Involvement of basic fibroblast growth factor in suramin-induced inhibition of V79/AP4 fibroblast cell proliferation
1993
How Suramin Affects Cell Growth in Fibroblasts
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): N. Bernardini, F. Giannessi, F. Bianchi, A. Dolfi, M. Lupetti, L. Citti, R. Danesi, M. Del Tacca
Primary Institution: Universita degli Studi di Pisa
Hypothesis
The study investigates the role of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the proliferation of V79/AP4 fibroblast cells and the effects of suramin on this process.
Conclusion
Suramin effectively inhibits the growth of V79/AP4 fibroblasts by disrupting bFGF-mediated signaling.
Supporting Evidence
- V79/AP4 fibroblasts showed increased proliferation when exposed to bFGF.
- Suramin treatment reduced cell growth in a dose-dependent manner.
- bFGF antisense oligomer significantly inhibited cell proliferation.
Takeaway
This study shows that a drug called suramin can stop certain cells from growing by blocking a growth factor they need.
Methodology
The study used V79/AP4 fibroblast cell cultures to assess the effects of bFGF and suramin on cell proliferation and morphology.
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