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ArticleArchives of microbiology2026

Selective cytotoxicity of microcin H47 against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells: an antimicrobial peptide with therapeutic potential.

Farzaneh Mohammadzadeh Rostami, Saman Shalibeik

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Article in Archives of microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Farzaneh Mohammadzadeh RostamiDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0536-6071
Saman ShalibeikDepartment of Microbiology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. saman.shalibeik@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9105-6293

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Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancer represents a significant therapeutic challenge due to its aggressive behavior and limited treatment options. This study investigates the anticancer potential of microcin H47 (MccH47), a bacteriocin derived from clinical Escherichia coli isolates, against this malignancy. Among 120 screened Enterobacteriaceae isolates, 25 exhibited antimicrobial activity, with isolate 58 confirming MccH47 gene expression through molecular analysis. Cell viability assessment revealed a concentration-dependent reduction in cancer cell survival, while cell death analysis demonstrated approximately 86% apoptosis following 48 h of treatment. Gene expression studies identified significant downregulation of BCL2 and STAT3, indicating involvement of the STAT3/BCL-2 pathway in the observed effects. The extract exhibited biocompatibility toward normal fibroblasts, emphasizing MccH47's dual antimicrobial and antitumor properties with notable therapeutic selectivity. These findings support further development of MccH47 as a novel therapeutic agent for breast cancer treatment.

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Antimicrobial PeptidesAntineoplastic AgentsBacteriocinsBreast NeoplasmsTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalEscherichia coliFemaleHumansMDA-MB-231 CellsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2STAT3 Transcription FactorAntimicrobial PeptidesAntineoplastic AgentsBacteriocinsBCL2 protein, humanmicrocinProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2STAT3 protein, humanSTAT3 Transcription FactorAntimicrobial peptidesBreast cancerCell lineEscherichia coliMicrocin H47

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