摘要
Objective： The aim of this study was to detect apoptosis rates of Her-2 overexpression breast cancer cells, which were administrated with vitamin E succinate （VES） combined with paclitaxel at different dosages, or administrated alone; to discuss the mechanism of their actions. Methods： Using immunohistochemical method to detect Her-2 expression of MDA- MB-453 cells. Using TUNEL assay to detect apoptosis rates of MDA-MB-453 ceils, with the concentrations at 10, 20 mg/L of VES and 50, 100 nmol/L of paclitaxel, and also combined together for 24 or 48 h. Then compared apoptosis action of various combinations. Results： The expression rate of 95% Her-2 was interval （63.32%, 69.60%）; VES and paclitaxel both induced apoptosis of MDA-MB-453 cells, and it is dose to time dependence. It was strongest in apoptosis at 10 mg/L VES and 100 nmol/L paclitaxel in MDA-MB-453 cells 48 h later. Conclusion： VES and paclitaxel both induced apoptosis of MDA-MB-453 cells. It is stronger when the two drugs are administrated together. The mechanism is probably related to reduction of bcl-2 expression, so as to be more sensitive to paclitaxel. Synergistic effect is also possible for the two drugs influence tumor cells in different growing phases.
基金
Supported by a grant from the Educational Department of Province Heilonjiang (No. 11521185)
