Essential oil from Chenopodium ambrosioides L. induces mitochondrial-mediated pathway and endoplasmic reticulum stress-related apoptosis in human liver cancer SMMC-7721 cells
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Published:2020-05-15
Issue:4
Volume:19
Page:837-843
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ISSN:1596-9827
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Container-title:Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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language:
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Short-container-title:Trop. J. Pharm Res
Author:
Rui-Hua Qian,Xiao-Huan Zhu,Jun-Mei Hao,Jun-Mei Hao,Hai-Ying Li,Bo-Han Song,Qiu-Rong Ren,Zhao-Bin Chen,Zhao-Bin Chen,Dan-Wei Ma,Ya-Nan Wang
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the cytotoxic effect of essential oil derived from Chenopodium ambrosioides L. in Sichuan Province on human liver cancer SMMC-7721 cells, as well as its possible molecular mechanisms.Methods: Cytotoxicity was characterized by MTT assay and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of SMMC-7721 cells ultrastructure. The apoptotic effect of the essential oil was evaluated by changes in mitochondrial membrane potential and Western blot assay.Results: MTT assay data indicate that the essential oil was cytotoxic to SMMC-7721 cells, while TEN revealed that there were vacuoles and nucleus fragmentation in the SMMC-7721 cell cytosol, cell swelling, and a large amount of leakage. Mitochondrial membrane potential assay and Western Blot data indicate that the essential oil induced cell apoptosis.Conclusion: The essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. in Sichuan Province seems to induce apoptosis of human liver cancer SMMC-7721 cells via the mitochondrial-mediated pathway and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Thus, this plant requires further investigation as a potential source of ananti-liver cancer drug.
Keywords: Chenopodium ambrosioides Essential oil; Anti-tumor activity, Liver cancer Apoptosis, SMMC-7721 cells
Publisher
African Journals Online (AJOL)
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Pharmaceutical Science
Cited by
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