407251

In Vitro Study of Anti-cancer Properties of Egyptian Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) Venom on Triple Negative Human Breast Cancer Cell Line MDA‑ MB‑ 231

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2025

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Basic and applied research of zoology

Abstract

Despite advances in therapy of breast cancer, it still remains a significant health concern. During the past recent years, various research studies have encompassed that novel therapeutic approaches are urgently needed. Scorpion venom has emerged as a promising anti-cancer agent. This is achieved primarily via scorpion venom-derived peptides revealed high and selective affinity for ionic channels over-expressed in many cancer cells. In particular, This study refer to the anti-cancer properties of L. quinquestriatus venom against human breast cancer cells MDA-MB-231. Cell viability was assessed using MTT assay. Apoptosis induction was evaluated using Annexin V/PI staining kit. Wound healing assay was employed to analyze cell migration. The MTT assay results demonstrated that L. quinquestriatus venom decreased the cell viability and had a selectively cytotoxicity against cancer cells, owing to its possible anti-cancer activity. The Annexin V-PI staining revealed a substantial increase in the percentage of apoptotic cells upon L. quinquestriatus venom treatment, and the wound healing assay showed a marked reduction by (~70%) in the migration ability after L. quinquestriatus venom treatment in comparison with non-treated cells. Significant decrease in human breast cancer cell viability (~ 60%) was observed after 48 hrs. of treatment with L. quinquestriatus venom compared with non-treated cells (P < 0.0001). These present findings provide evidence that L. quinquestriatus venom possesses potent anti-cancer properties and may be useful in the development of breast cancer treatment strategies.

DOI

10.21608/bfszu.2024.278885.1379

Keywords

Leiurus quinquestriatus venom, Cell viability, apoptosis, Cell migration, Human Breast Cancer Cell Line (MDA-MB-231)

Authors

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Jihad

Last Name

El-Qassas

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Department of zoology, Faculty of science, Zagazig university, Egypt

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jihadelqassas@gmail.com

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Zagazig

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First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

Abdelatti

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Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.

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mahmoudatti1@yahoo.com

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Zagazig

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First Name

Nagwa

Last Name

El-Badri

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Affiliation

Center of Excellence for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza 12578, Egypt

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nelbadri@zewailcity.edu.eg

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Zagazig

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2024

Article Issue

4

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53336

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-03-23

Publish Date

2025-01-01

Page Start

108

Page End

118

Print ISSN

1110-1555

Online ISSN

3062-5416

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https://bfszu.journals.ekb.eg/article_407251.html

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838

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Bulletin of Faculty of Science, Zagazig University

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https://bfszu.journals.ekb.eg/

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In Vitro Study of Anti-cancer Properties of Egyptian Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) Venom on Triple Negative Human Breast Cancer Cell Line MDA‑ MB‑ 231

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01 Feb 2025