Cancer Studies

Centipeda minima and 6-O-angeloylplenolin enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer.

Chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin, gemcitabine, and pemetrexed boost immune checkpoint inhibitor efficacy in lung cancer, but low response rates and side effects hinder widespread use.

Wang M et al (2024).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
38968790

Piperine induces autophagy of colon cancer cells: Dual modulation of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and ROS production.

Piperine, from black and long pepper, shows promise as an anticancer agent for colorectal cancer. Further research needed to understand its molecular mechanisms for potential use in treatment.

Xia J et al (2024).
Biochem Biophys Res Commun.
PubMed:
38968770

Mangiferin: A natural bioactive immunomodulating glucosylxanthone with potential against cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

Summary: Mangiferin from Mangifera indica has immunomodulatory effects, potential for treating rheumatoid arthritis and cancer by blocking NF-κB, regulating various pathways, activating macrophages, and having proapoptotic effects. Its precise mechanisms are still unknown.$total synthesis screened in vitro & in vivo.

Akkewar AS, Mishra KA and Sethi KK (2024).
J Biochem Mol Toxicol.
PubMed:
38967724

Triptonide induces apoptosis and inhibits the proliferation of ovarian cancer cells by activating the p38/p53 pathway and autophagy.

Triptonide from Tripterygium wilfordii is a potent anti-ovarian cancer agent, inducing apoptosis and autophagy through the p38/p53 pathway. It has better efficacy than platinum agents, offering a promising new treatment option.

Lou R et al (2024).
Bioorg Med Chem.
PubMed:
38964974

Lebanese cannabis oil as a potential treatment for acute myeloid leukemia: In vitro and in vivo evaluations.

Lebanese scientists studied how cannabis extracts from Cannabis sativa can help treat arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Knowing this can help us find new natural remedies for these illnesses.

Lteif A et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38964627

Phytochemical-mediated modulation of autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum stress as a cancer therapeutic approach.

Phytochemicals from plants like celastrol and resveratrol can target autophagy and ER stress to induce cancer cell death. Understanding how different phytochemicals interact with these processes can help develop new anticancer drugs. However, more research is needed for clinical applications.

Al Azzani M et al (2024).
Phytother Res.
PubMed:
38961675

Molecular Mechanism of Cynodon dactylon Phytosterols Targeting MAPK3 and PARP1 to Combat Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Multifaceted Computational Approach.

Study shows Cynodon dactylon phytochemicals target key genes in EOC pathways. Beta-Sitosterol binds strongly to MAPK3 and PARP1, offering potential for new EOC therapies.

Balkrishna A et al (2024).
Cell Biochem Biophys.
PubMed:
38961033

Dissecting the antitumor effects of Scutellaria barbata: Initial insights into the metabolism of scutellarin and luteolin by gut microbiota.

Study investigated how gut microbiota metabolizes flavonoids in Scutellaria barbata, elucidating potential anti-tumor effects. Results inform future studies optimizing cancer treatment with SBD.

Zhang X et al (2024).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
PubMed:
38959755