Effect of B-RAF-specific RNA interference on gastric cancer BGC823 cell line

To investigate the influence of B-RAF-specific RNA interference on the proliferation and apoptosis of gastric cancer BGC823 cell line. B-RAF-siRNA and scramble-siRNA were synthesized and transfected into BGC823 cells by TransMessenger. The expression of B-RAF gene and Bcl-2 gene in BGC823 cells was detected by RT-PCR and the level of apoptosis was evaluated in transfected cells by flow cytometry. Results showed that TransMessenger could effectively transfect B-RAF-siRNA and scramble-siRNA into BGC823 cells. B-RAF-siRNA significantly inhibited the expression of B-RAF gene and Bcl-2 gene in BGC823 cells by more than 90% to 100%. B-RAF-siRNA inhibited BGC823 cell prolifera-tion and induced apoptosis (P < 0.01). In conclusion, B-RAF-siRNA can effectively inhibit the expression of B-RAF gene and Bcl-2 gene, induce cell apoptosis and inhibit the proliferation of gastric cancer BGC823 cells.