Synergism between a siRNA targeted to survivin and 5-FU in inhibiting MCF-7 cell proliferation in vitro
ZHANG Shu-qun
ZHANG Shu-hui
XUE Xin-huan
WANG Xi-jing
JIANG Jian-tao
Abstract：Objective To investigate the role of small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeted to survivin in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in inhibiting the proliferation of MCF-7 cells. Methods A siRNA targeted to survivin was synthesized and transfected into MCF-7 cells via lipofectin. Changes of the cell growth activity in response to combined treatment with survivin siRNA and 5-FU or 5-FU treatment alone was evaluated by MTT assay. The Q method of Jin Zhenjun was used to evaluated synergism between the synthesized siRNA and 5-FU. Results Treatment with 5 nmol/L siRNA reduced the IC50 of 5-FU from 4.42 to 1.18 μg/ml, and the inhibitory effect of combined treatment on MCF-7 cells was higher than that of 5-FU alone (F=26.74, P＜0.01). Synergism effect (Q ≥ 1.15) was observed between 5-FU at lower concentrations and survivin siRNA. Conclusion siRNA may enhance the effectiveness of 5-FU in inhibiting the proliferation of MCF-7 cells.
Keywords：RNA interferencechemotherapycombined-modality therapyMCF-7 cellsbreast cancer
Publication Date：2006-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 251-254 )