Cold Atmospheric Plasma Changes the Amino Acid Composition of Solutions and Influences the Anti-Tumor Effect on Melanoma Cells

Arndt S, Fadil F, Dettmer K, Unger P, Boskovic M, Samol C, Boßerhoff AK, Zimmermann JL, Gruber M, Gronwald W, Karrer S (2021)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

International Journal of Molecular Sciences MDPI

Book Volume: 22

Journal Issue: 15

DOI: 10.3390/ijms22157886

Abstract

Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) is an ionized gas near room temperature. Its anti-tumor effect can be transmitted either by direct treatment or mediated by a plasma-treated solution (PTS), such as treated standard cell culture medium, which contains different amino acids, inorganic salts, vitamins and other substances. Despite extensive research, the active components in PTS and its molecular or cellular mechanisms are not yet fully understood. The purpose of this study was the measurement of the reactive species in PTS and their effect on tumor cells using different plasma modes and treatment durations. The PTS analysis yielded mode- and dose-dependent differences in the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), and in the decomposition and modification of the amino acids Tyrosine (Tyr) and Tryptophan (Trp). The Trp metabolites Formylkynurenine (FKyn) and Kynurenine (Kyn) were produced in PTS with the 4 kHz (oxygen) mode, inducing apoptosis in Mel Im melanoma cells. Nitrated derivatives of Trp and Tyr were formed in the 8 kHz (nitrogen) mode, elevating the p16 mRNA expression and senescence-associated ß-Galactosidase staining. In conclusion, the plasma mode has a strong impact on the composition of the active components in PTS and affects its anti-tumor mechanism. These findings are of decisive importance for the development of plasma devices and the effectiveness of tumor treatment.

Authors with CRIS profile

Anja Katrin Boßerhoff Lehrstuhl für Biochemie und Molekulare Medizin

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Regensburg DE Germany (DE) Universität Regensburg DE Germany (DE) terraplasma GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Arndt, S., Fadil, F., Dettmer, K., Unger, P., Boskovic, M., Samol, C.,... Karrer, S. (2021). Cold Atmospheric Plasma Changes the Amino Acid Composition of Solutions and Influences the Anti-Tumor Effect on Melanoma Cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(15). https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms22157886

MLA:

Arndt, Stephanie, et al. "Cold Atmospheric Plasma Changes the Amino Acid Composition of Solutions and Influences the Anti-Tumor Effect on Melanoma Cells." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22.15 (2021).

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