Artesunate enhances the antiproliferative effect of temozolomide on U87MG and A172 glioblastoma cell lines.

Abstract:

:As chemotherapy with temozolomide is far from providing satisfactory clinical outcomes for patients with glioblastoma, more efficient drugs and drug combinations are urgently needed. The anti-malarial artesunate was previously shown to exert a profound cytotoxic effect on various tumor cell lines including those derived from glioblastoma. In the current study, we sought to examine the antiproliferative effect of a combination of temozolomide and artesunate on two different established human glioblastoma cell lines. The IC50 and IC25 were determined for temozolomide and artesunate in U87MG and A172 glioblastoma cell lines after 144 h of continuous drug exposure. The antiproliferative effect of combining both agents at IC50/IC50 and IC25/IC25 was determined by a cell viability assay. Moreover, necrosis and apoptosis were analyzed by annexin V/PI staining and flow cytometric analysis. In addition, cytostatic effects were examined by carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester staining and subsequent flow cytometry. In both glioblastoma cell lines, artesunate was found to enhance the antiproliferative effect exerted by temozolomide. Moreover, artesunate acted in concert with temozolomide in terms of cytostatic and necrotizing effects. These observations suggest that a combination of artesunate and temozolomide might result in increased cytotoxicity in glioblastoma.

authors

Karpel-Massler G,Westhoff MA,Kast RE,Dwucet A,Nonnenmacher L,Wirtz CR,Debatin KM,Halatsch ME

doi

10.2174/18715206113136660340

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-02-01 00:00:00

pages

313-8

issue

2

eissn

1871-5206

issn

1875-5992

pii

ACAMC-56533

journal_volume

14

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Human Papillomavirus E7 Oncoprotein Promotes Proliferation and Migration through the Transcription Factor E2F1 in Cervical Cancer Cells.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) persistent infection is the main cause of cervical cancer and its precancerous lesions. A previous study showed that HPV16 and HPV58 infections were the most common infection types in the local region. Some studies also declared that HPV58 E7 variants increased the ris...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520620666201106085227

    authors: Tian S,Zhang L,Li Y,Cao D,Quan S,Guo Y,Yang X,Yang T

    更新日期:2020-11-05 00:00:00

  • miRNAs Modulate the Dichotomy of Cisplatin Resistance or Sensitivity in Breast Cancer: An Update of Therapeutic Implications.

    abstract::Cisplatin has a broad-spectrum antitumor activity and is widely used for the treatment of various malignant tumors. However, acquired or intrinsic resistance of cisplatin is a major problem for patients during the therapy. Recently, it has been reported cancer stem cell (CSC)-derived drug resistance is a great challen...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520620666200903145939

    authors: Safi A,Bastami M,Delghir S,Ilkhani K,Seif F,Alivand MR

    更新日期:2020-09-03 00:00:00

  • Prevention of colitis-associated cancer: natural compounds that target the IL-6 soluble receptor.

    abstract::The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and a growing body of evidence shows the critical role of interleukin (IL-6) in this process. IL-6 is both a pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine whose effects are mediated through activation of STAT3. Recent studies ha...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152012803833080

    authors: Moriasi C,Subramaniam D,Awasthi S,Ramalingam S,Anant S

    更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00

  • Enasidenib: First Mutant IDH2 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Refractory and Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Acute myeloid leukemia is the collective name for different types of leukemias of myeloid origin affecting blood and bone marrow. The overproduction of immature myeloblasts (white blood cells) is the characteristic feature of AML, thus flooding the bone marrow and reducing its capacity to produce normal bloo...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/1871520618666181025091128

    authors: Dogra R,Bhatia R,Shankar R,Bansal P,Rawal RK

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Significance of miR-15a-5p and CNKSR3 as Novel Prognostic Biomarkers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:In recent years, targeted cancer treatment methods at various molecular levels have been developed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), one of two major subtypes of lung cancer. miRNAbased clinical trials are currently the preferred targeted therapeutic strategy. Also, ceRNAs (competing endogenous RNA) wo...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520618666180718100656

    authors: Ergun S,Güney S,Temiz E,Petrovic N,Gunes S

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • SRC family nonreceptor tyrosine kinases as molecular targets for cancer therapy.

