced Chemosensitivity in Human Cervical Cancer Cell Line | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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