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Effects of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil and Vitamin E combination on the Viability of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells

Melaleuca alternifolia (Çay Ağacı) Yağı ve E Vitamin Kombinasyonunun Küçük Hücreli Olmayan Akciğer Kanseri Hücrelerinin Canlılığı Üzerindeki Etkileri

İhsan Nalkıran(RECEP TAYYİP ERDOĞAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-7246-2592
Hatice Sevim Nalkıran(RECEP TAYYİP ERDOĞAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-1115-2005
Pages
34–48
Publication Date
2024-06-26
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Although further experiments are needed, these promising preliminary results suggest that TTO/VE could be proposed as a potential natural anticancer agent in lung cancer research.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study aims to examine the cytotoxic effects of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and vitamin E combination (TTO/VE) on the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell line, A549 and the normal retinal epithelial cell line, ARPE-19.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The cells were incubated with dilutions of TTO/VE for 24 and 48 hours.
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Conclusion & Impact:Although further experiments are needed, these promising preliminary results suggest that TTO/VE could be proposed as a potential natural anticancer agent in lung cancer research.
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⚙️Variables:KHDAK · Çay ağacı yağı · E Vitamini

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Aim: This study aims to examine the cytotoxic effects of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and vitamin E combination (TTO/VE) on the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell line, A549 and the normal retinal epithelial cell line, ARPE-19. Materials and Methods: The cells were incubated with dilutions of TTO/VE for 24 and 48 hours. The MTS assay was used to determine cell viability. Dilution-response curves were generated using the cytotoxicity data. Results: 1/400, 1/300, 1/200, 1/100 and 1/20 dilutions of TTO showed a dramatic reduction by more than 80 and 70 % in the viability of the A549 and ARPE-19 cells, respectively. TTO/VE dilutions of 1/750 and 1/500 resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the viability of A549 cells, whereas ARPE-19 cells were found to be relatively resistant. No significant decrease in cell viability was obtained for both A549 and ARPE-19 cells in TTO dilutions diluted than 1/1000. Conclusion: The IC50 value (1/500) of TTO/VE for A549 cells were determined. TTO/VE dilutions of 1/500 were found to be cytotoxic to A549 cells but not to ARPE-19 cells. Although further experiments are needed, these promising preliminary results suggest that TTO/VE could be proposed as a potential natural anticancer agent in lung cancer research.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Melaleuca alternifolia (çay ağacı) yağı ve E vitamini kombinasyonunun (TTO/VE) küçük hücreli dışı akciğer kanseri (KHDAK) hücre hattı, A549 ve normal retina epitel hücre hattı, ARPE-19 üzerindeki sitotoksik etkilerini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Hücreler 24 ve 48 saat boyunca TTO/VE’nun dilüsyonları ile inkübe edildi. Hücrelerin canlılığını belirlemek için MTS deneyi kullanıldı. Sitotoksisite verileri kullanılarak dilüsyon-yanıt eğrileri oluşturuldu. Bulgular: TTO'nun 1/400, 1/300, 1/200, 1/100 ve 1/20 dilüsyonları A549 ve ARPE-19 hücrelerinin canlılığında sırasıyla % 80 ve % 70'in üzerinde kritik seviyede bir azalma gösterdi. 1/750 ve 1/500 TTO/VE dilüsyonları A549 hücrelerinin canlılığında doza bağlı bir azalmaya neden olurken, ARPE-19 hücrelerinin nispeten dirençli olduğu görüldü. 1/1000'den daha seyreltilmiş TTO dilüsyonlarında hem A549 hem de ARPE-19 hücreleri için hücre canlılığında anlamlı bir azalma elde edilmedi. Sonuç: A549 hücreleri için TTO/VE'nin IC50 değeri (1/500) belirlenmiştir. 1/500'lük TTO/VE dilüsyonlarının A549 hücreleri için sitotoksik olduğu ancak ARPE-19 hücreleri için sitotoksik olmadığı bulundu. Daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç duyulmasına rağmen, bu umut verici ön bulgular TTO/VE'nin akciğer kanseri araştırmalarında potansiyel bir doğal anti-kanser ürünü olarak önerilebileceğini göstermektedir.

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Nalkıran, İ., Nalkıran, H. S. (2024). Effects of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil and Vitamin E combination on the Viability of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells. Rize Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 2, 34–48. https://ajindex.com/articles/1620550

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