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ArticleOncotarget2018

Combination of electroporation delivered metabolic modulators with low-dose chemotherapy in osteosarcoma.

Kheshwant S Gill, Philana Fernandes, Brian Bird, Declan M Soden, Patrick F Forde

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Article in Oncotarget, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Kheshwant S GillCancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Philana FernandesCancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Brian BirdCancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Declan M SodenCancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Patrick F FordeCancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
University College Cork · IEBon Secours Hospital Cork · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsteosarcoma accounts for roughly 60% of all malignant bone tumors in children and young adults. The five-year survival rate for localized tumors after surgery and chemotherapy is approximately 70% whilst it drastically reduces to 15-30% in metastatic cases. Metabolic modulation is known to increase sensitivity of cancers to chemotherapy. A novel treatment strategy in Osteosarcoma is needed to battle this devastating malady.

resultsElectroporation-delivered metabolic modulators were more effective in halting the cell cycle of Osteosarcoma cells and this negatively affects their ability to recover and proliferate, as shown in colony formation assays. Electroporation-delivered metabolic modulators increase the sensitivity of Osteosarcoma cells to chemotherapy and this combination reduces their survivability.

conclusionThis novel treatment approach highlights the efficacy of electroporation in the delivery of metabolic modulators in Osteosarcoma cells, and increased sensitivity to chemotherapy allowing for a lower dose to be therapeutic.

methodsMetabolic modulations of two Osteosarcoma cell lines were performed with clinically available modulators delivered using electroporation, and its combination with low-dose Cisplatin. The effects of Dicholoroacetic acid, 2-Deoxy-D-glucose and Metformin on cell cycle and recovery of Osteosarcoma cells were assessed. Their sensitivity to chemotherapy was also assessed when treated in combination with electroporation-delivered metabolic modulators.

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cell cyclecombination treatmentelectroporationmetabolic modulationosteosarcoma

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PMID30140384
PMCPMC6101145
OpenAlexW2886862100

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