[In vitro inhibitory effect of 23-HBA on angiogenesis].

Aim: To study the inhibitory effect of 23-HBA on angiogenesis in vitro.

Methods: The effect of 23-hydroxy butulinic acid (23-HBA) on the in vitro proliferation of human microcapillary endothelial cells(HMECs) was examined by sulfonylrhodamine B (SRB) assay. The effect of 23-HBA on endothelial cell migration, and tubule formation on Matrigel was also observed. The CD31 expression in HMECs was dectected by immunohistochemical staining.

Results: The proliferation of HMECs was inhibited significantly by 23-HBA with IC(50) being 40.44 mg/L. 23-HBA inhibited endothelial cell migration and tubule formation in a dose-dependent manner. The expression of CD31 in HMECs was reduced after treatment with 10 mg/L 23-HBA.

Conclusion: 23-HBA can inhibit angiogenesis in vitro, which would become a promising antiangiogenic drug.