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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2013.14.5.3041

Enhanced Anti-tumor Efficacy of Aspirin Combined with Triptolide in Cervical Cancer Cells  

Chen, Rong-Hui (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University)
Tian, Yong-Jie (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.14, no.5, 2013 , pp. 3041-3044 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzymes. Recent studies have shown that aspirin could be used as an anti-tumor drug. Triptolide, the major compound extracted from the Chinese herb Tripteryglum wilfordii Hook.f, has now been shown that it can inhibit tumor growth. The aim of this study was to analyze the anti-tumor efficiency of aspirin and triptolide in cervical cancer cells. Methods: Viability of cervical cancer cell lines was assessed by the MTT method at various concentrations of aspirin and triptolide. Siha and HeLa cell apoptotic analysis was performed by flow cytometry. Real time-PCR and Western Blotting were used to analyze the expression of Bcl-2/Bax, Cyclin D1 and p16. Results: Viability in the combination group was significantly decreased as compared with either drug used alone. Expression change of Bcl-2/Bax, CyclinD1 and p16 appeared to play an important role in the synergistic killing effect on cervical cancer cell apoptosis. Conclusion: Aspirin and triptolide combination treatment may have synergistic anti-tumor effects on cervical cancer cells.
Keywords
Aspirin; triptolide; cervical cancer cells; combined treatment; synergy;
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