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在微流控平台上评估芦荟对三维肝肿瘤球体的抗癌作用。

Assessment of Anticancer Effects of Aloe vera on 3D Liver Tumor Spheroids in a Microfluidic Platform.

作者信息

Tevlek Atakan, Kibar Gunes, Cetin Barbaros

机构信息

Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Micro Nano Particles (MNP) Research Group, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey.

出版信息

Biotechnol Bioeng. 2025 Sep;122(9):2592-2608. doi: 10.1002/bit.29033. Epub 2025 Jun 20.

Abstract

The search for effective anticancer therapies has increasingly focused on natural compounds like Aloe vera, renowned for its therapeutic properties. This study investigates the anticancer properties of Aloe vera on 3D liver tumor spheroids via a PDMS-based microfluidic device, providing a more physiologically realistic model compared to traditional 2D cultures. HepG2 cells were cultivated to generate 3D spheroids on-chip, thereafter subjected to different concentrations of Aloe vera and the chemotherapeutic drug Doxorubicin to evaluate cytotoxic effects. The microfluidic system, validated by COMSOL simulations, facilitated continuous perfusion and real-time assessment of cell viability over a duration of 10 days. The results indicated that Aloe vera markedly diminished cell viability by triggering apoptosis at concentrations over 12.5 mg/mL. IC50 values were determined at 72 h: 25 ± 0.10 mg/mL for Aloe vera and 5.47 ± 0.03 µg/mL for Doxorubicin in 2D cultures, but in 3D cultures, the IC50 values were 31.25 ± 0.14 mg/mL for Aloe vera and 8.33 ± 0.05 µg/mL for Doxorubicin. This study underscores the promise of Aloe vera as a natural anticancer agent and illustrates the efficacy of microfluidic platforms for enhanced drug screening and customized medicine applications.

摘要

对有效抗癌疗法的探索越来越聚焦于天然化合物,如以其治疗特性而闻名的芦荟。本研究通过基于聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)的微流控装置,研究了芦荟对三维肝肿瘤球体的抗癌特性,与传统的二维培养相比,该装置提供了一个更符合生理现实的模型。在芯片上培养HepG2细胞以生成三维球体,然后用不同浓度的芦荟和化疗药物阿霉素处理,以评估细胞毒性作用。经COMSOL模拟验证的微流控系统有助于持续灌注,并在10天的时间内实时评估细胞活力。结果表明,芦荟在浓度超过12.5毫克/毫升时,通过触发细胞凋亡显著降低细胞活力。在二维培养中,72小时时测定的半数抑制浓度(IC50)值为:芦荟为25±0.10毫克/毫升,阿霉素为5.47±0.03微克/毫升,但在三维培养中,芦荟的IC50值为31.25±0.14毫克/毫升,阿霉素为8.33±0.05微克/毫升。本研究强调了芦荟作为天然抗癌剂的前景,并说明了微流控平台在增强药物筛选和定制医学应用方面的功效。

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