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The Anti-cancer Effect of Two Extract Fractions from the Hemiscorpius lepturus Scorpion Venom
In this study, the fraction of the Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion venom was subjected. The two bioactive fractions (F2 and F4) were separated and collected by RP-HPLC. Next, the cytotoxicity of F2 and F4 against human red blood cells and MCF-7 cell line was investigated. The expression levels of Bax, Bcl-2, and p53 genes in cancer cells treated with fractions were determined. In order to evaluate the effects of the two extract fractions, breast cancer was induced in BALB-c mice developed by the injection of MCF-7 cells. Following the intraperitoneal injection of F2 and F4 into mice, the levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 were measured using ELISA. The effects of fractions on the survival of MCF-7 cancer cells were significant compared to normal cells (p < 0.001), while they had no significant hemolysis activity against red blood cells (p > 0.05). The results showed that the expression of Bax and p53 was increased in MCF-7 cells treated with fractions compared to control cells without treatment, while the expression of Bcl-2 was decreased. The results of the in vivo analysis showed that the level of IFN-γ was increased, whereas the level of IL-4 was significantly reduced in mice treated with F2 and F4 at the concentrations of 5 and 10 mg/kg compared to control animals (p < 0.0001). Based on the results, two extract fractions of H. lepturus scorpion venom exert anti-cancer properties, and they are able to modulate the immune system and induce apoptosis in cancer cells.
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Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology is an international peer reviewed journal that publishes original articles on biochemistry and microbiology that have or may have practical applications. The studies include: enzymes and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions, biosynthesis of low and high molecular physiologically active compounds; the studies of their structure and properties; biogenesis and pathways of their regulation; metabolism of producers of biologically active compounds, biocatalysis in organic synthesis, applied genetics of microorganisms, applied enzymology; protein and metabolic engineering, biochemical bases of phytoimmunity, applied aspects of biochemical and immunochemical analysis; biodegradation of xenobiotics; biosensors; biomedical research (without clinical studies). Along with experimental works, the journal publishes descriptions of novel research techniques and reviews on selected topics.