    abstract::The Src family of kinases has nine known members, all of which are nonreceptor tyrosine kinases involved in signal transduction in both normal and cancer cells. Interest in these kinases has increased recently because of the development, initial clinical success, and low toxicity of pharmacologic inhibitors. c-Src is ...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152007784111278

    authors: Johnson FM,Gallick GE

    更新日期:2007-11-01 00:00:00

  • Synthesis of quinazolines as tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

    abstract::In the present review, the discovery and development of quinazoline as tyrosine kinase inhibitors has been described. The synthesis of most potent quinazoline inhibitors of EGFR, VEGFR and PDGRF has been discussed. Structure activity relationship for quinazoline as tyrosine kinase inhibitors has been established. It w...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/1871520610909030246

    authors: Srivastava SK,Kumar V,Agarwal SK,Mukherjee R,Burman AC

    更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00

  • Influence of Resveratrol on Sphingolipid Metabolism in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells in Lipid Overload State.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Obesity is characterized by increased long chain fatty acids (LCFA) uptake and impaired lipid metabolism in hepatocytes. Consequently, an enhanced intracellular lipid content, including sphingolipids, may lead to lipotoxicity. It is believed that resveratrol (RSV), one of the most extensively studied plant-d...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520619666181224161255

    authors: Charytoniuk T,Harasim-Symbor E,Polak A,Drygalski K,Berk K,Chabowski A,Konstantynowicz-Nowicka K

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Synthesis of 9-O-3-(1-piperazinyl/morpholinyl/piperidinyl)pentyl-berberines as Potential Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Agents.

    abstract::A new series of 9-O-3-(1-piperazinyl/morpholinyl/piperidinyl)pentyl-berberines has been efficiently formulated via coupling 1,5-dibromopentane with berberrubine which was obtained by treating berberine in a vacuum oven at optimum temperature and pressure. Nucleophilic substitution of a variety of substituted piperazin...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520615666151009114759

    authors: Mistry BM,Patel RV,Keum YS,Kim DH

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Management of elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphomas.

    abstract::Life expectancy has impressively increased over the past century and the US population over 65 years is rapidly growing, especially those over 80 years. In fact, persons older than 80 years have increased by more than 250% between the years 1960 and 2000, and it is expected that the population aged >75 years will trip...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/18715206113136660363

    authors: Ciancia R,Tirelli U,Ribera J,Spina M

    更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00

  • Anti-resorptive Drugs and their Impact on Maxillofacial Bone among Cancer Patients.

    abstract::This article aims to give an overview on etiology, diagnosis and treatment options of osteonecrosis of the jaw bone among cancer patients receiving anti-resorptive drugs (ARDs). The physiologic bone function of continuous resorption and buildup is modified by the use of ARDs. Although ARDs proved to reduce pain and to...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/1871520615666150325232857

    authors: Borumandi F,Aghaloo T,Cascarini L,Gaggl A,Fasanmade K

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00

  • Reserpine Induces Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest in Hormone Independent Prostate Cancer Cells through Mitochondrial Membrane Potential Failure.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Reserpine, an indole alkaloid commonly used for hypertension, is found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina. Although the root extract has been used for the treatment of cancer, the molecular mechanism of its anti-cancer activity on hormonal independent prostate cancer remains elusive. METHODS:we evaluated ...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520618666180209152215

    authors: Ramamoorthy MD,Kumar A,Ayyavu M,Dhiraviam KN

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • The sequence specificity of the anti-tumour drug, cisplatin, in telomeric DNA sequences compared with consecutive guanine DNA sequences.

    abstract::The sequence specificity of the anti-tumour drug, cisplatin, was determined in a DNA sequence that contained seven telomeric repeats and a run of ten consecutive guanine bases. Cisplatin preferentially forms DNA adducts at consecutive guanine sequences. Hence these DNA sequences were examined in order to gain an insig...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/187152012800228742

    authors: Murray V,Kandasamy N

    更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00

  • Congenital Malformations Attributed to Prenatal Exposure to Cyclophosphamide.

