Cancer Studies

Baicalin reduces inflammation to inhibit lung cancer via targeting SOCS1/NF-κB/STAT3 axis.

Baicalin, a compound from Georgi, inhibits lung cancer progression by reducing inflammation and targeting SOCS1/NF-κB/STAT3 pathway. Potential novel treatment for lung cancer.

Guo L et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38628726

Assessment of cancer risk and radiological effects from (210)Po and (210)Pb with consumption of wild medicinal herbal plants.

Plants can store chemicals and radioisotopes from their environment, like Po and Pb, which can be hazardous to human health. Understanding this can help protect against toxicity.

Moniakowska A and Strumińska-Parulska D (2024).
J Trace Elem Med Biol.
PubMed:
38626651

Honokiol suppress the PD-L1 expression to improve anti-tumor immunity in lung cancer.

Honokiol from Magnolia officinalis inhibits lung cancer growth by targeting PD-L1, suppressing its expression, blocking PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, and enhancing anti-tumor immunity through T cell activation and infiltration. Important for improving lung cancer treatment.

Luo L et al (2024).
Int Immunopharmacol.
PubMed:
38626551

Investigating the potential of Juglans regia phytoconstituents for the treatment of cervical cancer utilizing network biology and molecular docking approach.

Researchers studied the potential anticancer effects of Juglans regia on cervical cancer proteins. Identified top hub genes and confirmed stable binding of phytocompounds using molecular dynamics simulation. This could lead to new treatments for cervical cancer.

Dua R et al (2024).
PLoS One.
PubMed:
38626166

Exploring Anticancer Properties of Medicinal Plants against Breast Cancer by Downregulating Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2.

Various medicinal plants show promising anticancer activity against HER2-positive breast cancer cells by reducing HER2 expression, altering proteome profile, and containing multiple anticancer compounds. Potential innovative therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer.

Gupta S et al (2024).
J Agric Food Chem.
PubMed:
38624258

Anticancer and Free Radical Scavenging Competence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Aqueous Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus acidus.

Aqueous leaf extract of [plant] efficiently synthesizes ZnO nanoparticles with antioxidant and anticancer properties. Potential for pharmaceutical use but further in-vivo studies needed.

Chinnathambi A et al (2022).
Bioinorg Chem Appl.
PubMed:
38623354

[Total polyphenols of Cydonia oblonga inhibited proliferation and migration of renal cancer cells by PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway].

Study finds Cydonia oblonga Miller polyphenols (TPCOM) combat kidney cancer by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, decreasing cell proliferation and migration. Suggests C. oblonga as natural anti-tumor agent.

Abudurousuli K et al (2024).
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi.
PubMed:
38621912

Efficacy of an aloe vera, chamomile, and thyme cosmetic cream for the prophylaxis and treatment of mild dermatitis induced by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients (the Alantel study).

Researchers evaluated a natural product-based cream (Alantel®) to reduce radiation-induced dermatitis in breast cancer patients. Results showed promising efficacy, offering a potentially better treatment option for RT patients.

Villegas-Becerril E et al (2024).
Contemp Clin Trials Commun.
PubMed:
38616815