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Thieno[2,3-b]pyridines as a Novel Strategy Against Cervical Cancer: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Potential

Monika Čikeš Botić1, Sandra Marijan2, Mila Radan3

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|March 27, 2025
PubMed

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A novel thienopyridine derivative, compound 1, effectively reduced cervical cancer cell viability and decreased cancer stem cells (CSCs). It induced apoptosis and altered glycosphingolipid profiles, showing therapeutic potential.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality in women globally.
  • Limited therapeutic options exist for advanced or recurrent cervical cancer.
  • Novel therapeutic agents are urgently needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anti-cancer effects of a novel thieno[2,3-b]pyridine derivative (compound 1) on cervical cancer cell lines.
  • To evaluate compound 1's impact on cell viability, apoptosis, cancer stem cell populations, glycosphingolipid expression, and metabolic profiles.
  • To assess the therapeutic potential of compound 1 for cervical cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Cytotoxicity assessed using MTT assay.
  • Apoptosis rates measured by flow cytometry.
  • Metabolic profiling conducted via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • Glycosphingolipid (GSL) expression analyzed in cancer stem cells (CSCs) and non-CSCs.

Main Results:

  • Compound 1 demonstrated significant cytotoxicity against HeLa and SiHa cervical cancer cell lines.
  • Apoptosis was identified as the primary mechanism of cell death induced by compound 1.
  • A notable reduction in CSC populations was observed, particularly in SiHa cells.
  • Compound 1 altered GSL expression, decreasing GM2 and Gg3Cer levels in specific cell lines.
  • Metabolic profiling revealed significant metabolite alterations post-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Compound 1 exhibits promising anti-cancer activity against cervical cancer cells.
  • The compound's efficacy involves apoptosis induction and CSC reduction.
  • Alterations in GSLs and metabolic profiles contribute to its anti-cancer effects.
  • Compound 1 warrants further investigation as a potential therapeutic candidate for cervical cancer.
Keywords:
apoptosiscancer stem cells (CSCs)cervical cancercytotoxicityglycosphingolipids (GSLs)metabolomicsthieno[2,3-b]pyridines

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