Minodronic Acid in Combination with γδT Cells Induces Apoptosis of Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma Cell Lines

Abstract

Background/aim: Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Recent studies showed that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) directly and indirectly prevent proliferation, induce apoptosis, and inhibit metastasis of various types of cancer cell. In order to investigate the effect of combining minodronic acid (MDA) with γδ T-cells, NSCLC cells were treated with five concentrations of MDA.

Materials and methods: NSCLC cells were cultured with different concentrations of MDA alone or in combination with γδ T-cells for 24 h.

Results: MDA with γδ T-cells had differential apoptotic effects on the NSCLC cell lines. The cells showed significant apoptotic effects in the presence of MDA in a dose-dependent manner.

Conclusion: This study is the first to report an indirect effect of MDA against NSCLC. We report the induction of apoptosis by MDA in combination with γδ T-cells.

Keywords: Non-small cell lung carcinoma cells; apoptosis; bisphosphonate; γδ T-cells.