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  • Title: Ursolic acid-induced changes in tumor growth, O2 consumption, and tumor interstitial fluid pressure.
    Author: Lee I, Lee J, Lee YH, Leonard J.
    Journal: Anticancer Res; 2001; 21(4A):2827-33. PubMed ID: 11724362.
    Abstract:
    The anti-tumor effect of ursolic acid (UA) and UA-induced changes in tumor physiology in tumor-bearing mice were examined. MTT colorimetric assay, clonogenic assay, and growth-delay assay for the determination of tumoricidal effects of UA were evaluated. UA-induced apoptosis was measured by fluorescent microscopy, stained by propidium iodide. Oxygen consumption (QO2) after treatment with UA was measured using a Clark-type electrode chamber. Systemic toxicity in mice was assayed by LD50(30). We also measured UA-induced changes in several tumor physiological parameters. Inhibitory effect of UA on various tumor cell lines was observed using MTT and clonogenic assays in vitro. UA-induced apoptosis significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner. Cellular QO2 values were significantly reduced by UA. In animal studies, UA significantly reduced tumor interstitial fluid pressure (TIFP) to approximately 40% of the control values at 2-3 days post-treatment (P<0.05). An i.p. administration of 100 mg/kg of UA significantly (P<0.01) inhibited tumor growth of FSaII. In conclusion, UA showed anti-tumor effect on various tumor cells in vitro as well as a moderate retardation of growth in two tumor models in vivo. We gained some insight regarding the pathophysiological benefits of UA (i.e., reduction in TIFP) as a cancer therapeutic agent. Consequently, these observations can be used for further study of UA or to facilitate clinical applications of UA for treating cancer patients.
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