Author:
Varatanovic Sara,Stoiber Stefan,Haas Markus,Lein Alexander,Kadletz-Wanke Lorenz,Brkic Faris F.
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Gamma-secretase inhibitor MK0752 has shown a high therapeutic potential in different solid malignant tumors. Up to now, its antineoplastic effects were not investigated in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and particularly in human-papillomavirus (HPV)-positive tumors.
Methods
We conducted cytotoxic, migration, and clonogenic assays in two HPV-negative HNSCC cell lines (Cal27 and FaDu) and one HPV-positive cell line (SCC154). Furthermore, in order to assess the pro-apoptotic effects of MK0752, a Caspase 3/7 Glo assay was performed.
Results
Our experiments revealed antineoplastic effects of MK0752 in all three cell lines. Strong cytotoxic and antimigratory potential was shown in all cell lines, with strongest effects observed in the HPV-positive cell line. Meanwhile, anticlonogenic effects were only shown in Cal27 and SCC154. Most importantly, MK0752 induced apoptosis solely in HPV-positive SCC154.
Conclusions
Our novel findings indicate a therapeutic potential of MK0752 in HPV-positive HNSCC. Indeed, further investigation is needed for validation of our results and for the assessment of the mechanistic background.
Funder
Ph.D. Martina Hamböck Grant of the Vienna Medical Chamber
Medical Scientific Fund of the Mayor of the city of Vienna
Medical University of Vienna
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cancer Research,Oncology,General Medicine
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