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[Diphenhydramine interferes with MTT reduction assay].

Yao Shen1, Chen-Hui Zhang, Wei-Wei Hu

  • 1School of Biology Science, Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou 325035, China.

Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao. Yi Xue Ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical Sciences
|April 14, 2011
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Organic amines like diphenhydramine can falsely increase results in cell viability studies using the MTT assay. This occurs by inhibiting formazan exocytosis, not by affecting cell proliferation or death.

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Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • The 3-(4, 5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay is widely used to assess cell viability.
  • Organic amines are common compounds with diverse biological activities.
  • Understanding assay interference is crucial for accurate biological research.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the impact of the organic amine diphenhydramine on the MTT reduction assay in primary cortical astrocytes.
  • To differentiate between true changes in cell viability and assay artifacts induced by diphenhydramine.
  • To explore the mechanism by which diphenhydramine influences MTT assay outcomes.

Summary:

  • Diphenhydramine, pyrilamine, and zolantidine significantly increased MTT reduction in astrocytes at specific concentrations.
  • No evidence of increased proliferation, apoptosis, or necrosis was observed via Hoescht and PI staining.
  • Light microscopy indicated that diphenhydramine inhibited the exocytosis of formazan granules.

Impact:

  • Diphenhydramine and other organic amines may artifactually enhance MTT reduction by inhibiting formazan exocytosis.
  • This interference can lead to inaccurate interpretations of cell viability in studies involving these compounds.
  • Highlights the importance of validating MTT assay results with complementary methods, especially when using potential interfering agents.