Quinacrine inhibits GSTA1 activity and induces apoptosis through G₁/S arrest and generation of ROS in human non-small cell lung cancer cell lines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quinacrine (QC) is popular for its anti-malarial activity. It has been reported exhibiting anti-cancerous properties by suppressing nuclear factor-κB and activating p53 signaling; however, its effect on cellular pathways in human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has not been studied.

Materials and methods

Binding of QC with GSTA1 was studied computationally as well as through GST activity assay kit. Cell viability, cell cycle and mitochondrial membrane potential activity were studied using flow cytometry. RT-PCR and western blot were carried out to understand the involvement of various genes at their mRNA as well as protein level.

Results

QC inhibited the activity of GSTA1 approximately by 40-45% which inhibits cell survival and promotes apoptosis. QC red

SUBMITTER: Kumar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7210017 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature