Radio-sensitization of head and neck cancer cells by a combination of poly(I:C) and cisplatin through downregulation of survivin and c-IAP2 (CROSBI ID 255728)
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Mikulandra, Martina ; Kobeščak, Antonio ; Verillaud, Benjamin ; Busson, Pierre ; Matijević Glavan, Tanja
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Radio-sensitization of head and neck cancer cells by a combination of poly(I:C) and cisplatin through downregulation of survivin and c-IAP2
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common cancers. Concurrent radio-chemotherapy is the standard of care for advanced tumors. However, there is a need for more efficient regimens with less side effects resulting from high doses. Therefore, we set out to explore the therapeutic potential of ternary combinations by bringing together irradiation, cis-platinum and a TLR3 agonist, poly(I:C), with the aim to reduce the dosage of each treatment. This approach is based on our previous work, which revealed a selective cytotoxic effect of TLR3 agonists against malignant cells when combined with other anti- neoplastic agents. METHODS: We explored the survival of HNSCC-derived cells (Detroit 562, FaDu, SQ20B and Cal27) using MTT and caspase 3/7 activation assays. The radio- sensitization effects of poly(I:C) and cisplatin were assessed using Western blotting, cell cycle progression, ROS formation and qRT- PCR assays. RESULTS: We found that the combination of poly(I:C) and cisplatin downregulated c-IAP2 and survivin expression, reduced cell survival, induced anti-apoptotic gene expression and apoptosis, increased ROS formation and induced G2/M cell cycle arrest in the HNSCC-derived cells tested. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that a combined poly(I:C) and cisplatin treatment reduces the survival and induces the radio-sensitivity of HNSCC- derived cells, thus providing a rationale for the development of novel strategies for the treatment of head and neck cancer.
Cisplatin ; Head and neck cancer ; Poly(I:C) ; Radio-sensitization ; TLR3 ; Therapy
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Podaci o izdanju
42 (1)
2018.
29-40
objavljeno
2211-3428
2211-3436
10.1007/s13402-018-0403-7