New Symmetrically Esterified m-Bromobenzyl Non-Aminobisphosphonates Inhibited Breast Cancer Growth and Metastases
2009

New Bisphosphonates Inhibit Breast Cancer Growth

Sample size: 7 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Abdelkarim Mohamed, Guenin Erwann, Sainte-Catherine Odile, Vintonenko Nadejda, Peyri Nicole, Perret Gerard Yves, Crepin Michel, Khatib Abdel-Majid, Lecouvey Marc, Di Benedetto Mélanie

Primary Institution: Université Paris 13, CNRS FRE CSPBAT, Laboratoire de Chimie Structurale Biomoléculaire, Laboratoire de pharmacologie, Université Paris 13, UFR SMBH, Bobigny, France

Hypothesis

Can new symmetrically esterified bisphosphonates effectively inhibit breast cancer growth and metastasis?

Conclusion

The study suggests that a new class of esterified bisphosphonates can inhibit breast cancer growth and metastasis without toxic side effects.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new bisphosphonates were more effective in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation compared to previous compounds.
  • Both BP7033Br and BP7033Br ALK significantly reduced tumor growth in mouse models.
  • BP7033Br ALK showed a greater ability to inhibit metastasis compared to BP7033Br.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new medicine that helps stop breast cancer from growing and spreading, and it doesn't make people sick.

Methodology

The study synthesized new bisphosphonates and tested their effects on various breast cancer cell lines and in mouse models.

Limitations

The study primarily focused on in vitro and in vivo models, which may not fully represent human responses.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0004685

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