Evaluation and comparison of three novel microbubbles: Enhancement of ultrasound-induced cell death and free radicals production
Evaluation and comparison of three novel microbubbles: Enhancement of ultrasound-induced cell death and free radicals production
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ultsonch.2008.10.003
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发表时间:
2009-03-01
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8.4
通讯作者:
Kondo, Takashi
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作者:
Hassan, Mariame A.;Feril, Loreto B., Jr.;Kondo, Takashi
Three novel lipid-shell-type microbubbles (MBs), AS-0100, BG6356A and BG6356B, have been evaluated for their impact on ultrasound (US)-induced cell death and free radicals production. Previously studied and well-characterized US exposure conditions were employed in which human myelomonocytic lymphoma U937 cells were exposed to 1 MHz pulsed US beam (0.3 W/cm(2), 10% duty factor) for 1 min with or without MBs. Three different concentrations of each MB were used. Apoptosis and cell lysis were assessed by examining phosphatidylserine externalization and by counting viable cells, respectively, 6 h post-exposure. Free radicals production and scavenging activities were evaluated using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)-spin trapping. The results showed that only AS-0100 and BG6356A were able to enhance the US-induced apoptosis, mainly by increasing the secondary necrosis. Apoptosis and cell lysis seemed to depend more on mechanical forces exerted by oscillating MBs while free radicals played a trivial role. BG series MBs exhibited pronounced scavenging activities. Generally, despite the need for further optimization, AS-0100 and BG6356A appear to be promising as adjuncts in cases where US-induced cell death is required. (c) 2008 Published by Elsevier B.V.