LLL-3 inhibits STAT3 activity, suppresses glioblastoma cell growth and prolongs survival in a mouse glioblastoma model
2009

LLL-3 Inhibits Glioblastoma Growth

Sample size: 10 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fuh B, Sobo M, Cen L, Josiah D, Hutzen B, Cisek K, Bhasin D, Regan N, Lin L, Chan C, Caldas H, DeAngelis S, Li C, Li P-K, Lin J

Primary Institution: The Ohio State University

Hypothesis

Can LLL-3 inhibit STAT3 activity and glioblastoma cell growth?

Conclusion

LLL-3 effectively inhibits glioblastoma cell growth and prolongs survival in a mouse model.

Supporting Evidence

  • LLL-3 inhibited the viability of glioblastoma cells by more than 90%.
  • Treatment with LLL-3 led to increased apoptosis in glioblastoma cells.
  • Mice treated with LLL-3 had a median survival of 28.5 days compared to 16 days for control mice.

Takeaway

LLL-3 is a new medicine that helps fight brain cancer by stopping cancer cells from growing and helping mice live longer.

Methodology

The study used cell viability assays, apoptosis detection, and a mouse model to evaluate the effects of LLL-3 on glioblastoma.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.03

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6604793

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