Cancer Studies

Adjuvant role of Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge in cancer chemotherapy: A review of its bioactive components, health-promotion effect and mechanisms.

Scientists investigated the potential of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge in enhancing the effectiveness of chemotherapy and reducing its side effects. Results show promise for improved cancer treatment with reduced toxicity.

Huang J et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37572929

Indicaxanthin Induces Autophagy in Intestinal Epithelial Cancer Cells by Epigenetic Mechanisms Involving DNA Methylation.

Indicaxanthin, a pigment found in prickly pear fruit, induces autophagy in colorectal cancer cells through epigenetic changes, potentially suggesting a role in gastrointestinal health.

Ragusa MA et al (2023).
Nutrients.
PubMed:
37571432

In Vitro Antiproliferative Apoptosis Induction and Cell Cycle Arrest Potential of Saudi Sidr Honey against Colorectal Cancer.

Sidr honey from Saudi Arabia was tested on colorectal, breast, and lung cancer cells. It showed potential as an antitumor agent by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Further research is needed to identify and understand the active compounds.

Qanash H et al (2023).
Nutrients.
PubMed:
37571386

Mechanistic Action of Cell Cycle Arrest and Intrinsic Apoptosis via Inhibiting Akt/mTOR and Activation of p38-MAPK Signaling Pathways in Hep3B Liver Cancer Cells by Prunetrin-A Flavonoid with Therapeutic Potential.

Prunetrin, a plant-derived compound, has shown anti-cancer properties in liver cancer cells. It decreases cell viability, arrests the cell cycle, promotes apoptosis, and inhibits signaling pathways. Promising potential treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Abusaliya A et al (2023).
Nutrients.
PubMed:
37571343

The Role and Mechanism of Perilla frutescens in Cancer Treatment.

In this review, the authors explore the chemical composition and mechanisms of for cancer treatment. They found that certain components, such as perilla aldehyde and rosmarinic acid, have therapeutic effects. Perilla seed oil has a preventive effect on colorectal cancer. This review offers new ideas for scientific innovation and clinical applications.

Huang S et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
37570851

Characterization of Portulaca oleracea Whole Plant: Evaluating Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antibacterial, and Antiviral Activities and Application as Quality Enhancer in Yogurt.

Purslane extract was added to yogurt, resulting in enhanced antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. It also improved rats' body weight, liver parameters, and kidney function. Additionally, it improved the texture, color, flavor, and microbial content of the yogurt.

Al-Quwaie DA et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
37570829

Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, and Anticancer Activities of Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oil Nanoemulsion.

The study prepared clove oil nanoemulsion and emulsion, characterized them, and found that the nanoemulsion had antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm, and anticancer properties. More research is needed for in vivo applications.

Shehabeldine AM et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
37570781

LCMS/MS Phytochemical Profiling, Molecular, Pathological, and Immune-Histochemical Studies on the Anticancer Properties of Annona muricata.

The study identified 388 compounds in a tropical fruit extract, including potential new compounds. The extract showed anticancer properties in mice, improving abnormalities caused by cancer cells.

Abdallah RH et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
37570713