Abstract Title:

Melatonin Suppresses the Growth of Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines (OVCAR-429 and PA-1) and Potentiates the Effect of G1 Arrest by Targeting CDKs.

Abstract Source:

Int J Mol Sci. 2016;17(2). Epub 2016 Jan 29. PMID: 26840297

Abstract Author(s):

Ching-Ju Shen, Chi-Chang Chang, Yi-Tz Chen, Chung-Sheng Lai, Yi-Chiang Hsu

Article Affiliation:

Ching-Ju Shen

Abstract:

Melatonin is found in animals as well as plants. In animals, it is a hormone that anticipates the daily onset of darkness and regulates physiological functions, such as sleep timing, blood pressure, and reproduction. Melatonin has also been found to have anti-tumor properties. Malignant cancers are the most common cause of death, and the mortality rate of ovarian tumor is the highest among gynecological diseases. This study investigated the anti-tumor effects of melatonin on the ovarian cancer lines, OVCAR-429 and PA-1. We observed the accumulation of melatonin-treated cells in the G₁ phase due to the down-regulation of CDK 2 and 4. Our results suggest that in addition to the known effects on prevention, melatonin may also provide anti-tumor activity in established ovarian cancer.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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