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Stabilization of apoptotic cells: generation of zombie cells #MMPMID25118929
Oropesa-Ávila M; Andrade-Talavera Y; Garrido-Maraver J; Cordero MD; de la Mata M; Cotán D; Paz MV; Pavón AD; Alcocer-Gómez E; de Lavera I; Lema R; Zaderenko AP; Rodríguez-Moreno A; Sánchez-Alcázar JA
Cell Death Dis 2014[Aug]; 5 (8): e1369- PMID25118929show ga
Apoptosis is characterized by degradation of cell components but plasma membrane remains intact. Apoptotic microtubule network (AMN) is organized during apoptosis forming a cortical structure beneath plasma membrane that maintains plasma membrane integrity. Apoptotic cells are also characterized by high reactive oxygen species (ROS) production that can be potentially harmful for the cell. The aim of this study was to develop a method that allows stabilizing apoptotic cells for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. By using a cocktail composed of taxol (a microtubule stabilizer), Zn2+ (a caspase inhibitor) and coenzyme Q10 (a lipid antioxidant), we were able to stabilize H460 apoptotic cells in cell cultures for at least 72?h, preventing secondary necrosis. Stabilized apoptotic cells maintain many apoptotic cell characteristics such as the presence of apoptotic microtubules, plasma membrane integrity, low intracellular calcium levels and mitochondrial polarization. Apoptotic cell stabilization may open new avenues in apoptosis detection and therapy.