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ArticleOncology research2026

Sunitinib and Fenofibrate as Combination Therapy for MDR Glioblastoma: Insights from

Saad Alobid, Hussam Albassam, Tebyan O Mirgany, Faris Almutairi, Mohammed Mufadhe Alanazi, Ahmed H Bakheit, Hanadi H Asiri, Eram Eltahir, Gamaleldin I Harisa

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Article in Oncology research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Saad AlobidDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Hussam AlbassamDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Tebyan O MirganyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Faris AlmutairiDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Mufadhe AlanaziDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed H BakheitDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Hanadi H AsiriDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Eram EltahirDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Gamaleldin I HarisaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Glioblastoma (GB) therapy is challenged by tumor heterogeneity and multidrug resistance (MDR), highlighting the need for effective therapies. This study aimed to explore the combined anticancer effects of Sunitinib (SNB) and Fenofibrate (FEN) on U87 cells. Methods: U87 cells were exposed to SNB, FEN, or their combination for 24 h, followed by evaluations of cell viability, migration, and clonogenic survival using MTT, scratch, and colony formation assays. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were quantified via the 2 Results: The results demonstrated that both SNB and FEN significantly reduced U87 cell viability, migration, and clonogenic potential, with the combination treatment exhibiting synergistic cytotoxicity. SNB alone markedly increased ROS levels, while FEN, individually or in combination, reduced oxidative stress. Although SNB diminished mitochondrial membrane potential, co-treatment with FEN restored MMP values close to control levels. Docking analyses revealed that SNB displayed strong affinities for TOP-II, JNK, and HDAC2, whereas FEN preferentially interacted with MMP-9, COX-2, CYP3A4, and GPX4, suggesting complementary mechanisms targeting oxidative stress, inflammation, and programmed cell death regulation. Conclusion: The combination of SNB and FEN represents a promising multi-targeted therapeutic approach against GB. SNB and FEN combination capable of modulating and reprogramming key molecular pathways involved in GB progression and MDR.

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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsDrug Resistance, MultipleDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFenofibrateGlioblastomaApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell SurvivalComputer SimulationHumansIndolesMembrane Potential, MitochondrialMolecular Docking SimulationReactive Oxygen SpeciesFenofibrateIndolesReactive Oxygen Speciesdrug repurposingGlioblastomaglutathione peroxidase 4matrix metalloproteinase-9mitochondrial membrane potentialreactive oxygen species (ROS)topoisomerase II

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PMID41930177
PMCPMC13040295

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