Abstract
Objective To investigate the chemosensitivity of pancreatic carcinoma cells to Lupeol. Methods The chemosensitivity of cells was determined by the methyl thiazol tetrazolium analysis after exposure to 15 μmol/L Lupeol for 24 h. The results of methyl thiazol tetrazolium (MTT) were further confirmed by morphological analysis. Apoptosis rate was observed by flow cytometry quantitative analysis. Invasion assay was evaluated using transwell chamber assay. The expression of related proteins and mRNAs were detected by Western blotting and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results After pretreatment with Lupeol, half maximal inhibitory concentration of 5-Fu in proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)-1 cells was reduced from (14.05±2.03) mg/L to (8.58±1.37) mg/L (t=14.355, P=0.005); Meanwhile, pretreatment with Lupeol increased the proliferation inhibition and apoptotic induction of 5-Fu [Apoptosis rate raised from (39.82±4.04)% to (60.43±4.71)%; P=0.000]. The P-gp, MRP and phosphorylated Akt were significantly downregulated after treatment with Lupeol. Conclusion Lupeol enhanced the sensitivity of PCNA-1 cells to 5-Fu by inhibiting the expression of P-gp, MRP and the activation of Akt, it might be a potential sensitizer to improve the effects of chemotherapy. Key words: Pancreatic carcinoma; Lupeol; 5-fluorouracil; Chemosensitization
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