The effects of siRNA-mediated Plk1 depletion on COS-7 cells / 重庆医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the effects of siRNA-mediated Plk1 depletion on COS-7 cells and the therapeutic potential of Plk1 in cancer treatment.Methods:Small interfering RNA(siRNA) were used to specifically deplete Plk1 in COS-7 cells.RT-PCR and immol/Lunoblotting analysis were used to verify the inhibitory effect of siRNA against Plk1.Trypan blue exclusion assay and FACS analysis were conducted to determine the effects of Plk1 depletion on the growth and cell cycle profile of COS-7 cells.Results:Synthetic siRNA duplexes against Plk1 were introduced into COS-7 cells,which subsequently resulted in a significant inhibition in Plk1 expression in the cells.Cell growth assay indicated that siRNA-mediated Plk1 depletion significantly inhibited the proliferation of COS-7 cells.FACS analysis revealed that Plk1 depletion caused cell cycle arrest,resulting into large population of sub-G1 cells.Conclusion:siRNA-mediated Plk1 depletion significantly inhibited the proliferation of COS-7 cells suggesting the therapeutic potential of Plk1 in cancer treatment.