Cancer Studies

Pharmaceutical agents as potential drivers in the development of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study.

The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is increasing, not linked to known risk factors. Researchers hypothesize that a pharmaceutical agent may be the cause, suggesting the need for strategies to minimize this risk.

Ben-Aharon I et al (2023).
JMIR Public Health Surveill.
PubMed:
37933755

Curcumin's Dose-Dependent Attenuation of Gastric Cancer Cell Progression Via the PI3K Pathway Blockade.

Curcumin, found in turmeric, reduces gastric cancer cell growth, migration, and invasion. It suppresses the PI3K signaling pathway, making it a potential therapeutic agent for gastric cancer. Further research is needed for in vivo effectiveness.

Xi G et al (2023).
Dose Response.
PubMed:
37933268

Integrated bioinformatics and network pharmacology to explore the therapeutic target and molecular mechanisms of Taxus chinensis against non-small cell lung cancer.

Bioinformatics study identifies 401 targets in cancer, MAPK signaling, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways that Taxus chinensis (TC) binds to, potentially making it an effective treatment for lung cancer.

Zhang S, Wang J and Zhang H (2023).
Medicine (Baltimore).
PubMed:
37933017

Synthesis, characterization and anti-breast cancer potential of an incensole acetate nanoemulsion from Catharanthus roseus essential oil; in silico, in vitro, and in vivo study.

Scientists found that incensole acetate (IA), a compound in essential oils, has potential anticancer activity. IA biosynthesized nanoemulsion showed cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells and improved indicators in a rat model, suggesting it has anticancer properties.

Nayila I et al (2023).
RSC Adv.
PubMed:
37928847

Identification of arnicolide C as a novel chemosensitizer to suppress mTOR/E2F1/FANCD2 axis in non-small cell lung cancer.

Researchers identified and examined the chemosensitizing effects of Centipeda minima extracts, revealing that it inhibits FANCD2 activity. Understanding how this works could lead to improved cancer treatments.

Chen YF et al (2023).
Br J Pharmacol.
PubMed:
37926864

Macelignan prevents colorectal cancer metastasis by inhibiting M2 macrophage polarization.

Researchers investigated the effect of macelignan, a compound found in Myristica fragrans, on the polarization of tumor-associated macrophages in colorectal cancer metastasis. Understanding this interaction can potentially lead to new strategies for cancer treatment. (37 words)

Che N et al (2023).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
37925889

The anticancer potential of chemical constituents of Moringa oleifera targeting CDK-2 inhibition in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer using in-silico and in vitro approches.

Scientists investigated the potential of compounds in Moringa oleifera to inhibit CDK-2, a protein target in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Ellagic acid, chlorogenic acid, and quercetin showed the most promise and further research is needed to validate these findings.

Sultan R et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
PubMed:
37925393

Plumbagin has an inhibitory effect on the growth of TSCC PDX model and it enhances the anticancer efficacy of cisplatin.

Researchers studied the effectiveness of plumbagin in inhibiting cell growth, tumor metastasis, and inducing apoptosis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Findings may lead to new therapies for this type of cancer with a poor prognosis.

Xin Y et al (2023).
Aging (Albany NY).
PubMed:
37925175