Toxicity of methyldopa (Aldomet) to mouse neuroblastoma cells in vivo

Cancer Res. 1983 Aug;43(8):3504-6.

Abstract

The adrenergic blocking agent methyldopa (Aldomet) is toxic to C-1300 neuroblastoma cells in vivo. Four injections of Aldomet at a dose of 7.5 mg/injection were given over a period of 24 hr to C-1300 neuroblastoma-bearing mice. This treatment killed a significant proportion of the C-1300 neuroblastoma cells. Flow cytometric data suggest that sensitivity of tumor cells to Aldomet is not related to the cell cycle.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Cycle
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Deoxyribonucleases / metabolism
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Male
  • Methyldopa / toxicity*
  • Mice
  • Neuroblastoma / pathology*
  • Trypsin / metabolism

Substances

  • Methyldopa
  • Deoxyribonucleases
  • Trypsin