Inhibition of DNA synthesis and enhancement of the uptake and action of methotrexate by low-power-density microwave radiation in L1210 leukemia cells.

Cancer research · 1980 · Mixed · Low evidence

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PublicationCancer research · 1980

Study typeanimal

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

We have studied the effects of low-power-density microwave (MW) radiation (continuous and pulsed wave with average power density of 10 milliwatts/sq cm and range of 5 to 50 milliwatts/sq cm; frequency, 1.0 GHz) on the uptake and action of methotrexate (MTX), the inhibition of DNA synthesis in L1210 murine leukemia cells in vitro, and the MTX treatment of mice bearing this leukemia. Using short-term tissue culture techniques, MTX concentrations of 0.2 microM, and MW exposure times of 20 min, we have found that continuous-wave low-power-density MW irradiation enhances the uptake of [3H]MTX as compared to nonirradiated controls. The enhancement is observed in only a small range of power densities (5 to 25 milliwatts/sq cm) and is in an inverted-U-shaped relationship. MW irradiation alone has an inhibitory effect on the [3H]deoxyuridine incorporation into DNA. Compared to cell suspensions treated with MTX alone, groups treated with MW irradiation followed by MTX exhibit an augmentation of inhibition of DNA synthesis as measured by [3H]deoxyuridine incorporation. Combined treatment of L1210-bearing mice with MW irradiation and MTX in vivo prolonged the duration of survival over that of animals treated with MTX alone, indicating a greater killing of leukemia cells. These results suggest that the therapeutic index of MTX may be improved by the use of MW irradiation at low power densities.

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Study typeanimal

Effect directionmixed

PopulationL1210 murine leukemia cells in vitro; mice bearing L1210 leukemia (in vivo)

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposuremicrowave · 1000 MHz · 20 min

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Continuous-wave low-power-density microwave irradiation (average power density 10 mW/cm^2; range 5–50 mW/cm^2; 1.0 GHz) enhanced uptake of [3H]MTX versus nonirradiated controls, observed only over a limited power-density range (5–25 mW/cm^2) with an inverted-U-shaped relationship. Microwave irradiation alone inhibited [3H]deoxyuridine incorporation into DNA, and microwave irradiation followed by MTX augmented inhibition of DNA synthesis compared with MTX alone. In L1210-bearing mice, combined microwave irradiation and MTX prolonged survival compared with MTX alone.

Outcomes measured

Methotrexate (MTX) uptake ([3H]MTX)
DNA synthesis ([3H]deoxyuridine incorporation)
Survival duration in L1210-bearing mice

Limitations

Sample size not reported in abstract
Details of pulsed-wave parameters and comparative results versus continuous-wave not fully described in abstract
No dosimetry beyond power density and frequency reported (e.g., SAR, temperature control)
In vivo exposure regimen details not provided in abstract

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PubMed: 7357530

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