Cancer Studies

Impact of coconut kernel extract on carcinogen-induced skin cancer model: Oxidative stress, C-MYC proto-oncogene and tumor formation.

Coconut kernel extract (CKE) prevented skin tumor growth in mice by reducing oxidative stress and suppressing c-MYC overexpression. CKE showed higher antioxidant activity than ascorbic acid, making it a potential dietary antioxidant with anti-tumor properties.

Sandhya S et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38665592

Brusatol hinders the progression of bladder cancer by Chac1/Nrf2/SLC7A11 pathway.

Brusatol from Brucea javanica inhibits bladder cancer growth by inducing ferroptosis through the Chac1/Nrf2/SLC7A11 pathway, showing promise as a potential antineoplastic drug.

Yu XI et al (2024).
Exp Cell Res.
PubMed:
38663476

Noni enhances the anticancer activity of cyclophosphamide and suppresses myelotoxicity and hepatotoxicity in tumor-bearing mice.

Noni juice may prevent cancer by stopping harmful chemicals from damaging DNA. In a study, noni juice was found to have anti-tumor effects when used with a chemotherapy drug.

Ali M et al (2024).
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol.
PubMed:
38662247

Discovery of a novel natural compound, vitekwangin B, with ANO1 protein reduction properties and anticancer potential.

Vitekwangin B shows promise in inhibiting ANO1 protein levels in prostate cancer and NSCLC cells, potentially offering a new therapy option with minimal toxicity and resistance issues. More research needed.

Seo Y et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38659592

Anti-pancreatic cancer activity of cassane diterpenoids isolated from the seeds of Caesalpinia sappan mediated by autophagy activation via ROS/AMPK/mTORC1 pathway.

Researchers isolated new cassane diterpenoids from Caesalpinia sappan seeds. Compound 4 showed anti-cancer activity against pancreatic cancer cells by inducing autophagy through the ROS/AMPK/mTORC1 pathway. This suggests potential for 4 as a therapy for pancreatic cancer.

Su J et al (2024).
Phytochemistry.
PubMed:
38657886

Arnicolide D: a multi-targeted anticancer sesquiterpene lactone-preclinical efficacy and mechanistic insights.

Arnicolide D from Centipeda minima shows promising anticancer effects by inhibiting cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis, and suppressing metastasis. It targets key signaling pathways and displays broad-spectrum cytotoxicity, warranting further investigation for potential clinical use.

Mangalpady SS et al (2024).
Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38652277

Isorhamnetin: what is the in vitro evidence for its antitumor potential and beyond?

Isorhamnetin (ISO) is a natural compound with antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and organ-protective properties. It is cost-effective, widely available, and shows minimal side effects. Research highlights ISO's potential for new drug development and various health benefits.

Lei J et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38650631

Molecular docking, MMGBSA, and ADMET studies of phytoconstituents of Ocimum gratissimum on multiple breast cancer targets.

Researchers computationally investigated phytochemicals in plant for breast cancer treatment. Isovitexin, vitexin, rosmarinic acid, nepetoidin A, and luteolin show strong anti-cancer properties with good safety profiles for oral administration. Important for developing potential breast cancer treatments.

Ajiboye BO et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38648537