The Anti-inflammatory and apoptotic effects of L. Officinal extracts on HT 29 and Caco-2 human colorectal carcinoma cell lines

Authors

  • Marzieh Lotfian Sargazi Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  • Zahra Miri Karam Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  • Ali Shahraki Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
  • Mahboobeh Raeiszadeh Herbal and traditional medicines research center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, kerman, Iran
  • Mohammad Javad Rezazadeh Khabaz Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
  • Abolfazl Yari Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31661/gmj.v13i.3341

Keywords:

Colorectal Cancer; Levisticum Officinale Koch; Lovage; Apoptosis; Anti-cancer; Anti-inflammation

Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer is among the deadliest cancers in the world. Due to the occurrence of side effects related to current standard therapy, researchers are seeking better alternative treatments. For many years, herbs have been a promising source for discovering therapeutic compounds. the primary objective of this research was to examine the distinctive apoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by Levisticum officinale Koch (lovage) on HT-29 and Caco-2 cell lines. Materials and Methods: The maceration method was used to prepare different extracts (ethanol, dichloromethane, petroleum, and residues) from the plant. These extracts were tested on two colon cancer cell lines - HT-29 and Caco-2 - using the MTT assay to determine the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values. we evaluated the expression levels of inflammatory genes (IKKb, IKKa, and REIB) using real-time PCR. We also assessed Cox-2 protein expression using western blot analysis. The western blot was also used to analyze apoptosis-related proteins, including Caspase-3, BAX, and Bcl-2. Results: The dichloromethane extract of Levisticum officin (DELO) exhibited a high cytotoxic effect on Caco-2 and HT-29 cell lines, with IC50 values of 106.0±2 µg/mL in HT-29 cells and 175.3±4 µg/mL in Caco-2 cells after 72 hours. None of the lovage extracts showed a significant cytotoxic effect on non-cancerous cells. Furthermore, the group treated with DELO showed a lower expression level of inflammatory genes and COX-2 protein compared to the control group. treatment with DELO resulted in an increase in Caspase-3 protein and BAX/Bcl-2 ratio in both HT-29 and Caco-2 cells. Conclusion: According to this study, DELO has the potential to act as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent. Further research on the compounds present in DELO and their effect on various signaling pathways could help in the development of new drugs for diseases where inflammation or cells escape from apoptosis play a crucial role.

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