Research Article

APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS

Volume: 48 Number: 3 June 15, 2020
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APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the the most commonly diagnosed cancer type being the second major reason of cancer-associated death in male particularly over the age of 50. Accumulating scientific evidences suggest the role oxidative stress and Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in prostate cancer. ROS are produced by carcinogenic molecules, infection, toxic compounds all of which can contribute to disturbed homeostasis and genetic mutation. Antioxidants can decrease the negative effects of ROS in vitro. The vitamins C (Ascorbic acid, Asc), A (beta carotenoids and retinoids, β-Crt) and E (alpha tocopherol, α-Toc) play important role in inhibiting oxidation and reducing the concentration of free radicals in the body. The aim of this study was to determine the anticancer effect of α-Toc, β-Crt and Asc on PC-3 prostate cancer cells in vitro. This was carried out by cell proliferation, ROS and Lipid Peroxidation assay, caspase-3 and propidium iodide staining experiments. The findings suggest that these agents behave as prooxidant by lowering cell viability and increasing the production of ROS and LPO in prostate cancer. These oxidants induce apoptosis as supported by propidium iodide and caspase-3 staining.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 15, 2020

Submission Date

January 29, 2019

Acceptance Date

July 11, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 48 Number: 3

APA
Ayna, A. (2020). APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, 48(3), 211-218. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.519212
AMA
1.Ayna A. APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS. HJBC. 2020;48(3):211-218. doi:10.15671/hjbc.519212
Chicago
Ayna, Adnan. 2020. “APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 48 (3): 211-18. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.519212.
EndNote
Ayna A (June 1, 2020) APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 48 3 211–218.
IEEE
[1]A. Ayna, “APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS”, HJBC, vol. 48, no. 3, pp. 211–218, June 2020, doi: 10.15671/hjbc.519212.
ISNAD
Ayna, Adnan. “APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 48/3 (June 1, 2020): 211-218. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.519212.
JAMA
1.Ayna A. APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS. HJBC. 2020;48:211–218.
MLA
Ayna, Adnan. “APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, vol. 48, no. 3, June 2020, pp. 211-8, doi:10.15671/hjbc.519212.
Vancouver
1.Adnan Ayna. APOPTOTIC EFFECTS OF BETA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL AND ASCORBIC ACID ON PC-3 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS. HJBC. 2020 Jun. 1;48(3):211-8. doi:10.15671/hjbc.519212

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