Abstract
Objectives: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is an extremely malignant cancer and invades the surrounding tissue in the head and neck region. Cordycepin, also known as 3-deoxyadenosine, is a major compound and has been suggested to have anticancer potential. In this study, we examined the anti-cancer potential of cordycepin as well as its effects on the apoptosis and EMT in Ca9-22 and CAL-27 cells. Methods: The cytotoxicity effects of cordycepin were assessed using an MTT assay. The cell morphology and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) changes were monitored using Hoechst and JC-1 dye. Cell cycle arrest was detected using a FACS instrument and the expression of protein level was using a western blot analysis. Results: Cordycepin treated group was significantly induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Also, cordycepin inhibits the EMT in Ca9-22 and CAL-27 cells. Conclusions: Therefore, these results suggest that cordycepin treatment of OSCC cells induced anti-cancer activity.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
