apoptotic effect of some schiff's base compounds on hepg2 and adipose tissue stem cells

Aims: schiff bases are compounds known for their anti-cancer properties. the combination of schiff bases with metals enhances their anticancer effects. the current study was conducted to determine the apoptotic effect of schiff base compounds derived from 2-hydroxynaphthaldehyde and 2-chloroethylamine, along with manganese complexes, on hepg2 cells compared to mesenchymal stem cells at the damghan faculty of chemistry, iran.materials & methods: in this experimental study, three schiff base compounds, naph-br, naph(br)2mn, and naph(br)2ni, were used to investigate anticancer properties on hepg2 cancer cells and compare them with adipose tissue stem cells. hepg2 and adipose tissue-derived stem cells were treated for 24 hours with these compounds at concentrations of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700µm. cell proliferation and survival were evaluated using hemocytometry, mtt, and ki-67 immunocytochemistry methods.findings: schiff base compounds reduced the proliferation rate of hepg2 cancer cells and adipose tissue-derived stem cells at concentrations of 200, 300, 400, and 500µm, while increasing the rate compared to the control group.conclusion: schiff base compounds inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and induce apoptosis at multiple concentrations, demonstrating their versatility and efficacy in combating cancer.