According to the study, researchers have previously reported that propofol inhibits gap junction function briefly, and a functional GJ enhances the efficacy of radiotherapy in some cancer cells. The study examined the role of propofol in clinically relevant concentrations in the modulation of radiograph-induced cytotoxicity in HeLa cells transfected with connexin 32 plasmid. The role was explored by manipulating connexin expression, GJ presence and function.
The study found that propofol significantly reduced radiograph-induced cytotoxicity in the presence of functional GJ.
Read the study on propofol in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
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