Cancer Studies

Exploring the Potential of Rosemary Derived Compounds (Rosmarinic and Carnosic Acids) as Cancer Therapeutics: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives.

RA and CA, compounds found in rosemary extract, have shown anti-cancer properties. They inhibit tumor growth and have potential for cancer treatment.

Sirajudeen F et al (2024).
Biomol Ther (Seoul).
PubMed:
38148552

Investigation of antimicrobial and anti-cancer activity of thermally sensitive SnO(2) nanostructures with green-synthesized cauliflower morphology at ambient weather conditions.

Matricaria recutita leaf extract was used to create tin oxide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles showed anticancer and antimicrobial activity, making them potentially useful in cancer therapy, drug administration, and disinfecting.

Mini JJ et al (2023).
Environ Res.
PubMed:
38147921

Efficacy and safety of Chinese medicine injections in combination with docetaxel and cisplatin for non-small cell lung cancer: a network meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis found that several Chinese herbal injections combined with docetaxel and cisplatin showed promising effectiveness in treating non-small cell lung cancer. Further research is required for confirmation.

Wen L et al (2023).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38146464

Identification of molecular targets of Trigonelline for treating breast cancer through network pharmacology and bioinformatics-based prediction.

Researchers investigated Trigonelline's potential as an anticancer compound in breast cancer. They identified 14 specific targets and demonstrated its favorable binding affinity. Trigonelline could potentially be used to target breast cancer genes and mutants, but further validation is needed.

Manivannan HP, Veeraraghavan VP and Francis AP (2023).
Mol Divers.
PubMed:
38145425

Network Pharmacology Combined with Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics, and In Vitro Experimental Validation Reveals the Therapeutic Potential of Thymus vulgaris L. Essential Oil (Thyme Oil) against Human Breast Cancer.

Thyme oil can affect key proteins and pathways involved in breast cancer. Three compounds in Thyme oil show strong binding to breast cancer proteins. Thyme oil inhibits cancer cell growth. It has potential as a new therapy, but further studies are needed.

Alotaibi NM et al (2023).
ACS Omega.
PubMed:
38144096

Cordia Dichotoma: A Comprehensive Review of its Phytoconstituents and Endophytic Fungal Metabolites and their Potential Anticancer Effects.

Cordia dichotoma is a medicinal plant with various beneficial components. Studies show significant anticancer effects on multiple cancer cell lines. This review focuses on specific components and recent findings on the plant's anticancer properties.

Bhattacharya S and Patil SM (2023).
Curr Top Med Chem.
PubMed:
38141183

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and Amaranthus hybridus L.: Ancestral Andean Food Security and Modern Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity.

This review highlights the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, and antimicrobial and anticancer properties of Quinoa and Amaranth, emphasizing their potential for food security and their relevance in anticancer research.

Romero-Benavides JC et al (2023).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
PubMed:
38139854

Regulatory Effect of Ficus carica Latex on Cell Cycle Progression in Human Papillomavirus-Positive Cervical Cancer Cell Lines: Insights from Gene Expression Analysis.

Fig latex affects gene expression in cervical cancer cell lines, influencing pathways related to cancer development and progression. This suggests a potential novel therapeutic approach for HPV-related cervical cancer.

Cakir MO et al (2023).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
PubMed:
38139849