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Chinese Journal of Breast Disease(Electronic Edition) ›› 2008, Vol. 02 ›› Issue (04): 429-435. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-0807.2008.04.007

• Experimental Research • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Effect of mitochondrial DNA deletion on the sensitivity of MDA-MB-231 cells to chemotherapeutic drugs

Yu-lan SUN1, Feng GU1, Zu-ping ZHANG1, Li Fu,1   

  1. 1.Department of Breast Pathological Research,Cancer Institute and Hospital,Tianjin Medical University,Tianjin 300060,China
  • Received:2008-05-12 Online:2008-08-01 Published:2024-12-02
  • Contact: Li Fu

Abstract:

Objective

To explore the relationship between mitochondrial DNA deletion and drug resistance in human breast cancer cells.

Methods

The rho0-derivative of MDA-MB-231 was generated by treating the cultured cells with ethidium bromide.The morphologies were confirmed by transmission electron microscope(TEM).The sensitivities to chemotherapy were determined by Collagen Gel Droplet Embedded Culture-Drug Sensitivity Test(CD-DST).P-glycoprotein(P-gp)and breast cancer resistance protein(BCRP) expression were detected by immunohistochemistry.All the differences were comparatively analyzed between MDA-MB-231 and rho0 MDA-MB-231 cells.

Results

Compared with MDA-MB-231 cells,rho0 MDAMB-231 cells showed different characters,including more mitochondria and cristae vacuolation,less drug sensitivity,and markedly higher expression of P-gp and BCRP.

Conclusions

Mitochondrial DNA deletion may play a role in the formation of drug resistance phenotype of human breast cancer.

Key words: Mitochondria, Mitochondrial DNA, Breast neoplasms, Multidrug resistance

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