Enhancing Doxorubicin Sensitivity in Osteosarcoma Cancer Cells: Unveiling the Role of Resveratrol-Induced Oxidative DNA Damage

Abstract

Introduction

Our current research aims to investigate how Resveratrol influences DOX-induced apoptosis in Saos-2 cells resulting from DNA damage.

Methods

Saos-2 cells were cultured with DOX, and an MTT assay was conducted to evaluate cell viability. The expression levels of DNA damage markers were evaluated using qRT-PCR and western blotting methods. Apoptosis was also investigated by flow cytometry.

Results

In a dose-dependent way, DOX produced a profuse suppression of cell proliferation. This study investigates the effect of Resveratrol on DOX-induced apoptosis due to DNA damage in Saos-2 cells (P<0.05). There was an increase in H2AX, ATR, ATM, Rad51, and p53 expression, possibly contributing to subsequent apoptosis. Furthermore, Resv enhanced the apoptosis caused by DOX in Saos-2 cells.

Conclusion

The findings from the current research provide an understanding of how Resv plays a role in potentially treating osteosarcoma by enhancing DOX-induced apoptosis.

Keywords

pharmacology - drug research - chemical biology

Publication History

Received: 23 January 2025

Accepted: 24 March 2025

Article published online:
24 April 2025

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