Thymoquinone-PLGA-PF68 Nanoparticles Induce S Phase Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis, Leading to the Inhibition of Migration and Colony Formation in Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells
In this study, a significant functional change in TamR MCF-7 cells induced by the TQ nanoparticles was observed. The unique incorporation of TQ into the PLGA-PEG and Pluronics F68 formulation preserved its bioactivity, thereby reducing the migratory and proliferative traits of drug-resistant cells. This discovery may pave the way for exploring the application of biocompatible polymeric TQ nanoparticles as a novel therapeutic approach in future studies pertaining to resistant breast cancer.
Authors
- Nurul Shahfiza Noor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5219-3081)
- Shahrul Bariyah Sahul Hamid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2843-026X)
Institutions
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Molecular Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0115665240347014241203065055
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Nigella sativa pharmacological applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.53