Effects of As2 O3 in combination with cinobufacini on proliferation and apoptosis of the K562 cells

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of As2 O3 in combination with cinobufacini on proliferation and apoptosis of the K562 cells and provide theoretical basis for clinical application.Methods Cell proliferation was assayed by analyzing the growth and viability of the cells.Apoptosis was assayed by performing cell morphology,Annexin-V/PI staining,DNA-PI staining,and DNA gel electrophoresis.Results After exposure to As2O3 and cinobufacini,the growth of K562 cells was inhibited and the viability of K562 cells was decreased. After treated with 1.0μmol/L As2O3,0.125μg/ml cinobufacini,0.25μg/ml cinobufacini,1.0μmol/L As2O3 + 0.125 μg/ml cinobufacini,1.0μmol/L As2O3 + 0.25μg/ml cinobufacini for 24 and 48 hours,the proliferation inhibition rate were(24 ± 1.3)%,(21 ± 1.5)%,(38 ± 3.1)%,(57 ±2.7)%,(66 ±3.3)% and(49 ±2.9)%,(48 ±2.7)%,(61 ±2.1)%,(77 ±3.8)%,(82 ±4.2)%,the apoptosis rate of K562 cells were(4.8 ± 0.5)%,(5.6 ± 0.7)%,(9.8 ± 0.6)%,(11.9 ± 1.2)%,(15.2±1.5)% and(11.0 ±0.9)%,(12.9 ±1.1)%,(18.4 ±1.5)%,(21.0 ±2.0)%,(28.0 ±1.9)%.The percentage of apoptotic cells was a time- and dose-dependent manner.Typical DNA ladder was shown by DNA gel electrophoresis.Conclusions As2O3 combined with cinobufacini inhibited the proliferation of K562 cells and induced apoptosis of the K562 cells,the combination of the two drugs had better effect. Key words: Arsenicals/AD; CINOBU FAGIN/AD; Leukemia,myeloid,acute/DT; Cell proliferation/DE; Apoptosis/DE