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Tio2 Nanoparticles Enhance the Chemotherapeutic Effects of 5-Fluorouracil in Human Ags Gastric Cancer Cells Via Autophagy Blockade Publisher Pubmed



Azimee S1, 2 ; Rahmati M3 ; Fahimi H2 ; Moosavi MA1
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  1. 1. Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, P.O. Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Cancer Biology Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Life Sciences Published:2020


Abstract

Aims: Nanoparticles (NPs)-based drugs have been recently introduced to improve the efficacy of current therapeutic strategies for the treatment of cancer; however, the molecular mechanisms by which a NP interacts with cellular systems still need to be delineated. Here, we utilize the autophagic potential of TiO2 NPs for improving chemotherapeutic effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in human AGS gastric cells. Materials and methods: Cell growth and viability were determined by trypan blue exclusion test and MTT assay, respectively. Vesicular organelles formation was evaluated by acridine orange staining of cells. Cell cycle and apoptosis were monitored by flow cytometry. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) level were measured by DCHF-DA staining. Autophagy was examined by q-PCR and western blotting. Molecular docking was used for studying NP interaction with autophagic proteins. Key findings: TiO2 NPs increase ROS production, impair lysosomal function and subsequently block autophagy flux in AGS cells. In addition, the autophagy blockade induced by non-toxic concentrations of TiO2 NPs (1 μg/ml) can promote cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of 5-FU in AGS cells. Significance: These results confirm the beneficial effects of TiO2 NPs in combination with chemotherapy in in vitro model of gastric cancer, which may pave the way to develop a possible solution to circumvent chemoresistance in cancer. © 2020 Elsevier Inc.
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