Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antiproliferative properties of Cu(Phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 on human cancer cell lines. Specifically, the study investigated its effects on the proliferation of colorectal carcinoma (HT-29) and ovarian carcinoma (A2780) cells, determined the I...

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Main Authors: Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla, Theng, Ng Chin, Yen, Fong Lai, Keong, Yong Yoke, Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul, Ahmad, Zuraini
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Published: Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd 2025
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author Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla
Theng, Ng Chin
Yen, Fong Lai
Keong, Yong Yoke
Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul
Ahmad, Zuraini
author_facet Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla
Theng, Ng Chin
Yen, Fong Lai
Keong, Yong Yoke
Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul
Ahmad, Zuraini
author_sort Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla
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description Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antiproliferative properties of Cu(Phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 on human cancer cell lines. Specifically, the study investigated its effects on the proliferation of colorectal carcinoma (HT-29) and ovarian carcinoma (A2780) cells, determined the IC50 values, measured caspase-9 activity, and assessed the degree of DNA fragmentation. Methods: The antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of standardized Cu(phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 were evaluated at varying concentrations (1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 20 µM) over 24, 48, and 72 h. Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay, whereas caspase-9 activity was measured using fluorometric assay kits and a fluorophotometer. DNA fragmentation was analyzed using the Cell Death Detection ELISA Plus kit. Results: The results demonstrated a time- and concentration-dependent reduction in cell viability for both cell lines. Notably, A2780 cells exhibited a lower IC50 (1.76 ± 0.406 µM at 72 h) compared to HT-29 cells (7.03 ± 0.635 µM), indicating greater sensitivity. However, the compound did not significantly alter caspase-9 expression nor induce DNA fragmentation when compared to the control. Conclusion: Cu(phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 exerts a significant anti-proliferative effect without triggering apoptosis, suggesting a non-apoptotic mechanism of cytotoxicity that warrants further investigation.
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spelling upm-1209052025-10-15T03:51:51Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120905/ Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla Theng, Ng Chin Yen, Fong Lai Keong, Yong Yoke Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul Ahmad, Zuraini Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antiproliferative properties of Cu(Phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 on human cancer cell lines. Specifically, the study investigated its effects on the proliferation of colorectal carcinoma (HT-29) and ovarian carcinoma (A2780) cells, determined the IC50 values, measured caspase-9 activity, and assessed the degree of DNA fragmentation. Methods: The antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of standardized Cu(phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 were evaluated at varying concentrations (1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 20 µM) over 24, 48, and 72 h. Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay, whereas caspase-9 activity was measured using fluorometric assay kits and a fluorophotometer. DNA fragmentation was analyzed using the Cell Death Detection ELISA Plus kit. Results: The results demonstrated a time- and concentration-dependent reduction in cell viability for both cell lines. Notably, A2780 cells exhibited a lower IC50 (1.76 ± 0.406 µM at 72 h) compared to HT-29 cells (7.03 ± 0.635 µM), indicating greater sensitivity. However, the compound did not significantly alter caspase-9 expression nor induce DNA fragmentation when compared to the control. Conclusion: Cu(phen)(C-dimethylglycine)NO3 exerts a significant anti-proliferative effect without triggering apoptosis, suggesting a non-apoptotic mechanism of cytotoxicity that warrants further investigation. Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120905/1/120905.pdf Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla and Theng, Ng Chin and Yen, Fong Lai and Keong, Yong Yoke and Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul and Ahmad, Zuraini (2025) Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 18 (6). pp. 76-80. ISSN 0974-2441; eISSN: 2455-3891 https://www.journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ajpcr/article/view/54576 10.22159/ajpcr.2025v18i6.54576
spellingShingle Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla
Theng, Ng Chin
Yen, Fong Lai
Keong, Yong Yoke
Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul
Ahmad, Zuraini
Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title_full Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title_fullStr Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title_full_unstemmed Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title_short Anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)NO3 on HT-29 and A2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
title_sort anti-proliferative effects of cu(phen)(c-dimethylglycine)no3 on ht-29 and a2780 cancer cell lines: a potential chemotherapeutic approach
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