Fluorescent imaging for assessment of the effect of combined application of electroporation and rifampicin on HaCaT cells as a new therapeutic approach for psoriasis

Sensors (Basel). 2013 Mar 14;13(3):3625-34. doi: 10.3390/s130303625.

Abstract

The study aimed to clarify the role of electric pulses in combination with chemotherapy on the viability of keratinocyte cell line HaCaT, in the context of its application as a new therapeutic approach for psoriasis. The data show that electroporation of HaCaT cells in combination with rifampicin induces cytoskeleton disruption and increases permeability of cell monolayer due to cell-cell junctions' interruption, visualized by fluorescent imaging of E-cadherin and actin integrity. This was accompanied with synergistic reduction of cell viability. The study proposes a new opportunity for more effective skin treatment than chemotherapy. The future application of this electrochemotherapeutic approach for combined local treatment of psoriasis may have serous benefits because of a high possibility to avoid side-effects of conventional chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cadherins / chemistry
  • Cadherins / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Survival / drug effects*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Electroporation / methods*
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / cytology
  • Keratinocytes / drug effects
  • Microtubules / drug effects
  • Permeability
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Psoriasis / pathology
  • Rifampin / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Cadherins
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Rifampin