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Ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L induces liver cancer cell apoptosis through ROS pathway

Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, ISSN: 0974-6242, Vol: 9, Issue: 3, Page: 919-925
2016
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  • Citations
    13
  • Captures
    43
  • Social Media
    3
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      3
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        3

Article Description

The study investigated the underlying molecular mechanisms of ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L induced liver cancer cell apoptosis. The anti-proliferative effect of ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L was evaluated by MTT assay. Flow cytometry was used to detect the cell cycle and apoptosis. TUNEL assay was used to confirm cell apoptosis. DCFH-DA fluorescent probe can detect the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). Different concentrations of ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L leaves (0, 30, 60, 120, 240 μg/ml) were used to treat liver cancer HepG2 cells for 24h or 48h, the cell viability was inhibited in time- and dose-dependent manners. Ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L leaves increased the number of cells in the sub- G1 fraction in a dose-dependent manner. TUNEL assay confirmed that the extract caused apoptosis of the cancer cells. Further analysis revealed that the extract produced reactive oxygen species (ROS). Antioxidant N-acetylcysteine was able to inhibit the extract-triggered ROS production and apoptosis. In conclusion, our results suggest that the ethanol extract of Annona muricata. L leaves induces HepG2 cell apoptosis through ROS pathway.

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