Abstract
Objective
The objectives of this study were to determine the efficacy of NV-196, a synthetic isoflavone derivative, as a chemosensitizer in chemoresistant CP70 and R182 epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) cells and to characterize the mechanism behind its sensitizing effect.
Methods
EOC cells were treated with tenfold dilutions of NV-196 (0.1 to 10 μg/mL) for 24 and 48 hours. Cell viability was determined by the CellTiter 96 AQueous One Solution Cell Proliferation Assay. Apoptosis was assessed by Caspase-Glo assays and apoptotic cascade X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP), caspase-2 and Bid were characterized by Western blot analyses.
Results
As a monotherapy, NV-196 showed decreased cell viability in a time- and dose-dependent manner in both CP70 and R182 cells. A significant increase in caspase-3 activity was observed in both cells. Caspase-8 and -9 activation were also observed. Western blots demonstrated Bid and caspase-2 activation and cleavage of XIAP. NV-196 enhances the cytotoxic effects of carboplatin and paclitaxel.
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