Research Article

AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines

Volume: 15 Number: 1 March 30, 2026
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AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines

Abstract

The Ataxia Telangiectasia mutation (ATM) codes for a protein for serine/threonine kinase. Phosphorylation of ATM prevents tumor formation by preserving genomic integrity. Somatic mutations in the ATM gene have been identified in some types of ovarian cancer. Therefore, in this study, we tested the anticancer effects of ATM inhibition with AZD-1390 in ovarian cancer cells to eliminate these mutations. Our results showed that AZD-1390 exhibited an antiproliferative effect by decreasing cell viability in ovarian cancer cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Further analysis revealed that AZD-1390 significantly inhibited the migration potential and increased ROS activity and apoptotic cell death. Our findings together suggest that ATM inhibition with AZD-1390 is effective in treating ovarian cancer cells and further investigation will contribute to this study.

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Thanks

We would like to thank the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB) project number 22701.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cell Development, Proliferation and Death, Signal Transduction

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 30, 2026

Submission Date

August 9, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 3, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Saruhan, S., Özdemir, D., & Agca, C. A. (2026). AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, 15(1), 152-159. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1761575
AMA
1.Saruhan S, Özdemir D, Agca CA. AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. TJNS. 2026;15(1):152-159. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1761575
Chicago
Saruhan, Seher, Deniz Özdemir, and Can Ali Agca. 2026. “AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-Triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi 15 (1): 152-59. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1761575.
EndNote
Saruhan S, Özdemir D, Agca CA (March 1, 2026) AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 15 1 152–159.
IEEE
[1]S. Saruhan, D. Özdemir, and C. A. Agca, “AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”, TJNS, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 152–159, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.46810/tdfd.1761575.
ISNAD
Saruhan, Seher - Özdemir, Deniz - Agca, Can Ali. “AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-Triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 15/1 (March 1, 2026): 152-159. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1761575.
JAMA
1.Saruhan S, Özdemir D, Agca CA. AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. TJNS. 2026;15:152–159.
MLA
Saruhan, Seher, et al. “AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-Triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 152-9, doi:10.46810/tdfd.1761575.
Vancouver
1.Seher Saruhan, Deniz Özdemir, Can Ali Agca. AZD-1390 Impairs Cell Mobility and Induces ROS-triggered Apoptotic Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. TJNS. 2026 Mar. 1;15(1):152-9. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1761575

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