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- - Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents 15% of breast cancer cases and is a severe form, prompting research into safer treatment options, such as herbal remedies.
- - The study investigated the effects of Sambucus Ebulus (S. ebulus) extract on TNBC by testing it against cancer cells (MDAMB-231) and normal breast cells (MCF-10A), focusing on cell proliferation, apoptosis, and gene expression.
- - Results showed that S. ebulus extract significantly reduced cancer cell growth and viability without harming normal cells, suggesting it may be a safe and effective herbal treatment for breast cancer.
Article Abstract
Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for 15% of all breast cancer (BC) cases and is a severe type of BC. Since medicinal herbs containing biocompatible substances that are accepted by patient more than chemical therapeutics, they can be considered a safe option for treating BC.
Objective: This study evaluated the effect of Sambucus Ebulus (S. ebulus) extract on a model of TNBC.
Methods: S. ebulus extract was prepared using petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and methanol. The petroleum ether extract was fractionated and analyzed using vacuum liquid chromatography and GC-MS, respectively. MDAMB- 231 and MCF-10A were used as TNBC and normal breast cells, respectively. Flowcytometry and MTT assays were performed to evaluate cell cycle, apoptosis, and viability of the cells. Gene expression analysis was performed using RT-qPCR. Nude mouse allograft tumor models were used, and pathological sections were evaluated.
Results: The findings indicated that S. ebulus extract remarkably decreased cell proliferation and viability. The extract had no toxicity to the normal breast cells but efficiently killed the cancer cells. Cell cycle- and apoptosisrelated gene expression showed that fraction 4 of S. ebulus extract significantly increased the expression of Bax, Bak, P53, and c-MYC.
Conclusion: This study showed satisfactory results of the effect of S. ebulus extract on clearing BC cells both in vitro and in vivo. Thus, S. ebulus extract may be a safe herbal compound for eliminating BC cells without toxicity to host cells.
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