The effect of Bcl-2 siRNA combined with miR-15a oligonucleotides on the growth of Raji cells

Med Oncol. 2013 Mar;30(1):430. doi: 10.1007/s12032-012-0430-6. Epub 2013 Jan 10.

Abstract

Bcl-2 is a prominent member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins that regulate the induction of apoptosis. Here, we investigated the effect of Bcl-2 small interfering RNA (siRNA) combined with miR-15a oligonucleotides (ODN) on the growth of Raji cells. The expression levels of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein were detected. The inhibition of cell growth and apoptosis was determined. Atomic force microscopy was utilized to observe the cell-surface ultrastructural changes. After transfection of combination, protein and mRNA levels of Bcl-2 obviously were decreased. The growth of cells was significantly inhibited compared with those cells transfected with Bcl-2 siRNA or miR-15a alone. Apoptotic rate significantly increased. The cells of apoptosis showed a roughness variation on cell membranes. These results suggest that the combination of Bcl-2 siRNA and miR-15a ODN increases apoptosis in Raji cells. Our study implies that the combination of Bcl-2 siRNA and miR-15a may be a useful approach in treatment for lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / genetics
  • Blotting, Western
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Gene Expression Regulation / genetics*
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Oligonucleotides / genetics*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 / biosynthesis*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 / genetics
  • RNA Interference
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics*
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Transfection

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
  • RNA, Small Interfering