Department of Biochemistry , Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Med Oncol. 2024 Apr 9;41(5):111. doi: 10.1007/s12032-024-02346-0.
The use of doxorubicin (Dox) in the treatment of breast cancer negatively affects the intestines and other tissues. Many studies have proven that probiotics and vitamin D3 have antitumor and intestinal tissue-protecting properties. To achieve effectiveness and minimize side effects, the current study aims to administer Dox together with probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei) and vitamin D3. Forty-two female BALB/c inbred mice were divided into six groups: Group 1 (Control), Group 2 (Dox), Group 3 (Dox and probiotics), Group 4 (Dox and vitamin D3), Group 5 (Dox, probiotics, and vitamin D3), and Group 6 (probiotics and vitamin D3). The 4T1 mouse carcinoma cell line was injected into the mammary fat pad of each mouse. Gene expression was examined using quantitative real-time PCR. The treated groups (except group 6) showed significantly reduced tumor volume and weight compared to the control group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Probiotics/vitamin D3 with Dox reduced chemotherapy toxicity and a combination of supplements had a significant protective effect against Dox (P < 0.05, 0.01, 0.001). The treated groups (except 6) had significantly higher expression of Bax/Caspase 3 genes and lower expression of Bcl-2 genes than the control group (P < 0.05, 0.01). Coadministration of Dox with probiotics and vitamin D3 showed promising results in reducing tumor size, protecting intestinal tissue and influencing gene expression, suggesting a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment while reducing side effects.
多柔比星(Dox)在乳腺癌治疗中的应用会对肠道和其他组织产生负面影响。许多研究已经证明,益生菌和维生素 D3 具有抗肿瘤和肠道组织保护特性。为了实现疗效并最大程度减少副作用,本研究旨在联合应用多柔比星、益生菌(嗜酸乳杆菌和干酪乳杆菌)和维生素 D3。将 42 只雌性 BALB/c 近交系小鼠分为六组:第 1 组(对照组)、第 2 组(多柔比星组)、第 3 组(多柔比星和益生菌组)、第 4 组(多柔比星和维生素 D3 组)、第 5 组(多柔比星、益生菌和维生素 D3 组)和第 6 组(益生菌和维生素 D3 组)。将 4T1 小鼠乳腺癌细胞系注入每只小鼠的乳腺脂肪垫中。使用实时定量 PCR 检查基因表达。与对照组相比,除第 6 组外,其余治疗组的肿瘤体积和重量均显著减小(P<0.05,P<0.01)。多柔比星/益生菌/维生素 D3 联合化疗可降低化疗毒性,联合补充剂对多柔比星具有显著的保护作用(P<0.05,0.01,0.001)。与对照组相比,除第 6 组外,其余治疗组的 Bax/Caspase 3 基因表达显著升高,Bcl-2 基因表达显著降低(P<0.05,0.01)。多柔比星联合益生菌和维生素 D3 治疗可显著减小肿瘤体积,保护肠道组织,影响基因表达,提示该联合治疗策略可增强乳腺癌治疗效果,同时减少副作用。
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