Research Article

INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS

Volume: 2 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the IC₅₀ value of Thiocolchicoside on A549 human non-small cell lung cancer cells using the MTT assay and to investigate its antiproliferative and wound healing effects. Methods: The cytotoxic and wound healing effects of Thiocolchicoside on A549 cells were evaluated in vitro. Cell viability was assessed at 24, 48, and 72 hours by MTT assay to calculate IC₅₀ values. Additionally, an in vitro wound healing (scratch) assay was performed to evaluate cell migration. Results: The IC₅₀ value of Thiocolchicoside at 24 hours was found to be 2.693×10⁻⁴ M. MTT assay results showed significant cytotoxicity at high concentrations, while lower concentrations had no significant effect or increased cell viability. Cytotoxic effects increased over time, being more evident at 48 and 72 hours. In wound healing assays, low concentrations of Thiocolchicoside significantly enhanced wound closure, whereas higher concentrations reduced this effect. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between concentrations at 24 and 48 hours, except for the lowest concentration at 24 hours. Conclusion: Thiocolchicoside exerts dose- and time-dependent cytotoxic effects on A549 cells and may promote wound healing at low concentrations, suggesting potential dual roles in cancer treatment and tissue repair.

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Supporting Institution

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) 2209A

Project Number

1919B012406535

Ethical Statement

Ethics committee approval is not required

Thanks

I would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) for supporting my undergraduate thesis project.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Basic Pharmacology, Medical Pharmacology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Atasever, S., Aydın, A., & Uğan, R. A. (2025). INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS. Current Research in Health Sciences, 2(2), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.62425/crihs.1703748
AMA
1.Atasever S, Aydın A, Uğan RA. INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS. Curr Res Health Sci. 2025;2(2):61-66. doi:10.62425/crihs.1703748
Chicago
Atasever, Seher, Aylin Aydın, and Rüstem Anıl Uğan. 2025. “INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS”. Current Research in Health Sciences 2 (2): 61-66. https://doi.org/10.62425/crihs.1703748.
EndNote
Atasever S, Aydın A, Uğan RA (June 1, 2025) INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS. Current Research in Health Sciences 2 2 61–66.
IEEE
[1]S. Atasever, A. Aydın, and R. A. Uğan, “INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS”, Curr Res Health Sci, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 61–66, June 2025, doi: 10.62425/crihs.1703748.
ISNAD
Atasever, Seher - Aydın, Aylin - Uğan, Rüstem Anıl. “INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS”. Current Research in Health Sciences 2/2 (June 1, 2025): 61-66. https://doi.org/10.62425/crihs.1703748.
JAMA
1.Atasever S, Aydın A, Uğan RA. INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS. Curr Res Health Sci. 2025;2:61–66.
MLA
Atasever, Seher, et al. “INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS”. Current Research in Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 61-66, doi:10.62425/crihs.1703748.
Vancouver
1.Seher Atasever, Aylin Aydın, Rüstem Anıl Uğan. INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIPROLIFERATIVE EFFECTS OF THIOCOLCHICOSIDE ON A549 LUNG CANCER CELLS. Curr Res Health Sci. 2025 Jun. 1;2(2):61-6. doi:10.62425/crihs.1703748

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