In the present study, we searched selective cytotoxicity and mitochondria mediated apoptosis of novel COX-2 inhibitor 2-(4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl)imidazo[1,2-] pyridine-8-carboxylic acid on B-lymphocytes and their mitochondria isolated from normal subjects and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients' blood. Our results showed this compound can selectively induce cellular and mitochondrial toxicity on ALL B-lymphocytes and mitochondria without any toxic effects on normal B-lymphocytes and their mitochondria. Taken together, the results of this study suggest that cancerous mitochondria are a potential target for the ALL B-lymphocytes. Selective toxicity of COX-2 inhibitor in cancerous mitochondria could be an attractive therapeutic option for the effective clinical management of therapy-resistant ALL.
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