    abstract::Cyclophosphamide (CPA) remains one of the most widely prescribed anticancer drugs. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, childhood nephrotic syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is a potent immunosuppressive agent. It is commonly used in blood and bone marrow transplantation. With the grow...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/1871520616666161206150421

    authors: Rengasamy P

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Radiolabelled regulatory peptides for imaging and therapy.

    abstract::Radiolabelled peptides have shown to be an important class of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy of malignancies expressing receptors of regulatory peptides. These peptides have high affinity and specificity for their receptors. The majority of these receptors are present at different levels in different tis...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152007780618171

    authors: Breeman WA,Kwekkeboom DJ,de Blois E,de Jong M,Visser TJ,Krenning EP

    更新日期:2007-05-01 00:00:00

  • New, Substituted Derivatives of Dicarboximides and their Cytotoxic Properties.

    abstract::A large group of aminoalkyl and aminoalkanol derivatives of selected dicarboximides were synthesized and characterized by 1HNMR, 13CNMR and ESI MS spectra analysis. The thirty nine new compounds were tested for their cytotoxic properties in human chronic (K562), acute leukemia (HL-60), and cervical cancer cells (HeLa)...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520616666160223114318

    authors: Kuran B,Napiórkowska M,Kossakowski J,Cieślak M,Kaźmierczak-Barańska J,Królewska K,Nawrot B

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Role of stem cells in normal liver and cancer.

    abstract::Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the world because current treatments, including both surgical and non-surgical ones, cannot effectively cure this disease. Increasing evidence has revealed the importance of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in hepatocarcinogenesis, an...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152011796011091

    authors: Lau CK,Yang ZF,Fan ST

    更新日期:2011-07-01 00:00:00

  • Multiple Pharmacological Properties of a Novel Parthenin Analog P16 as Evident by its Cytostatic and Antiangiogenic Potential Against Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma PANC -1 Cells.

    abstract::Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) remains one of the deadliest types of cancers. Median survival rate is very poor with the currently available chemotherapeutical regimens. Therefore, discovery of new antineoplastic agents against PDA is one of the focused areas of contemporary research. The present study was und...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520615666150824153906

    authors: Goswami A,Shah BA,Batra N,Kumar A,Guru SK,Bhushan S,Malik FA,Joshi A,Singh J

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Induction of Autophagic Cell Death in Apoptosis-resistant Pancreatic Cancer Cells using Benzo[α]phenoxazines Derivatives, 10-methyl-benzo[α]phenoxazine-5-one and benzo[α]phenoxazine-5-one.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Intrinsic resistance to apoptotic cell death due to co-occurrence of mutated KRAS and p53 is frequently reported in pancreatic cancer that renders them aggressive, highly proliferative and metastatic. In addition, these cancer types are less sensitive to apoptosis inducing drugs where promotion of autophagic...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Pal S,Salunke-Gawalib S,Konkimallaa VB

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • The epidermal growth factor receptor as a therapeutic target in glioblastoma multiforme and other malignant neoplasms.

    abstract::The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is dysregulated in various tumour types such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), breast cancer, ovarian carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer and other cancers. As the intracellular tyrosine kinase of the EGFR activates signalling cascades leading to cell proliferation, angiog...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152009788680019

    authors: Loew S,Schmidt U,Unterberg A,Halatsch ME

    更新日期:2009-07-01 00:00:00

  • Artepillin C Induces Selective Oxidative Stress and Inhibits Migration and Invasion in a Comprehensive Panel of Human Cervical Cancer Cell Lines.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Artepillin C (3,5-diprenyl-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) is the main bioactive component of Brazilian green propolis, and possesses, among other things, anticancer properties. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no studies of artepillin C in cervical cancer. METHOD:To explore a new therapeutic candid...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520618666180604092930

    authors: Souza RP,Bonfim-Mendonça PS,Damke GMZF,de-Assis Carvalho ARB,Ratti BA,Dembogurski DSO,da-Silva VRS,Silva SO,Da-Silva DB,Bruschi ML,Maria-Engler SS,Consolaro MEL

