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ArticleIranian journal of veterinary research2025

Impact of carboxymethyl dextran-asparaginase in NALM-6 cell apoptosis and autophagy.

M Azizian, G H Tamaddon, M Ashrafi, M Chahardahcherik, F Gharechahi

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Article in Iranian journal of veterinary research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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M AzizianPh.D. Student in Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
G H TamaddonDepartment of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Shiraz, Iran.
M AshrafiDepartment of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
M ChahardahcherikPh.D. Student in Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
F GharechahiMSc Student in Hematology, Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Shiraz, Iran.

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Abstract

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignant disorder in both humans and animals. L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) has limitations as a chemotherapy agent due to adverse effects and low serum stability. In a previous study, L-ASNase was chemically modified with carboxymethyl dextran to enhance its properties. Aims: This study aimed to validate the potential of these modifications using the NALM-6 cell line. Methods: NALM-6 cells were cultured and treated with various concentrations, including 0 IU/ml as negative control, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 IU/ml of modified L-ASNase and L-ASNase. The optimal concentration was determined at specific intervals, and viability and metabolic activity were assessed through Trypan blue and MTT tests. Flow cytometry, using Annexin V/PI staining, was employed to evaluate apoptosis. Real-time RT-PCR techniques were used to determine changes in the expression of the Results: The modified L-ASNase reduced the viability of NALM-6 cells and induced higher levels of apoptosis (P=0.001). Interestingly, the modified enzyme had a lesser impact on autophagy, which is important for avoiding treatment resistance. Conclusion: The modified L-ASNase showed enhanced effectiveness in reducing the viability of NALM-6 cells and induced higher levels of apoptosis. Interestingly, the modified enzyme had a lesser effect on autophagy, which is important as excessive autophagy can lead to treatment resistance. These findings suggest that the modified L-ASNase may have the potential to be a more effective chemotherapeutic agent for ALL treatments.

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaApoptosisAutophagyL-asparaginaseNALM-6 cell line

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PMID40386102
PMCPMC12085209

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