BthTX-I from induces apoptosis in human breast cancer cell lines and decreases cancer stem cell subpopulation.

Background: Breast cancer is the neoplasm with both the highest incidence and mortality rate among women worldwide. Given the known snake venom cytotoxicity towards several tumor types, we evaluated the effects of BthTX-I from on MCF7, SKBR3, and MDAMB231 breast cancer cell lines.

Methods: BthTX-I cytotoxicity was determined via MTT 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazoliumbromide assay.