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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Decreased SLC16A13 Expression Level Can Increase Apoptosis in KATO2 Cell Line, A Promising Biomarker.

Samira Zavarpour, Habib Zarredar, Negar Pedram, Touraj Asvadi Kermani, Zahra Soleimani, Shahriyar Hashemzadeh, Atefeh Ansarin, Mortaza Raeisi

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Samira ZavarpourHematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Habib ZarredarTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-7217-7521
Negar PedramDepartment of biology,Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Touraj Asvadi KermaniTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Zahra SoleimaniTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Shahriyar HashemzadehTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Atefeh AnsarinTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Mortaza RaeisiHematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-3173-1610

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objectiveGastric cancer is a prevalent cancer type worldwide, and significant research efforts are focused on finding effective treatments. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of plasma membrane carriers, particularly solute carriers, in cancer progression. The SLC16A family, notably the SLC16A13 gene, plays a critical role in cancer development and tumor growth. This study aims to explore the impact of reducing SLC16A13 expression in gastric cancer cells on their survival, proliferation, and metastatic potential.

methodsGastric cancer cells (KATO2) were cultured in RPMI medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum. The cells were then transfected with SLC16A13 si-RNA to lower gene expression. The effects of this si-RNA on cell death and apoptosis were assessed using MTT and flow cytometry assays. Cell migration capabilities were evaluated using the scratch test. Western blot and Real-Time PCR were employed to measure SLC16A13 expression levels and protein detection. Additionally, RT-PCR was used to analyze changes in genes related to apoptosis and cell migration.

resultsThe reduction of SLC16A13 expression following si-RNA transfection significantly increased apoptosis and cell death in the KATO2 cell line after 72 hours (P < 0.0001). Furthermore, the study revealed that decreased SLC16A13 expression did not impact cancer cell migration. Cell viability, assessed by MTT assay, showed a significant decrease at 48 and 72 hours post-transfection (P < 0.0001).

conclusionThe findings indicate that targeting SLC16A13 can effectively increase cell death and apoptosis in gastric cancer cells, making it a viable therapeutic target.

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ApoptosisBiomarkers, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationStomach NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMonocarboxylic Acid TransportersRNA, Small InterferingTumor Cells, CulturedBiomarkers, TumorMonocarboxylic Acid TransportersRNA, Small Interferingand Real time-PCRApoptosisGastric cancersi-RNASLC16A13

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PMID38918656
PMCPMC11382838

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