Figure 2. Combined treatment with JQ1 and ABT263 yields enhanced induction of apoptosis.
A., B., C. representative histograms of LN229, U87 and T98G glioblastoma cells that were treated for the indicated time points as indicated with JQ1, ABT263 or both prior to staining with propidium iodide and flow cytometric analysis. D.-F., LN229, U87 and T98G glioblastoma cells were treated for the indicated time points as indicated with OTX015, Obatoclax or the combination. G., representative histograms of T98G glioblastoma cells treated with ABT263, JQ1 or the combination as indicated for 48h prior to staining for annexin V and propidium iodide and flow cytometric analysis. H., representative histograms of T98G glioblastoma cells that were treated with JQ1, ABT263, or both prior to staining with TMRE and flow cytometric analysis. I., T98G glioblastoma cells were treated for 24 h with JQ1, ABT263 or the combination. Whole-cell extracts were examined by Western blot analysis for PARP, cleaved caspase 9 (C9) and cleaved caspase 3. Vinculin Western blot analysis was performed to confirm equal protein loading.