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Published on: August 23, 2013
Expression Analysis for the Identification of Genes Involved in Acquired Resistance to Cisplatin in Osteosarcoma
Koutarou Takazawa1, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya1, Ueda Yoshimichi2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa.
Background:
Clinical observations indicate that tumour cells can acquire tolerance when an anticancer drug is administered repeatedly. In the present study, the gene expression in cisplatin-resistant cells was analysed to identify early changes in gene expression in the course of cisplatin exposure.
Materials And Methods:
After establishing a cisplatin-resistant human osteosarcoma subline (OST/R) and two additional sublines by more brief repeated exposure, cDNA expression microarrays were used to study genes linked with prolonged exposure to cisplatin of human cancer cells.
Results:
OST/R cells showed increased expression of 17 genes and reduced expression of 14. Genes associated with DNA repair, apoptosis, cell cycle progression, and proliferation were associated with the acquired resistance. Genes showing early changes were also identified.
Conclusion:
Identification of genes showing altered expression in the early stages of development of resistance to cisplatin may help to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of this drug.
Insights
This study identified early gene expression changes in cancer cells developing resistance to cisplatin. Understanding these changes can help improve chemotherapy effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
Background:
- Tumor cells can develop tolerance to anticancer drugs with repeated administration.
- Cisplatin resistance is a significant challenge in cancer chemotherapy.
- Early identification of resistance mechanisms is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze gene expression in cisplatin-resistant cells.
- To identify early molecular changes during the development of cisplatin resistance.
- To understand the genetic basis of acquired tolerance to cisplatin.
Main Methods:
- Established cisplatin-resistant human osteosarcoma sublines (OST/R).
- Utilized cDNA expression microarrays for gene expression analysis.
- Investigated gene expression profiles following prolonged cisplatin exposure.
Main Results:
- Identified 17 genes with increased and 14 genes with decreased expression in resistant cells.
- Observed alterations in genes related to DNA repair, apoptosis, cell cycle, and proliferation.
- Pinpointed specific genes exhibiting early changes in expression during resistance development.
Conclusions:
- Early detection of altered gene expression can predict cisplatin resistance.
- Understanding these early genetic changes may enhance cisplatin's therapeutic efficacy.
- This research provides insights into molecular mechanisms of acquired chemoresistance.
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