| Id |
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| TextSentencer_T1 |
0-143 |
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The radio-sensitizing effect of xanthohumol is mediated by STAT3 and EGFR suppression in doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. |
| T1 |
0-143 |
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The radio-sensitizing effect of xanthohumol is mediated by STAT3 and EGFR suppression in doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. |
| TextSentencer_T2 |
144-155 |
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BACKGROUND: |
| T2 |
144-155 |
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BACKGROUND: |
| TextSentencer_T3 |
156-238 |
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Chemotherapeutic drug resistance remains a clinical obstacle in cancer management. |
| T3 |
156-238 |
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denotes |
Chemotherapeutic drug resistance remains a clinical obstacle in cancer management. |
| TextSentencer_T4 |
239-371 |
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denotes |
Drug-resistant cancer cells usually exhibit cross-resistance to ionizing radiation, which has devastating consequences for patients. |
| T4 |
239-371 |
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denotes |
Drug-resistant cancer cells usually exhibit cross-resistance to ionizing radiation, which has devastating consequences for patients. |
| TextSentencer_T5 |
372-545 |
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With a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms, it will be possible to develop strategies to overcome this cross-resistance and to increase therapeutic sensitivity. |
| T5 |
372-545 |
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With a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms, it will be possible to develop strategies to overcome this cross-resistance and to increase therapeutic sensitivity. |
| TextSentencer_T6 |
546-554 |
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METHODS: |
| T6 |
546-554 |
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METHODS: |
| TextSentencer_T7 |
555-784 |
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Natural and synthetic flavonoid compounds including xanthohumol, the principal flavonoid in hops, were investigated for its radio-sensitizing activity on human breast cancer MCF-7 and adriamycin-resistant MCF-7 (MCF-7/ADR) cells. |
| T7 |
555-784 |
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Natural and synthetic flavonoid compounds including xanthohumol, the principal flavonoid in hops, were investigated for its radio-sensitizing activity on human breast cancer MCF-7 and adriamycin-resistant MCF-7 (MCF-7/ADR) cells. |
| TextSentencer_T8 |
785-903 |
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Chemo-sensitizing or radio-sensitizing effect was analyzed by tetrazolium-based colorimetric assay and flow cytometry. |
| T8 |
785-903 |
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Chemo-sensitizing or radio-sensitizing effect was analyzed by tetrazolium-based colorimetric assay and flow cytometry. |
| TextSentencer_T9 |
904-1078 |
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Western blot analysis, confocal microscopy, gene silencing with siRNA transfection and luciferase reporter gene assay were performed to examine signaling molecule activation. |
| T9 |
904-1078 |
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Western blot analysis, confocal microscopy, gene silencing with siRNA transfection and luciferase reporter gene assay were performed to examine signaling molecule activation. |
| TextSentencer_T10 |
1079-1087 |
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RESULTS: |
| T10 |
1079-1087 |
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RESULTS: |
| TextSentencer_T11 |
1088-1259 |
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Among the tested flavonoid compounds, pretreatment of the cells with xanthohumol significantly sensitized MCF-7/ADR cells to the radiation treatment by inducing apoptosis. |
| T11 |
1088-1259 |
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Among the tested flavonoid compounds, pretreatment of the cells with xanthohumol significantly sensitized MCF-7/ADR cells to the radiation treatment by inducing apoptosis. |
| TextSentencer_T12 |
1260-1390 |
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In MCF-7/ADR cells, treatment with xanthohumol alone or with gamma-rays significantly decreased levels of anti-apoptotic proteins. |
| T12 |
1260-1390 |
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In MCF-7/ADR cells, treatment with xanthohumol alone or with gamma-rays significantly decreased levels of anti-apoptotic proteins. |
| TextSentencer_T13 |
1391-1604 |
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Multi-drug resistance 1 (MDR1), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) expression levels in MCF-7/ADR cells were suppressed by xanthohumol treatment. |
| T13 |
1391-1604 |
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Multi-drug resistance 1 (MDR1), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) expression levels in MCF-7/ADR cells were suppressed by xanthohumol treatment. |
| TextSentencer_T14 |
1605-1691 |
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In addition, xanthohumol treatment increased death receptor (DR)-4 and DR5 expression. |
| T14 |
1605-1691 |
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In addition, xanthohumol treatment increased death receptor (DR)-4 and DR5 expression. |
| TextSentencer_T15 |
1692-1835 |
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The xanthohumol-induced changes of these resistance-related molecules in MCF-7/ADR cells were synergistically increased by gamma-ray treatment. |
| T15 |
1692-1835 |
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The xanthohumol-induced changes of these resistance-related molecules in MCF-7/ADR cells were synergistically increased by gamma-ray treatment. |
| TextSentencer_T16 |
1836-1848 |
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CONCLUSIONS: |
| T16 |
1836-1848 |
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CONCLUSIONS: |
| TextSentencer_T17 |
1849-1940 |
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Xanthohumol restored sensitivity of MCF-7/ADR cells to doxorubicin and radiation therapies. |
| T17 |
1849-1940 |
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Xanthohumol restored sensitivity of MCF-7/ADR cells to doxorubicin and radiation therapies. |
| TextSentencer_T18 |
1941-1962 |
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GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE: |
| T18 |
1941-1962 |
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GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE: |
| TextSentencer_T19 |
1963-2108 |
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Our results suggest that xanthohumol may be a potent chemo- and radio-sensitizer, and its actions are mediated through STAT3 and EGFR inhibition. |
| T19 |
1963-2108 |
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Our results suggest that xanthohumol may be a potent chemo- and radio-sensitizer, and its actions are mediated through STAT3 and EGFR inhibition. |