In Vitro Assessment of Anti-Proliferative Activities of Ellagic Acid on Human Lung Cancer
Abstract
Lung cancer is a cancer type with a
high mortality rates in the world. Polyphenols found naturally in plants are
known for their antioxidant properties. Polyphenols are studied due to their
biological activity and nutritional antioxidant potential. Ellagic acid is a
natural compound contained in many plants like strawberry, cranberry, walnut,
pomegranate and raspberry. Ellagic acid is known for its antioxidant properties
and protects the body from harmful free radicals. In this study, due to its
potential to suppress cell growth in many cancer cells, ellagic acid, was used
to stimulate cell death in lung cancer cells, A549. Cytotoxic effects of
ellagic acid on A549 cells were determined by MTT
(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide) technique.
Moreover, ultrastructural and morphological changes were evaluated with TEM and
confocal microscopy techniques. Cytotoxicity test results showed that the
percentages of viability decreased by an increase in the applied dose and
morphological and ultrastructural analyzes showed that the cytotoxicity of this
agent caused changes as chromatin condensation, membrane blebbing, loss of
cristae that are considered as clear apoptosis signes. Based on our results
ellagic acid may be recommended for further research on different types of
cancer in order to find an alternative agent for cancer treatment.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Emre Çömlekçi
This is me
0000-0002-7597-0381
Türkiye
Hüseyin İzgördü
0000-0002-1377-2988
Türkiye
Mehtap Kutlu
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0000-0002-8816-1487
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 26, 2019
Submission Date
August 1, 2019
Acceptance Date
August 23, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 6 Number: 2