[Grape seed extract induces morphological changes of prostate cancer PC-3 cells].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe the morphological changes of prostate cancer PC-3 cells induced by grape seed extract (GSE).

METHODS:

PC-3 cells were incubated with different concentrations of GSE (100, 200 and 300 microg/ml) for 24, 48 and 72 hours, and then observed for morphological changes by invert microscopy, HE staining and transmission electron microscopy.

RESULTS:

The incubated PC-3 cells appeared round, small, wrinkled and broken under the invert microscope and exhibited the classical morphological characteristics of cell death under the electron microscope, including cell atrophy, increased vacuoles, crumpled nuclear membrane, and chromosome aggregation.

CONCLUSION:

GSE can cause morphological changes and induce necrosis and apoptosis of PC-3 cells.

• Authors: Xue-Jun Shang, Hong-Lin Yin, Jing-Ping Ge, Yi Sun, Wen-Hui Teng, Yu-Feng Huang
• Journal: Zhonghua nan ke xue = National journal of andrology (Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue) Vol. 14 Issue 12 Pg. 1090-3 (Dec 2008) ISSN: 1009-3591 [Print] China
• PMID: 19157228 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Plant Extracts

Topics

• Apoptosis
• Cell Line, Tumor (drug effects, ultrastructure)
• Humans
• Male
• Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
• Phytotherapy
• Plant Extracts (pharmacology)
• Prostatic Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Vitis