Abstract Title:

Docosahexaenoic acid intake decreases proliferation, increases apoptosis and decreases the invasive potential of the human breast carcinoma cell line MDA-MB-231.

Abstract Source:

Int J Oncol. 2010 Mar;36(3):737-42. PMID: 20126994

Abstract Author(s):

Vincent Blanckaert, Lionel Ulmann, Virginie Mimouni, Johann Antol, Lucile Brancquart, Benoît Chénais

Article Affiliation:

EA2160-MMS, IUT de Laval, Département Génie Biologique, 53020 Laval Cedex 9, France. [email protected]

Abstract:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in industrialized countries. Environmental factors, such as differences in diet are likely to have an important influence on cancer emergence. Among these factors, n-3 polyunsaturated-fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are good candidates for preventing breast cancer. Here we investigate the effect of DHA on the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and show that DHA incorporation i) has an anti-proliferative effect, ii) induces apoptosis via a transient increase in caspase-3 activity and the promotion of nuclear condensation, and iii) reduces the invasive potential of MDA-MB-231 cells. To conclude, DHA may have beneficial effects as a result of slowing the proliferation of tumor cells, and minimizing their metastatic potential.

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