Published January 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Apoptosis mediated by caspase-3 and p53-dependent anticancer effects of 159Gd-DTPA-BMA complex

  • 1. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (Brazil). Faculdade de Farmacia
  • 2. Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear-Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (Brazil)

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In this work the apoptosis mediated by caspase-3 and p53-dependent anticancer effects of 159Gd-DTPA-BMA metal complex were evaluated against RT2 glioblastoma cells. The results showed that the mechanism of cell death involves apoptosis by caspase-3 activation. Furthermore, the involvement of p53 protein triggered by 159Gd-DTPA-BMA in these cells was verified preliminarily. Considering these finding, the radioactive complex can be considered as potential therapeutic alternative agent against cancer. (author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
295
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 63-66
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

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