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Potential therapeutic effects of curcumin in gastric cancer.
Barati, N, Momtazi-Borojeni, AA, Majeed, M, Sahebkar, A
Journal of cellular physiology. 2019;(3):2317-2328
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Despite recent advancements in understanding of the biology of gastric cancer, treatment of patients with advanced gastric cancer remains a major problem. Among different type of phytochemicals, curcumin, a welltable -known phytochemical, has been shown to be a promising cancer chemopreventive agent. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of curcumin have been evaluated in several clinical trials against numerous diseases, and for the treatment of human cancer. In the present review, we have collected in vitro and in vivo investigations and studied the chemosensitizing and anticancer effects of curcumin against the gastric cancer cells. In summary, curcumin has been found to have efficient chemosensitizing effect and also inhibits viability, proliferation, and migration of gastric cancer cells mainly via cell cycle arrest and induction of apoptosis by both mitochondrial-dependent and -independent pathways.
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Vietnamese coriander inhibits cell proliferation, survival and migration via suppression of Akt/mTOR pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Devi Khwairakpam, A, Monisha, J, Roy, NK, Bordoloi, D, Padmavathi, G, Banik, K, Khatoon, E, Kunnumakkara, AB
Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology. 2019;(3)
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Background According to GLOBOCAN 2018, oral cancer was reported as the second highest cancer prevalent in India. Despite the several therapies available for oral cancer treatment, tumor recurrence and distant metastasis persist. This study investigates the anticancer potential of Persicaria odorata, commonly known as Vietnamese coriander, used widely in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of inflammation, stomach ailments, tumors, etc. Methods The crude methanolic extract of P. odorata (MPo) was prepared. The anticancer properties of MPo on SAS cells and other human oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line were evaluated using in vitro experimental conditions. The phytochemical constituents present in the MPo were also determined. Results Persicaria odorata possesses antiproliferative, antisurvival, antimetastatic activities, and induced cell cycle arrest in the G2 phase. It inhibited Akt-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway and also downregulated the expression of essential proteins that are involved in tumorigenesis such as cyclin D1, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), survivin, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). Moreover, the presence of flavonoids and quinones also revealed the anticancer activity of the plant. Conclusion Overall, our study concludes that P. odorata exhibits its anticancer properties through the downregulation of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in a dose-dependent manner.
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High mitochondrial Ca2+ content increases cancer cell proliferation upon inhibition of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP).
Marchi, S, Vitto, VAM, Patergnani, S, Pinton, P
Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.). 2019;(8):914-916
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Antiproliferative activity of heterometallic sodium and potassium-dioxidovanadium(V) polymers.
Sutradhar, M, Alegria, ECBA, Ferretti, F, Raposo, LR, Guedes da Silva, MFC, Baptista, PV, Fernandes, AR, Pombeiro, AJL
Journal of inorganic biochemistry. 2019;:110811
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The syntheses of the heterometallic sodium and potassium-dioxidovanadium 2D polymers, [NaVO2(1κNOO';2κO"-L)(H2O)]n(1) and [KVO2(1κNOO';2κO';3κO"-L)(EtOH)]n(2) (where the κ notation indicates the coordinating atoms of the polydentate ligand L) derived from (3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-hydroxybenzohydrazide (H2L) are reported. The polymers were characterized by IR, NMR, elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The antiproliferative potential of 1 and 2 was examined towards four human cancer cell lines (ovarian carcinoma, A2780, colorectal carcinoma, HCT116, prostate carcinoma, PC3 and breast adenocarcinoma, MCF-7cell lines) and normal human fibroblasts. Complex 1 and 2 showed the highest cytotoxic activity against A2780 cell line (IC50 8.2 and 11.3 μM, respectively) with 1 > 2 and an IC50 in the same range as cisplatin (IC50 3.4 μM; obtained in the same experimental conditions) but, interestingly, with no cytotoxicity to healthy human fibroblasts for concentrations up to 75 μM. This high cytotoxicity of 1 in ovarian cancer cells and its low cytotoxicity in healthy cells demonstrates its potential for further biological studies. Our results suggest that both complexes induce ovarian carcinoma cell death via apoptosis and autophagy, but autophagy is the main biological cause of the reduction of viability observed and that ROS (reactive oxygen species) may play an important role in triggering cell death.
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Lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin applied together show improved antiproliferative potential in colon cancer cells in vitro.
