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ArticleHeliyon2024

Investigation the apoptotic effect of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) on MDA-MB 231 breast cancer epithelial cells via signaling pathways.

Soheila Montazersaheb, Raheleh Farahzadi, Ezzatollah Fathi, Mahsan Alizadeh, Shahabaddin Abdolalizadeh Amir, Alireza Khodaei Ardakan, Sevda Jafari

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Soheila MontazersahebMolecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Raheleh FarahzadiHematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Ezzatollah FathiDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Mahsan AlizadehDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
Shahabaddin Abdolalizadeh AmirDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
Alireza Khodaei ArdakanFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.
Sevda JafariNutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University of Tabriz · IRIslamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch · IRUniversity of Tabriz · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The discovery of novel cancer therapeutic strategies leads to the development of nanotechnology-based methods for cancer treatment. Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have garnered considerable interest owing to their size, shape, and capacity to modify chemical, optical, and photonic properties. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Ag-NPs on inducing of apoptosis in MDA-MB 231 cells by examining specific signaling pathways. Materials and methods: The cytotoxicity of Ag-NPs was determined using an MTT assay in MDA-MB 231 cells. The apoptotic effects were assessed using the Annexin-V/PI assay. Real-time PCR and western blotting were conducted to analyze the expression of apoptosis-related genes and proteins, respectively. Levels of ERK1/2 and cyclin D1 were measured using ELISA. Cell cycle assay was determined by flow cytometry. Cell migration was evaluated by scratch assay. Results: The results revealed that Ag-NPs triggered apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in MDA-MB 231 cells. The expression level of Bax (pro-apoptotic gene) was increased, while Bcl-2 (anti-apoptotic gene) expression was decreased. Increased apoptosis was correlated with increased levels of p53 and PTEN. Additionally, notable alterations were observed in protein expression related to the Janus kinase/Signal transducers (JAK/STAT) pathway, including Conclusions: Our findings revealed that Ag-NPs influenced the proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, and migration in MDA-MB 231 cells, possibly by modulating protein expression of the AKT/ERK/Cyclin D1 axis.

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Ag-NPsAnti-cancerApoptosisMDA-MB 231 cell lineSignaling pathways

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PMID38455550
PMCPMC10918200
OpenAlexW4392170079

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