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Evaluation of Ip3r3 Gene Silencing Effect on Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (Pdh) Enzyme Activity in Breast Cancer Cells With and Without Estrogen Receptor Publisher



G Vaseghi GOLNAZ ; L Shariati LALEH ; M Bahri Najafi MAJED ; Z Malakootikhah ZAHRA ; H Najiesfahani HAJAR ; S Haghjoojavanmard SHAGHAYEGH
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Source: Advanced Biomedical Research Published:2024


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Background: Inositol 1,4,5‑trisphosphate receptor (IP3R), a critical calcium ion (Ca2+) regulator, plays a vital role in breast cancer (BC) metabolism. Dysregulated IP3R in BC cells can drive abnormal growth or cell death. Estradiol increases IP3R type 3 (IP3R3) levels in BC, promoting cell proliferation and metabolic changes, including enhanced pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity, which, when reduced, leads to cell apoptosis. The study silenced IP3R3 to assess its impact on PDH. Materials and Methods: The study used IP3R3 small interfering RNA (siRNA) to target Michigan Cancer Foundation‑7 (MCF‑7) and MDA‑MB‑231 cell lines. Transfection success was confirmed by flow cytometry. Cell viability and gene silencing were evaluated using 3‑(4,5‑dimethylthiazol‑2‑yl)‑2,5‑diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and real‑time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays. Protein expression and cellular activity were analyzed through western blotting and PDH activity measurement. Results: Transfecting MCF‑7 and MDA‑MB‑231 cells with IP3R3 siRNA achieved a 65% transfection rate without significant toxicity. IP3R3 gene silencing effectively reduced IP3R3 messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels in both cell lines, leading to decreased PDH enzyme activity, especially in MDA‑MB‑231 cells. Conclusion: The study highlights a link between high IP3R3 gene silencing and reduced PDH activity, with higher IP3R3 expression in estrogen‑independent (MDA‑MB‑231) compared to estrogen‑dependent (MCF‑7) cell lines. This suggests a potential impact on BC metabolism and tumor growth via regulation of PDH activity. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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