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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2025

Anti-Tumor and Apoptotic Potential of 4-hydroxy-2-Methylbenzothiazole on MDA-MB-231 Cell Line.

Misbah Majeed, Tahir Maqbool, Tayyeba Majeed, Mahwish Arooj, Sohaib Danyaal, Ahmad Basirat, Awais Altaf, Sadia Naz, Maria Muddassir, Muzammal Mateen Azhar

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Misbah MajeedInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Center for Research in Molecular Medicine, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tahir MaqboolInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Center for Research in Molecular Medicine, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0003-3706-2582
Tayyeba MajeedInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Center for Research in Molecular Medicine, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mahwish AroojUniversity College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sohaib DanyaalSocial Security Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Ahmad BasiratDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Tallaght University and Peamount Health Care, Dublin, Ireland, Pakistan.
Awais AltafInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Center for Research in Molecular Medicine, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sadia NazAllied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Maria MuddassirM. Islam Medicine & Dental College Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Muzammal Mateen AzharInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Center for Research in Molecular Medicine, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Breast carcinoma is a prevalent and life-threatening disease in women, requiring early detection for effective treatment. Its development is influenced by genetic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors. The MDA-MB-231 cell line is widely used to investigate breast cancer biology and therapy. 4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole has demonstrated promising cellular effects, including antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and pro-apoptotic activities. The present research assessed the apoptotic, anti-proliferative, and antioxidant effects of 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole in MDA-MB-231 cells. The study was categorized into an untreated group and three experimental groups treated with different doses of 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole. Cell viability was evaluated using MTT, crystal violet, and trypan blue assays. Angiogenesis and apoptosis were measured by ELISA of VEGF and p53, while antioxidants were assessed by GSH and SOD levels. A 50 µg/ml dose of 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole showed significant effects compared to the control groups. MTT, crystal violet, and trypan blue assays revealed that 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole reduced the viability of MDA-MB-231 cells and promoted cell death. ELISA results further demonstrated a decrease in angiogenic potential, elevated p53 levels, and a reduction in SOD and GSH antioxidant levels. Additionally, scratch assay and DAPI/PI staining confirmed apoptosis. These findings suggest that 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzothiazole exerts significant apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.

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Antineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsApoptosisBenzothiazolesBreast NeoplasmsCell ProliferationNeovascularization, PathologicCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalFemaleHumansMDA-MB-231 CellsTumor Cells, CulturedAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsBenzothiazoles4 hydoxy-2-methyl benzothiazole MDA-MB-231 cellsanti-tumor activityApoptosisCell Viabilityoxidative stress

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