ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the effect of phytic acid on apoptosis of human gastric carcinoma SGC-7901 cells and its mechanism. Method The inhibiting action of phytic acid on SGC-7901 cells was examined by MTT assay; the morphology alteration of SGC-7901 cells was examined by reverse discrepancy microscope; and the expression of c-myc protein was detected by immunohistochemisty method and Western blot method. Results Phytic acid inhibited the growth of human gastric carcinoma SGC-7901 cells in dose and time dependent manner. The growth of cells in test groups were inhibited higher than in control group. The expression of c-myc protein in phytic acid group was lower compared with control group,and reduced in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Phytic acid can induce apoptosis of human gastric carcinoma SGC-7901 cells,and the mechanism may be related to apoptosis associated gene c-myc.