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Evaluation of the In Vitro Anti-Cancer Potential of Cistus laurifolius Extract in Colon Cancer (HCT116) Cell Line

Kolon Kanseri (HCT116) Hücre Hattında Cistus laurifolius ( karağan) Ekstraktının İn Vitro Anti-Kanser Potansiyelinin Değerlendirilmesi

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45–59
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2026-06-30
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Based on these findings, the anticancer efficacy of C. laurifolius plant extract against HCT116 cells increases with higher concentrations.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer worldwide in both men and women, characterized by high mortality rates.
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Key Findings & Data:HCT116 is a widely utilized colon cancer cell line for developing new treatment strategies, known for its high invasive capacity and potential for chemoresistance.
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Conclusion & Impact:Based on these findings, the anticancer efficacy of C. laurifolius plant extract against HCT116 cells increases with higher concentrations.
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⚙️Variables:Kolon kanseri · HCT116 · HUVEC

Abstract

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer worldwide in both men and women, characterized by high mortality rates. In cancer treatment, the use of herbal compounds is increasingly gaining prominence alongside traditional therapeutic methods such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. HCT116 is a widely utilized colon cancer cell line for developing new treatment strategies, known for its high invasive capacity and potential for chemoresistance. In this study, the HCT116 human colon cancer cell line was used as a model to investigate the anticancer effects of Cistus laurifolius extract against colon cancer. Cistus laurifolius plants were collected from their natural habitat and dried using natural methods. The extract was then applied at varying concentrations to HCT116 colon cancer cells and non-cancerous HUVEC (Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells) for 48 hours. Cell viability was determined using the Eco Tech Cell Viability (CVDK-8) kit. Absorbance values were normalized against control groups to determine percentage cell survival rates. According to the cell viability assay data, the C. laurifolius plant extract induced mortality in HUVEC cells at rates of 16% at 100 µg/mL, 48% at 200 µg/mL, and 95% at both 400 µg/mL and 800 µg/mL. These data indicate that the cytotoxic effect of C. laurifolius extract increases in a concentration-dependent manner. Conversely, at concentrations of 25 µg/mL and 50 µg/mL, cell viability increased by 6% and 12%, respectively. Consequently, it was determined that low concentrations of C. laurifolius extract do not exert toxic effects on non-cancerous HUVEC cells. On the other hand, C. laurifolius extract was applied to HCT116 colon cancer cells for 48 hours. Cell viability data revealed that the plant extract exhibits anticancer activity against HCT116 cells. At the highest concentrations (200, 400, and 800 µg/mL), approximately 95% mortality was observed in HCT116 cells. At other concentrations (25–100 µg/mL), approximately 10% cell mortality was recorded. Based on these findings, the anticancer efficacy of C. laurifolius plant extract against HCT116 cells increases with higher concentrations.

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Kolon kanseri, dünya çapında kadın ve erkeklerde sık görülen ve yüksek ölüm oranına sahip üçüncü kanser türüdür. Kanser tedavisinde, kemoterapi ve radyoterapi gibi geleneksel tedavi yöntemlerinin yanı sıra bitkisel bileşiklerin kullanımı günümüzde giderek artmaktadır. HCT116, yüksek invazyon kapasitesi ve kemoterapiye direnç geliştirebilme özelliğiyle bilinen ve bu nedenle yeni tedavi yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesi için yaygın olarak kullanılan bir kolon kanseri hücre hattıdır. Bu çalışmada Cistus laurifolius (karağan) bitkisi ekstraktının kolon kanserine yönelik anti-kanser etkilerini araştırmak için bir kolon kanseri modeli olarak HCT116 insan kolon kanseri hücre hattı kullanıldı..Cistus laurifolius bitkisi doğadan toplanarak doğal yöntemlerle kurutuldu.ve ekstraktı çıkarılarak farklı konsantrasyondaki HCT116 kolon kanseri ve kanserli olmayan HUVEC hücre hatlarına 48 saat boyunca uygulandı. Hücre canlılığını belirlemek için Eco Tech Cell Viability (CVDK-8) kiti kullanıldı. Elde edilen absorbans değerleri, kontrol gruplarına göre normalize edilerek yüzde hücre sağ kalım değerleri belirlendi. Yapılan hücre canlılığı testi verilerine göre C. laurifolius bitki ekstraktının HUVEC hücrelerinin 100 µg/mL'de %16’sını, 200 µg/mL'de %48’ini 400 µg/mL ve 800 µg/mL'de ise %95’ini öldürdüğü görüldü. Bu veriler ışığında C. laurifolius bitki ekstraktı konsantrasyonu arttıkça sitotoksik etkisinin arttığı görüldü. Ayrıca kullanılan bitki ekstratının 25 µg/mL ve 50 µg/mL konsantrasyonlarında ise hücre canlılığının sırasıyla %6 ve %12 oranında arttığı görüldü. Bütün bu veriler ışığında C. laurifolius bitki ekstraktının düşük konsantrasyonlarda HUVEC kanserli olmayan hücrelere karşı herhangi bir toksik etkisinin olmadığı belirlendi. Diğer taraftan C. laurifolius bitki ekstraktı 48 saat süreyle HCT116 kolon kanseri hücrelerine uygulandı. Yapılan hücre canlılığı testi verilerine göre bitki ekstraktının HCT116 hücrelerine karşı anti-kanser etki gösterdiği gözlendi. En yüksek konsantrasyonlarında (200, 400 ve 800) µg/mL'de HCT116 hücrelerinin yaklaşık olarak %95’inin öldüğü görüldü. Diğer konsantrasyonlarda ise (25-100) µg/mL 'de hücrelerin yaklaşık %10’unun öldüğü görüldü. Elde edilen verilere göre C. laurifolius bitki ekstraktı konsantrasyonu arttıkça HCT116 hücrelerine karşı anti-kanser etkinliği artmaktadır.

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Yıldız, M., Gök, İ., Demirel, R. (2026). Evaluation of the In Vitro Anti-Cancer Potential of Cistus laurifolius Extract in Colon Cancer (HCT116) Cell Line. Caucasian Journal of Science, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 45–59. https://doi.org/10.48138/cjo.1964013

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