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Li MJ, Zeng T. The deleterious effects of N,N-dimethylformamide on liver: A mini-review. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 298:129-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Zhang J, Zhou D, Zhang L, Lin Q, Ren W, Zhang J, Nadeem L, Xu G. Dual Effects of N,N-dimethylformamide on Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis in Breast Cancer. Dose Response 2017; 15:1559325817744450. [PMID: 29238273 PMCID: PMC5721971 DOI: 10.1177/1559325817744450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) has been widely used as an organic solvent in industries. DMF is a potential medication. However, the antitumorigenic role of DMF in breast cancer remains unclear. Here, we examined dose-dependent effects of DMF on proliferation and apoptosis in breast cancer MCF-7 and nontumorous MCF-12A cells. We found that DMF had a growth inhibitory effect in MCF-12A cells in a dose-dependent manner. By contrast, however, DMF had dual effects on cell proliferation and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. DMF at a high dose (100 mM) significantly inhibited MCF-7 cell growth while at a low dose (1 mM) significantly stimulated MCF-7 cell growth (both P < .05). The inhibitory effect of DMF on cell proliferation was accompanied by the decrease of cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 protein expression, leading to the cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. Furthermore, a high-dose DMF significantly increased the number of early apoptotic cells by increasing cleaved caspase-9 and proapoptotic protein Bax expression and decreased the ratio of Bcl-xL/Bax (P < .01). Thus, our data demonstrated for the first time that DMF has dual effects on breast cancer cell behaviors depending upon its dose. Caution must be warranted in determining its effective dose for targeting breast cancer.
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- Jihong Zhang
- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Medical Research Center for Chemical Injury, Emergency and Critical Care of Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Kilo S, Göen T, Drexler H. Cross-sectional study on N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF); effects on liver and alcohol intolerance. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2016; 89:1309-1320. [DOI: 10.1007/s00420-016-1164-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Lajtai A, Mayer M, Lakatos Á, Porpáczy Z, Miseta A. Embutramide, a Component of Tanax®
(T-61) as a New Drug of Abuse? J Forensic Sci 2016; 61:573-575. [DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Anikó Lajtai
- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Medical School; University of Pécs; Ifjúság str. 13. Pécs H-7624 Hungary
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine; Medical School; University of Pécs; Szigeti str. 12. Pécs H-7624 Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Medical School; University of Pécs; Ifjúság str. 13. Pécs H-7624 Hungary
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine; Medical School; University of Pécs; Szigeti str. 12. Pécs H-7624 Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Medical School; University of Pécs; Ifjúság str. 13. Pécs H-7624 Hungary
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Hantson P, Villa A, Galloy AC, Negri S, Esabon G, Lambiotte F, Haufroid V, Garnier R. Dimethylformamide metabolism following self-harm using a veterinary euthanasia product. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2010; 48:725-9. [DOI: 10.3109/15563650.2010.498790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Abstract
In this overview the authors describe the use of Tanax (T-61) for euthanasia. Tanax is a solution with three components (embutramide, mebenzonium iodide and tetracaine hydrochloride) used for painless death in pets and laboratory animals. It is also used for malicious intoxication in animals and for suicide attempts in humans. After a description of the modality and outcome of intoxication, the authors report the secondary toxic effects evoked by N, N -dimethyl-formamide, the solvent employed to dissolve the three components of Tanax. Finally, the analytical methods used to identify Tanax components in biological fluids and tissues are described.
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- M Giorgi
- Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Veterinary Clinics, University of Pisa, V.le delle Piagge 2, Pisa, 56124, Italy
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