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ArticlePloS one2023

Shenqi Fuzheng injection reverses M2 macrophage-mediated cisplatin resistance through the PI3K pathway in breast cancer.

Bin Yan, Rong Shi, Yi-Yu Lu, Dong-Dong Fang, Mei-Na Ye, Qian-Mei Zhou

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Bin YanInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Rong ShiShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yi-Yu LuInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Dong-Dong FangInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Mei-Na YeLonghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Qian-Mei ZhouInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0275-9999
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundShenqi Fuzheng injection (SQFZ) combined with chemotherapy can sensitize tumour cells. However, the mechanisms underlying SQFZ's effects remain unknown. In human breast cancer cell lines and M2 macrophages, we showed that SQFZ was a significantly potent agent of sensitization.

methodsThe human breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-231/DDP, and the human acute leukaemia mononuclear cell line, THP-1, were used. MDA-MB-231/DDP breast cancer xenografts were established to monitor tumour growth. Resistance-associated proteins were examined by western blotting. Levels of cytokines and chemokines were detected by ELISA. Cell viability was measured using the MTT assay. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometric analysis.

resultsSQFZ significantly enhanced the capability of cisplatin to reduce tumour mass. SQFZ and cisplatin decreased the expression of CD206 by 1.89-fold and increased that of CD86 by 1.76-fold as compared to cisplatin alone. The levels of PGE2, IL-6, and CCL1 decreased significantly, and the activation of p-PI3K and the expressions of P-gp and ABCG2 were also inhibited by SQFZ in combination with cisplatin treatment in vivo. The survival following cisplatin administration of 60 μM and 120 μM reduced significantly in the presence of SQFZ in MDA-MB-231/DDP and M2 co-cultured cells. IGF-1, a PI3K activator, combined with SQFZ weakened the effects of SQFZ-induced apoptosis from 28.7% to 10.5%. The effects of IGF-1 on increasing the expressions of P-gp, ABCG2, and Bcl-2, and decreasing that of Bax were reversed by SQFZ.

conclusionOur findings provide evidence that SQFZ is a potential therapeutic drug for cancer therapy.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCisplatinDrug Resistance, NeoplasmDrugs, Chinese HerbalFemaleHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor IPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesAntineoplastic AgentsCisplatinDrugs, Chinese HerbalInsulin-Like Growth Factor IPhosphatidylinositol 3-Kinasesshenqi fuzheng

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PMCPMC9873177
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