›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 295-298.

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Disulfiram combination with cooper induces apoptosis of tongue carcinoma cells by regulating OPA1 expression

  

  • Received:2020-04-23 Revised:2020-07-23 Online:2021-04-28 Published:2021-04-16
  • Contact: Gengsheng Shi E-mail:shigs6760505@163.com

Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of disulfiram combination with cooper (DSF-Cu) on the apoptosis of Cal-27 cells and its relation with optic atrophy 1 (OPA1). Methods The Cal-27 cells were treated with various concentrations of DSF-Cu. Cell viability was evaluated by MTT assays. The apoptosis rate was analyzed by flow cytometry. The protein expression level of OPA1 was detected by western blotting. Results As compared with control group, DSF-Cu decreased the number of viable cells.Flow cytometric analysis showed an increase in the incidence of apoptosis. What’s more, the content of ATP was decreased significantly. Western blot results showed the expression of OPA1 was markedly decreased in high and medium concentration group, but no significant change in low concentration group. Conclusions DSF-Cu can induce apoptosis of Cal-27 cells, which may be achieved by inhibiting the expression of OPA1.

Key words: disulfiram, tongue carcinoma cell, OPA1, apoptosis

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