Role of the Copper(II) Complex Cu[15]pyN5 in Intracellular ROS and Breast Cancer Cell Motility and Invasion
Role of the Copper(II) Complex Cu[15]pyN5 in Intracellular ROS and Breast Cancer Cell Motility and Invasion
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DOI:
10.1111/cbdd.12521
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发表时间:
2015-10-01
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3
通讯作者:
Oliveira, Nuno G.
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作者:
Fernandes, Ana S.;Florido, Ana;Oliveira, Nuno G.
Multiple mechanisms related to metastases undergo redox regulation. Cu[15]pyN(5) is a redox-active copper(II) complex previously studied as a chemotherapy sensitizer in mammary cells. The effects of a cotreatment with Cu[15]pyN(5) and doxorubicin (dox) were evaluated in two human breast cancer cell lines: MCF7 (low aggressiveness) and MDA-MB-231 (highly aggressive). Cu[15]pyN(5) decreased MCF7-directed cell migration. In addition, a cotreatment with dox and Cu[15]pyN(5) reduced the proteolytic invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells. Cell detachment was not affected by exposure to these agents. Cu[15]pyN(5) and dox significantly increased intracellular ROS in both cell lines. This increase could be at least partially due to H2O2 accumulation. The combination of Cu[15]pyN(5) with dox may be beneficial in breast cancer treatment as it could help reduce cancer cell migration and invasion. Moreover, the ligand [15]pyN(5) has a high affinity for copper(II) and displays potential anti-angiogenic properties. Overall, we present a potential drug that might arrest the progression of breast cancer by different and complementary mechanisms.