Gastroenterology Studies

Network pharmacology and experimental verification study on the mechanism of Hedyotis diffusa Willd in treating colorectal cancer.

Study assessed Hedyotis diffusa Willd effects on CRC using network pharmacology & experimental validation. Identified potential targets, key genes, pathways, & validated anti-CRC effects in vitro. Important for developing new CRC treatments.

Yuan X et al (2024).
Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38446216

Morindone as a potential therapeutic compound targeting TP53 and KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer cells.

Morindone, a compound from Morinda citrifolia, shows promise as a potential anticancer agent for colorectal cancer with mutated TP53 and KRAS genes, exhibiting anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects through multiple mechanisms.

Chee CW, Mohd Hashim N and Nor Rashid N (2024).
Chem Biol Interact.
PubMed:
38423379

Calcium Channel Inhibitory Effect of Marjoram (Origanum majorana L.): Its Medicinal Use in Diarrhea and Gut Hyperactivity.

Study evaluated methanolic extract of leaves of () traditionally used to treat diarrhea and gut spasms. Results may lead to potential new treatment options for gastrointestinal issues.

Rehman NU et al (2024).
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed).
PubMed:
38420828

Cytotoxic and Antitumoral Effects of Methanolic Extracts of Avocado Fruit Mesocarp in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line HT29.

Researchers studied avocado extract effects on colorectal cancer cells. Avocado at different ripening stages showed antitumoral properties, with chlorogenic acid being most effective in inducing cytotoxicity, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and inhibiting inflammation and invasion. Results suggest potential for developing cancer treatment agents.

Gutierrez-Silerio GY et al (2024).
J Med Food.
PubMed:
38407926