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Fish Lipid against Prostate Cancer (PC-3) through Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest
1Fish Biology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India.
Abstract:
Anti-proliferative and apoptotic activities of different concentrations (10-50 μg/ml) of total lipid of the freshwater fish, Labeo rohita against human prostate cancer cells (PC3) were assessed using cells viability analysis by MTT assay, intracellular ROS generation and nuclear condensation. The cell cycle analysis for DNA content was performed by flow cytometry. The fish lipid was found to be effective which changed the characteristic morphology of PC3cells and also decreased their cells number. The fish lipid significantly induced the cell cycle arrest and level of ROS which caused apoptosis in PC3cells. The anti-proliferative and apoptotic roles of the fish lipid against the cells of prostate cancer may be helpful for the prevention and development of anticancer drug.
Insights
Total lipids from Labeo rohita fish demonstrated significant anti-proliferative effects on human prostate cancer cells (PC3). This fish lipid induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, suggesting potential for novel anticancer drug development.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Cancer Biology
Background:
- Prostate cancer remains a significant global health challenge.
- There is a continuous need for novel therapeutic agents with improved efficacy and reduced side effects.
- Natural products are a promising source for anticancer drug discovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the anti-proliferative and apoptotic potential of total lipid extracted from the freshwater fish Labeo rohita.
- To evaluate the effects of Labeo rohita lipid on human prostate cancer cells (PC3).
Main Methods:
- Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay.
- Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and nuclear condensation were measured.
- Cell cycle analysis was performed using flow cytometry.
Main Results:
- Labeo rohita total lipid exhibited significant anti-proliferative activity against PC3 cells.
- The fish lipid altered PC3 cell morphology and reduced cell number.
- Significant induction of cell cycle arrest and elevated ROS levels were observed, leading to apoptosis in PC3 cells.
Conclusions:
- Labeo rohita total lipid possesses potent anti-proliferative and apoptotic properties against prostate cancer cells.
- These findings highlight the potential of Labeo rohita lipid as a basis for developing new anticancer drugs.
- Further research into the specific compounds and mechanisms is warranted.
