[Effect of Celecoxib on cycloxygenase-2 expression and inducing apoptosis in Tca8113 cell lines].
OBJECTIVE
To observe whether Celecoxib could inhibit the growth, regulate the expression of COX-2 and induce apoptosis of Tca8113 cells.


METHODS
Tca8113 cells were incubated with different concentrations of Celecoxib for 24, 48 and 72 h, and MTT was used to calculate growth inhibition rate. The expression of COX-2 protein and mRNA in Tca8113 cells was detected with SP immunohistochemistry staining and fluorescent quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Morphology of apoptosis cells was observed by fluorescence microscopy, and Annexin V-FITC/PI double labeling method was employed to detect early stage cell apoptosis.


RESULTS
COX-2 protein was strongly expressed in Tca8113 cells and was suppressed by Celecoxib. The growth and proliferation of Tca8113 cells treated with Celecoxib were inhibited in a dose-dependent manner. Celecoxib treatment resulted in significant increase in apoptosis and early apoptotic rate. Fluorescent quantitative real-time RT-PCR results showed no significant effet on regulating expression of COX-2 mRNA.


CONCLUSIONS
Celecoxib shows a significant effect on inhibiting expression of COX-2 in Tca8113 cells, this is probably related to growth inhibition and inducing apoptosis of Tca8113 cells.
Li
Wei-zhong
WZ
Dept. of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Wang
Xiao-yan
XY
Ding
Yan-qing
YQ
D017209:Apoptosis; D000068579:Celecoxib; D002460:Cell Line; D045744:Cell Line, Tumor; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D006801:Humans; D011720:Pyrazoles; D013449:Sulfonamides
D011720:Pyrazoles; D013449:Sulfonamides; D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D000068579:Celecoxib