Langner, E, Lemieszek, MK, Rzeski, W
Journal of food biochemistry. 2019;(4):e12802
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Lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin, ingredients of daily diet, show significant anticancer and chemopreventive potential; however, no data are available showing thorough evaluation of jointly used phytochemicals on cancer cell proliferation. Here, we compare anticancer potential of mentioned substances applied separately or in combination (as MIX) by measuring mitochondrial activity (MTT test), DNA synthesis (BrdU test) and lactate dehydrogenase release (LDH test) in colon epithelial (CCD841 CoTr), and colon cancer (HT-29, LS174T) cells. Additive inhibitory effect of simultaneously used phytochemicals on cancer cells proliferation has been shown. In epithelial cells, tested combination effectively inhibited mitochondrial activity, but not DNA synthesis. LDH test revealed cytotoxicity of tested mixture against cancer cells without negative effect on normal cells. Furthermore, we demonstrated that MIX enhances antiproliferative effect of common cytostatics: 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin. Presented data suggest chemopreventive potential of the proposed combination of natural substances and their usefulness as adjuvant strategy during chemotherapy. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death worldwide. Since its development and progression is strongly correlated with dietary habits, healthy diet as well as supplementation with proved anticancer agents seems to be reasonable strategy of colon cancer prevention and treatment. In the present study, we have focused on four natural compounds abundantly found in daily diet i.e., lycopene, sulforaphane, quercetin, and curcumin, with well established anticancer potential. Their individual and collective impact both on normal colon epithelium cells and colon cancer cells viability, growth, and proliferation was examined. Furthermore, activity of the substances combined as MIX to influence antiproliferative potential of commonly used in colon cancer treatment cytostatics, 5-fluorouracil, and cisplatin was verified. Proposed in the study combination of phytochemicals with experimentally proven antiproliferative activity may propose an effective strategy for prevention and treatment of colon cancer.
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Cajanine promotes osteogenic differentiation and proliferation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
Zhao, ZY, Yang, L, Mu, X, Xu, L, Yu, X, Jiao, Y, Zhang, X, Fu, L
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University. 2019;(1):45-50
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BACKGROUND Seed cells - mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) - appear to be an attractive tool in the context of tissue engineering. Bone marrow represents the main source of MSCs for both experimental and clinical studies. However, the number limitation of bone marrow MSCs (BMSCs) and decreased function caused by proliferation make the search for adequate alternative sources of these cells for autologous and allogenic transplant necessary. OBJECTIVES This study was aimed to investigate the roles of cajanine isolated from the extracts of Cajanus cajan L. Millsp. in the proliferation and differentiation of BMSCs, and to discover the mechanism of proliferation of BMSCs promoted by cajanine. MATERIAL AND METHODS Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were cultured in high-glucose Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM) and osteogenic differentiation was induced by adding dexamethasone, ascorbic acid and β-glycerophosphate supplements. Bone marrow MSCs were cultured in medium without cajanine or supplemented with cajanine. The information about the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs was collated. The osteogenic differentiation potential of BMSCs was also assessed at the 3rd passage by Von Kossa staining. To observe cell signal transduction changes of BMSCs after culturing them with cajanine for 24 h, the western blot analysis was performed to detect phosphorylated cell cycle proteins and activated cyclins. RESULTS After osteogenic induction, the differentiation of BMSCs was accelerated by cajanine treatment. Osteogenesis markers were upregulated by cajanine treatment at both protein and mRNA levels. Cajanine obviously promoted the proliferation of BMSCs. After BMSCs were cultured with cajanine for 24 h, the cell cycle regulator proteins were phosphorylated or upregulated. CONCLUSIONS Cajanine can promote the expansion efficiency of BMSCs, at the same time keeping their multi-differentiation potential. Cajanine can activate the cell cycle signal transduction pathway, thus inducing cells to enter the G1/S phase and accelerating cells entering the G2/M phase. This study can contribute to the development of cajanine-based drugs in tissue engineering.
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Ameliorative effect of Silybin on bisphenol A induced oxidative stress, cell proliferation and steroid hormones oxidation in HepG2 cell cultures.
Lama, S, Vanacore, D, Diano, N, Nicolucci, C, Errico, S, Dallio, M, Federico, A, Loguercio, C, Stiuso, P
Scientific reports. 2019;(1):3228
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Bisphenol A (BPA) and silybin are considered xenoestrogens and could interfere with the action of endogenous hormones. It was demonstrated a higher level of BPA in plasma of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) patients, compared to those with steatosis (NAFL). We investigated the effect of BPA and silybin, alone or in combination, on proliferation, oxidative stress and steroid metabolism in HepG2 grown in high glucose concentration medium (H-HepG2). Cell viability was assessed by adding 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT). TBARS were quantified by spectrophotometry. The effect of BPA, silybin and their combination on the expression of phosphorilized extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), ERK and Caspase 3 was determined by Western blot analysis. The identifications of lipids and steroid hormones was performed by mass spectrometry. BPA elicited in H-HepG2 oxidative stress and steroid hormones oxidation leading to the formation of metabolite with estrogenic and genotoxic potentials. Silybin ameliorates the harmful BPA-induced effect decreasing glucose uptake and lipid peroxidation. Moreover silybin activates the synthesis of vitamin D3 metabolites and prevent the steroid hormones oxidation. BPA could be considered as an important risk factor in worsening and progression of NAFLD. At the same time silybin could be a valid support to counteract these effects in NASH patients.
