Abstract Title:

Apoptosis induction by Epican Forte in HTLV-1 positive and negative malignant T-cells.

Abstract Source:

Leuk Res. 2006 Jul;30(7):869-81. Epub 2006 Jan 19. PMID: 16427125

Abstract Author(s):

S Harakeh, M Diab-Assaf, A Niedzwiecki, J Khalife, K Abu-El-Ardat, M Rath

Abstract:

The effects of a novel nutrient formulation Epican Forte (EF) were evaluated on proliferation and induction of apoptosis using non-cytotoxic concentrations against HTLV-1 positive (HuT-102&C91-PL) and negative (CEM&Jurkat) cells. EF showed anti-proliferative effect as determined by MTT assay and TGF mRNA protein expression using RT-PCR. EF resulted in the down-regulation of TGF-alpha and an up-regulation in TGF-beta2. EF caused a significant increase in apoptotic cells in the preG1 phase. These results were confirmed using Cell Death ELISA and Annexin V-FITC. Induction of apoptosis was caused by an up-regulation of p53, p21 and Bax protein levels and a down-regulation of Bcl-2alpha protein expression level.

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