Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis Studies of Brucein D against T24 Bladder Cancer Cells.

Tossers isolated Brucein D from Brucea javanica fruit and showed it can kill bladder cancer cells by causing apoptosis. Good for potential cancer treatment.

Nandana PI et al (2024).

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev.

DOI:

10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.3.921

PubMed:

38546074

Unveiling the Chemical Composition, Bioactive Profile and Antioxidant Capacity of Dried Egyptian Jew's Mallow Stems as a Promising Anticancer Agent.

Researchers analyzed phytochemicals in dried Jew's mallow stem extract. It showed high antioxidant potential and inhibited cancer cell growth. Jew's mallow could be a low-cost cancer-fighting agent.

Ali MR, Ibrahim HH and Salah-Eldin AA (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29061377

PubMed:

38543013

Allicin and Cancer Hallmarks.

Allicin, a compound in garlic, shows promise in combating various types of cancer by targeting key biological functions. Researchers should investigate its potential as a low-toxicity anticancer drug.

Talib WH et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29061320

PubMed:

38542956

Rosmarinic Acid-Rich Perilla frutescens Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles: A Green Synthesis Approach for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications including Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Activities.

Study synthesizes silver nanoparticles using rosmarinic acid extract, showing antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties with potential for drug delivery. Promising as therapeutic agents with high stability and biocompatibility for various applications in medicine.

Netala VR et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29061250

PubMed:

38542889

Structure, Absolute Configuration, Antiproliferative and Phytotoxic Activities of Icetexane and Abietane Diterpenoids from Salvia carranzae and Chemotaxonomic Implications.

Researchers isolated new diterpenoids from plants, tested their antiproliferative activity on cancer cell lines, and evaluated their phytotoxicity on weeds. Compounds showed promising anti-cancer activity.

Bustos-Brito C et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29061226

PubMed:

38542863

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Sanyeqing) root extracts evoke S phase arrest while inhibiting the migration and invasion of human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells.

EFT extracts from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum show promise in fighting cancer. Study explores how they work against pancreatic cancer cells. Important for potential cancer therapies.

Sun Y et al (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04425-1

PubMed:

38539165

Withaferin A, a natural thioredoxin reductase 1 (TrxR1) inhibitor, synergistically enhances the antitumor efficacy of sorafenib through ROS-mediated ER stress and DNA damage in hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Chen X et al (2024).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155317

PubMed:

38537439

Polycarbonate-Based Copolymer Micelles as Biodegradable Carriers of Anticancer Podophyllotoxin or Juniper Extracts.

Researchers discovered efficient production of Podophyllotoxin (PPT) from genus Juniperus for anticancer drugs. Polymer micelles increase PPT solubility and reduce toxicity, showing promising anticancer activity for future nanomedicine applications.

Kalinova RG et al (2024).

J Funct Biomater.

DOI:

10.3390/jfb15030053

PubMed:

38535246