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The latest progress on miR-374 and its functional implications in physiological and pathological processes.
Bian, H, Zhou, Y, Zhou, D, Zhang, Y, Shang, D, Qi, J
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine. 2019;(5):3063-3076
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been emerging players in cell development, differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis. Based on their differences in length and structure, they are subdivided into several categories including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs >200nt), stable non-coding RNAs (60-300nt), microRNAs (miRs or miRNAs, 18-24nt), circular RNAs, piwi-interacting RNAs (26-31nt) and small interfering RNAs (about 21nt). Therein, miRNAs not only directly regulate gene expression through pairing of nucleotide bases between the miRNA sequence and a specific mRNA that leads to the translational repression or degradation of the target mRNA, but also indirectly affect the function of downstream genes through interactions with lncRNAs and circRNAs. The latest studies have highlighted their importance in physiological and pathological processes. MiR-374 family member are located at the X-chromosome inactivation center. In recent years, numerous researches have uncovered that miR-374 family members play an indispensable regulatory role, such as in reproductive disorders, cell growth and differentiation, calcium handling in the kidney, various cancers and epilepsy. In this review, we mainly focus on the role of miR-374 family members in multiple physiological and pathological processes. More specifically, we also summarize their promising potential as novel prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets from bench to bedside.
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Antiproliferative evaluation and supramolecular association in Mn(II) and Zn(II) bipyridine complexes: Combined experimental and theoretical studies.
Bhattacharyya, MK, Gogoi, A, Chetry, S, Dutta, D, Verma, AK, Sarma, B, Franconetti, A, Frontera, A
Journal of inorganic biochemistry. 2019;:110803
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Two new coordination complexes viz. [Mn2(μ‑O,O'‑4‑Mebz)2(bpy)2(μ2‑H2O)(4‑Mebz)2] (1) and [Zn(bpy)(pdc)(H2O)]·3.5H2O (2) (where bpy = 2,2'‑bipyridine, 4‑Mebz = 4‑methyl benzoate and pdc = 2,6‑pyridine dicarboxylate) were synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, electronic spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) techniques. Complex 1 consists of a dinuclear Mn(II) unit bridged by a solvent water molecule while 2 is a mononuclear complex. The supramolecular assemblies found in the solid state of both complexes have been described. In 2, several π-stacking interactions modes have been further studied using Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. Furthermore, the activity of the complexes against a few pathogenic bacteria has been studied and confirmed. Finally, the antiproliferative activities of both complexes have been studied in T-cell lymphoma cell line by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, apoptosis assay and molecular docking simulation. Both the complexes exhibit gratifying cytotoxicity through apoptotic cell death with negligible cytotoxicity (~5-10%) in normal cells. It is worth mentioning that Mn(II) and Zn(II) complexes exhibit interaction modes with highly expressed cancer target proteins under study with higher binding affinity and the results are comparable with reference inhibitors.
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Tetrandrine inhibits colon carcinoma HT-29 cells growth via the Bcl-2/Caspase 3/PARP pathway and G1/S phase.
Li, J, Wang, Q, Wang, Z, Cui, N, Yang, B, Niu, W, Kuang, H
Bioscience reports. 2019;(5)
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Tetrandrine (Tet) bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids isolated from Stephania tetrandra and other related species of Menispermaceae. It has been demonstrated to have positive therapeutic effects on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, silicosis, autoimmune diseases. In recent years, some reports have shown that Tet has anticancer activity in human cancers. To explore the pharmacological activity and mechanism of Tet on colon cancer and its unique advantages as a natural product. In the present study, analyses of the cell cycle, apoptosis, targets prediction, molecular docking, and alterations in protein levels were performed to elucidate how Tet functions in colon cancer. We found that Tet robustly induced arrest at the G1 phase in colon cancer cell line HT-29. It induced HT-29 cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Similarly, analysis of protein expression levels in HT-29 cells showed down-regulation of Bcl-2, pro-caspase 3, pro-caspase 8, PARP, cyclin D1 (CCND1), cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK 4), and up-regulation of Bax, active caspase 3, and active caspase 8. These results indicate that Tet induces apoptosis of colon cancer cells through the mitochondrial pathway and caspase family pathway. Molecular docking showed interaction effects and binding energy. Comparing with the CDK4 inhibitors ribociclib and palbociclib, the docking energy is similar to the docked amino acid residues. Therefore, we conclude that Tet and the CCND1/CDK4 compound could form hydrogen bonds and a stable compound structure, which can inhibit colon cancer cells proliferation by regulating CCND1/CDK4 compound and its downstream proteins phosphorylated Rb (p-Rb). In summary, Tet may be a potential drug for colon cancer therapy.