The effect of racemic gossypol and AT-101 on angiogenic profile of OVCAR-3 cells: A preliminary molecular framework for gossypol enantiomers
dc.contributor.author | Varol U. | |
dc.contributor.author | Karaca B. | |
dc.contributor.author | Tunali D. | |
dc.contributor.author | Degirmenci M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Cirak Y. | |
dc.contributor.author | Purcu D.U. | |
dc.contributor.author | Uzunoglu S. | |
dc.contributor.author | Sezgin C. | |
dc.contributor.author | Karabulut B. | |
dc.contributor.author | Sanli U.A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Uslu R. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T11:16:01Z | |
dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T11:16:01Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aim: To compare the effect of racemic gossypol with its (-)/(-) enantiomer (AT-101) on expression profiles of angiogenic molecules by mRNA levels in human ovarian cancer cell line OVCAR-3. Methods: Cell viability assay (2,3-bis (2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-[(phenylamino) carbonyl]-2H-tetrazolium hydroxide) was used to detect cytotoxicity of gossypol enantiomers. DNA fragmentation by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) assay was used to evaluate the rate of apoptosis. The mRNA expression levels of angiogenic molecules were investigated by Human Angiogenesis RT2 Profiler™ PCR Array (SuperArray, Frederick, MD). Results: Both racemic form and AT-101 resulted in a significant cytotoxicity and induced apoptosis. This effect was observed in a dose- and time dependent manner. However, AT-101 was much more potent. In addition, the treatment of 10 μM of racemic gossypol alone and 3 μM of AT-101 alone resulted in significant down-regulation (≥ 3 fold) in mRNA levels of some pivotal angiogenic molecules in OVCAR-3, but altered gene profiles were different by the treatment of each enantiomer. Conclusion: The efficacy of two gossypol enantiomers in OVCAR-3 cells showed distinction. AT-101 was much more potent than racemic gossypol, not only by means of cell death and apoptosis, but also by modulation of angiogenic molecules released from OVCAR-3 cells. Further studies with endothelial cells should be done to verify the anti-angiogenic effect of gossypol enantiomers in cancer treatment. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/51484 | |
dc.title | The effect of racemic gossypol and AT-101 on angiogenic profile of OVCAR-3 cells: A preliminary molecular framework for gossypol enantiomers | |
dc.type | Article |