Effects of TGF beta1 autocrine blockage on osteosarcoma cells

Chin Med Sci J. 2004 Jun;19(2):155-6.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effects of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1) autocrine blockage on proliferation activity and drug sensitivity of osteosarcoma. METHODS; Northern blot, MTT determination, and 3H thymidine incorporation were used to investigate the effects of antisense TGF beta1 gene on osteosarcoma.

Results: The proliferation of osteosarcoma cells transfected by antisense TGF beta1 gene was suppressed markedly, and adriamycin sensitivity was significantly increased.

Conclusion: Blockage of osteosarcoma cells TGF beta1 autocrine loop inhibits cell proliferation and enhances chemotherapy sensitivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Antisense Elements (Genetics) / biosynthesis
  • Antisense Elements (Genetics) / genetics
  • Autocrine Communication / drug effects*
  • Bone Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cell Division / drug effects
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Doxorubicin / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Osteosarcoma / metabolism
  • Osteosarcoma / pathology*
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • Transfection
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / biosynthesis
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / genetics*
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta1

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Antisense Elements (Genetics)
  • RNA, Messenger
  • TGFB1 protein, human
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta1
  • Doxorubicin