Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol

Different types of cancer cells respond differently to anti-mitotic drug Taxol, resulting in its success and failure in its combat against cancer. Failure in the form of resistance of cancer cells to Taxol remains a huge obstacle for effective cancer treatment and for patients’ survival. In this stu...

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Main Author: Tan, Adeline Hui Chen
Other Authors: Li Hoi Yeung
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-417612023-02-28T18:07:34Z Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol Tan, Adeline Hui Chen Li Hoi Yeung School of Biological Sciences DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Microbiology::Drug Resistance Different types of cancer cells respond differently to anti-mitotic drug Taxol, resulting in its success and failure in its combat against cancer. Failure in the form of resistance of cancer cells to Taxol remains a huge obstacle for effective cancer treatment and for patients’ survival. In this study, we proposed that cellular proteins are the cause of the response heterogeneity. To identify the proteins of interest, cell lines HeLa cells and Taxol-resistant A549 cells were used for drug treatment, Bradford protein assay, SDS-PAGE and mass spectrometry. Western blotting was performed to ensure accuracy of the SDS-PAGE results. From the extensive MS analysis results, three proteins, Plectin, 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein precursor and Cullin-4B, were successfully shortlisted and further research studies are necessary to confirm that they are the proteins of interest. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences 2010-08-11T06:59:01Z 2010-08-11T06:59:01Z 2010 2010 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/41761 en Nanyang Technological University 25 p. application/pdf
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Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
description Different types of cancer cells respond differently to anti-mitotic drug Taxol, resulting in its success and failure in its combat against cancer. Failure in the form of resistance of cancer cells to Taxol remains a huge obstacle for effective cancer treatment and for patients’ survival. In this study, we proposed that cellular proteins are the cause of the response heterogeneity. To identify the proteins of interest, cell lines HeLa cells and Taxol-resistant A549 cells were used for drug treatment, Bradford protein assay, SDS-PAGE and mass spectrometry. Western blotting was performed to ensure accuracy of the SDS-PAGE results. From the extensive MS analysis results, three proteins, Plectin, 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein precursor and Cullin-4B, were successfully shortlisted and further research studies are necessary to confirm that they are the proteins of interest.
author2 Li Hoi Yeung
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author Tan, Adeline Hui Chen
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title Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
title_short Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
title_full Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
title_fullStr Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs I-Taxol
title_sort understanding the response heterogeneity of different cancer cell types toward anti-mitotic drugs i-taxol
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