Osteosarcoma contains a subpopulation of cancer stem-like cells that are highly resistant to radiotherapy

نویسندگان

  • Sara RM Neves
  • Aurio OG Lopes
  • Anália do Carmo
  • Antero J Abrunhosa
  • Paulo CPS Simões
  • Artur A Paiva
  • M Filomena Botelho
  • Célia MF Gomes
چکیده

Methods The isolation of CSCs was performed using the sphere formation assay in serum-free medium in non-adherent conditions. The cells were characterized for the expression of mesenchymal stem cell markers (CD90/ CD105/CD73) by flow cytometry. MNNG/HOS and CSCs were irradiated with X-rays at different doses (020Gy). The sensitivity to ionizing radiation was evaluated using the MTT assay after 7 days. Cell-cycle responses were studied at 24h post-irradiation using propidium iodide staining.

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دوره 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010