Propolis Enhances 5-Fluorouracil Mediated Antitumor Efficacy and Reduces Side Effects in Colorectal Cancer: An in Vitro and in Vivo Study

KOÇYİĞİT A., Guler E. M., Durmus E., YENİGÜN V. B., KANIMDAN E., ÖZMAN Z., ...Daha Fazla

Chemistry and Biodiversity, cilt.20, sa.9, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/cbdv.202300591
  • Dergi Adı: Chemistry and Biodiversity
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: propolis, colorectal cancer, 5-fluorouracil, in vivo animal imaging system, xenograft models, COLON-CANCER, BIOLOGICAL-PROPERTIES, INDUCED APOPTOSIS, BREAST-CANCER, CELL-LINE, TUMOR, CHEMOTHERAPY, FLAVONOIDS, CISPLATIN, LIVER
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, we investigated the combined treatment of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and Anatolian propolis extract (PE) on colorectal cancer (CRC)using in vitro and in vivo studies. We exposed luciferase-transfected (Lovo-Luc CRC) cells and healthy colon cells (CCD-18Co) to varying concentrations of 5-FU and PE to assess their genotoxic, apoptotic, and cytotoxic effects, as well as their intracellular reactive oxygen species (iROS) levels. We also developed a xenograft model in nude mice and evaluated the anti-tumor effects of PE and 5-FU using various methods. Our findings showed that the combination of PE and 5-FU had selectivity against cancer cells, particularly at higher doses, and enhanced the anti-tumor effectiveness of 5-FU against colon CRC. The results suggest that PE can reduce side effects and increase the effectiveness of 5-FU through iROS generation in a dose-dependent manner.