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DM-1, sodium 4-[5-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-penta-1,4-dienyl]-2-methoxy-phenolate: a curcumin analog with a synergic effect in combination with paclitaxel in breast cancer treatment

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Autor(es):
Faiao-Flores, Fernanda ; Quincoces Suarez, Jose Agustin ; Pardi, Paulo Celso ; Maria, Durvanei Augusto
Número total de Autores: 4
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: TUMOR BIOLOGY; v. 33, n. 3, p. 11-pg., 2012-06-01.
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This paper describes a new method for the preparation of sodium 4-[5-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-penta-1,4-dienyl]-2-methoxy-phenolate, DM-1, and 3-oxo-penta-1,4-dienyl-bis (2-methoxy-phenolate), DM-2. The aim of this work was to evaluate the antitumor effects of DM-1 in adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment. Mice bearing mammary adenocarcinomas (Ehrlich ascites tumors) were treated with paclitaxel alone, DM-1 alone, and paclitaxel + DM-1. Tumor samples were used to perform cytological analysis by the Papanicolaou method and apoptosis analysis by annexin V and phosphorylated caspase 3. The paclitaxel + DM-1 group had decreased tumor areas and tumor volumes, and the frequency of metastasis was significantly reduced. This caused a decrease in cachexia, which is usually caused by the tumor. Furthermore, treatment with paclitaxel + DM-1 and DM-1 alone increased the occurrence of apoptosis up to 40% in tumor cells, which is 35% more than in the group treated with paclitaxel alone. This cell death was mainly caused through phosphorylated caspase 3 (11% increase in paclitaxel + DM-1 compared to the paclitaxel group), as confirmed by reduced malignancy criteria in the ascitic fluid. DM-1 emerges as a potential treatment for breast cancer and may act as an adjuvant in chemotherapy, enhancing antitumor drug activity with reduced side effects. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 04/11351-0 - Sintese de heterociclos prenilados a partir de produtos naturais.
Beneficiário:José Agustín Pablo Quincoces Suárez
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
Processo FAPESP: 06/59450-1 - Avaliacao da atividade antitumoral do composto sintetico dm-1 em ani mais portadores de tumor de ehrlich.
Beneficiário:FERNANDA FAIÃO FLORES
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica