Background/aim: Apoptosis resistance in cancer cells adapted to acidic microenvironments poses a challenge for effective treatment. This study investigated the potential use of caffeic acid as an adjunct therapy to overcome drug resistance in colorectal cancer cells under acidic conditions.
Materials And Methods: Long-term exposure to low-pH conditions induced resistance in HCT116 colorectal cancer cells. The effects of caffeic acid on proliferation, clonogenicity, and apoptosis induction were assessed alone and in combination with oxaliplatin and 5-Fluorouracil. The signaling pathways involved in drug resistance were examined by assessing the activities of PI3K/Akt and ERK1/2.
Results: Caffeic acid inhibited the proliferation and clonogenicity of acid-adapted cancer cells, and enhanced apoptosis when combined with anticancer drugs. Mechanistically, caffeic acid attenuated the hyperactivation of the PI3K/Akt and ERK1/2 signaling pathways associated with drug resistance.
Conclusion: Caffeic acid is a promising therapeutic agent for targeting resistant cancer cells in acidic microenvironments. Its ability to inhibit proliferation, sensitize cells to apoptosis, and modulate signaling pathways highlights its potential for overcoming drug resistance in cancer therapy.
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