Anti-Proliferative Effect of Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Citrullus colocynthis (L) on Retinoblastoma Cell Line

Introduction: Citrullus colocynthis has many pharmacological, biological, and therapeutic properties making it a very important medicinal plant. The cucurbitacin produced/derived from the plant play an important role in anticancer activities. The retinoblastoma Y-79 cell lines are studied in attachment culture. A proper study of these cells can pave the way for control of its proliferative property. Cell viability was assayed using a modified colorimetric technique that is based on the ability of the live cells to convert MTT, a tetrazolium compound into purple formazan crystals. There was an effect on the proliferation and gene expressions of the retinoblastoma Y-79 cell line. Bioactive extracts of these plants are being majorly used as a potential chemopreventive element as an alternative approach for cancer progression management. Materials and Methods: Human retinoblastoma cell line (Y-79)cell line was purchased from the National Centre for Cell Sciences (NCCS), Pune, India. Cell viability was assayed using a modified colorimetric technique that is based on the ability of live cells to convert MTT. Results: The experimental study showed antiproliferative effects against the retinoblastoma Y-79 cells. The experimental study showed the effect on cell viability, Bcl2 mRNA expression and BclxL mRNA expression in Y-79 cells. Conclusion: The hydroethanolic leaf extract obtained from the Citrullus colocynthis exhibited an antiproliferative effect on the retinoblastoma Y-79 cell line by affecting the expression of the Bcl2 mRNA and BclxL mRNA and hindering the cell viability.