Figure 2.
Increases in caspase-3 activity and apoptotic populations in SK-N-BE2 and SH-SY5Y cells. Treatments: CTL, 4-HPR (0.5 μM for 72 h), GST (100 μM for 24 h), and 4-HPR (0.5 μM for 72 h) + GST (100 μM for 24 h). (A) Determination of caspase-3 activity using a colorimetric assay. (B) Annexin V-FITC/PI staining and flow cytometric determination of apoptosis. Treatment with 4-HPR + GST effectively controlled growth of neuroblastoma cells due to increase in caspase-3 activity for apoptosis.