Methylsulfonylmethane sensitizes endometrial cancer cells to doxorubicin.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a commonly used diet supplement believed to decrease the inflammation in joints and fastens recovery in osteoarthritis, gastric mucosal injury, or obesity-related disorders. It was also suggested that MSM might play a beneficial role in cancer treatment.Purpose
So far, the MSM might have a potentially beneficial effect in endometrial cancer (EC) treatment.Study design
This study evaluated the effect and usefulness of MSM in combinatory therapy with known drug doxorubicin (DOX).Methods
The effect of combinational treatment of MSM and DOX on the induction of apoptosis was evaluated in EC cell lines (ISHIKAWA, MFE-296, MFE-280).Results
We observed that MSM itself induces apoptosis in EC cell lines, and pre-treatment with MSM for 24 h increases the sensitivity of EC cells to DOX-induced apoptosis and DNA damage and that effect might be regulated by p42/44 (Erk1/2) MAPK and Akt (protein kinase B).Conclusion
These results for the first time show that MSM might act as a sensitizer of EC cells to known drugs, for which EC cells quickly acquire resistance. Graphical abstract.
SUBMITTER: Kowalska K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8012311 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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