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The in vitro effects of piroxicam and meloxicam on canine cell lines
Author(s) -
Knottenbelt C.,
Chambers G.,
Gault E.,
Argyle D. J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00006.x
Subject(s) - piroxicam , meloxicam , cyclooxygenase , medicine , pharmacology , apoptosis , cell culture , celecoxib , in vitro , canine lymphoma , cell growth , in vivo , chemotherapy , enzyme , biology , pathology , biochemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , alternative medicine
O bjectives :To analyse the direct antiproliferative effects of both piroxicam and meloxicam at a variety of concentrations on a series of canine cancer cell lines and the mechanism of cell death.M ethods :The in vitro effects of piroxicam and meloxicam at various concentrations on canine cell cultures (Madin‐Darby canine kidney cells, osteosarcoma, mammary carcinoma, and lymphoma) were assessed with respect to proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction. Western blot analysis of cyclooxygenase‐1 and cyclooxygenase‐2 expression was performed on all cell lines.R esults :All cell lines used in this study were cyclooxygenase‐1 and cyclooxygenase‐2 positive apart from Madin‐Darby canine kidney cells which were negative for both cyclooxygenase‐1 and cyclooxygenase‐2. Both meloxicam and piroxicam were able to inhibit proliferation in cell lines in a dose‐dependent manner. However, the drug concentration required for a given effect was cell line dependent.C linical S ignificance :The results suggest that significant inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis would only occur when drug concentrations were in excess of those that can be achieved in vivo following maximum recommended dose rates. It is possible, however, that local or topical treatment or altered dosing regimens may offer alternative approaches to the use of these drugs as antineoplastic agents.