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Cytotoxic Sesquiterpenes from Sonchus oleraceus.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Sonchus oleraceus is a large and widespread plant in the world. It is edible to humans as a leaf vegetable and is also used as a folklore medicinal herb in the treatment of infections and inflammatory disease, but limited research on its chemical constituents has been done. OBJECTIVE:To isolate and identify...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520620666200101152934

    authors: Zhang H,Wang Y,Wang S,Wang Q,Wang T,Zhu J,Liu B

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Cytotoxic and Chemopreventive Effects of Gemin D Against Different Mutagens Using In Vitro and In Vivo Assays.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Gemin D (GD) is an ellagitannin found in several plant species rich in phenolic compounds. Its many beneficial properties include antioxidant and antitumoral. OBJECTIVE:The present study assessed the genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, antigenotoxicity, and anticytotoxicity of GD by in vitro and in vivo assays. ME...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520616666160906092502

    authors: Carneiro CC,de Moraes-Filho AV,Fernandes AS,da Costa Santos S,de Melo E Silva D,Chen LC

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Histone deacetylase inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.

    abstract::Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACIs) represent one of the most promising, recently developed classes of anticancer agents already approved by the U.S. FDA. The effectiveness of these new drugs has currently being explored in a variety of cancer cell lines, in vitro, animal models, in vivo, as well as in clinical tr...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Katafygiotis P,Giaginis C,Patsouris E,Theocharis S

    更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00

  • Encapsulation of Imatinib in Targeted KIT-5 Nanoparticles for Reducing its Cardiotoxicity and Hepatotoxicity.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Using imatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor drug used in lymphoblastic leukemia, has always had limitations due to its cardiotoxicity and hepatotoxicity side effects. The objective of this study is to develop a target-oriented drug carrier to minimize these adverse effects by the controlled release of the dr...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520620666200619174323

    authors: Varshosaz J,Fardshouraki S,Mirian M,Safaeian L,Jandaghian S,Taymouri S

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Platinum compounds: a hope for future cancer chemotherapy.

    abstract::The discovery of cis-platin and its second and third generation analogues created a hope in cancer chemotherapy. Cis-platin and its second generation analogue carboplatin have been used for the treatment of some cancers from a long time. The third generation analogues have superior anti-cancer profiles for curing a fe...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/1871520611313020016

    authors: Ali I,Wani WA,Saleem K,Haque A

    更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00

  • Scutellarin Suppresses RPMI7951 Melanoma Cell Proliferation by Targeting TOPK.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:T-LAK cell-originated protein kinase (TOPK) belongs to the serine/threonine protein kinase family. It is highly expressed in RPMI7951 melanoma cells. Scutellarin (SCU) is an active ingredient extracted from Erigeron breviscapus (Vant.) Hand.-Mazz. Its main physiological functions are related to its anti-infl...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.2174/1871520620666200811112156

    authors: Mu X,Wang L,Zhang Z,Ge R,Zhang J,Mou K,Liu W,Lv S

    更新日期:2020-08-10 00:00:00

  • Development of small molecular probes for the molecular imaging of apoptosis.

    abstract::Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is an important physiologic process multicellular organisms use to maintain homeostasis by providing a means for elimination of redundant cells during development. Furthermore, cells that have become damaged or are defective undergo apoptosis to prevent disease. It is an important ...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152009789377763

    authors: Zeng W,Miao W

    更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00

  • Sphingolipid modulation: a strategy for cancer therapy.

    abstract::Sphingolipids are membrane lipids that play important roles in the regulation of cell functions and homeostasis. Alterations in their metabolism have been associated with several pathologies. For this reason, therapeutic strategies based on the design of small molecules to restore sphingolipid levels to their physiolo...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152012800228643

    authors: Delgado A,Fabrias G,Bedia C,Casas J,Abad JL

    更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00

  • Therapeutic strategies to target multiple kinases in glioblastoma.

    abstract::Glioblastoma (GBM), the most common primary brain tumor in adults, is one of the most aggressive human cancers associated with high mortality. Standard treatments following diagnosis include surgical resection, radiotherapy and adjunctive chemotherapy. However, almost all patients develop disease progression following...

    journal_title:Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.2174/187152011797378661

    authors: Sathornsumetee S

    更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00