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Bakrim S, Aboulaghras S, Aanniz T, Benali T, El Omari N, El-Shazly M, Lee LH, Mustafa SK, Sahib N, Rebezov M, Ali Shariati M, Lorenzo JM, Bouyahya A. Effects of Mediterranean diets and nutrigenomics on cardiovascular health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:7589-7608. [PMID: 36908235 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2187622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
Abstract
The field of nutrigenomics studies the interaction between nutrition and genetics, and how certain dietary patterns can impact gene expression and overall health. The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), characterized by a high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, has been linked to better cardiovascular health (CVH) outcomes. This review summarizes the current state of research on the effects of nutrigenomics and MedDiet on cardiovascular health. Results suggest that MedDiet, through its impact on gene expression, can positively influence CVH markers such as blood pressure, lipid profile, and inflammation. However, more research is needed to fully understand the complex interactions between genetics, nutrition, and CVH, and to determine the optimal dietary patterns for individualized care. The aim of this scientific review is to evaluate the current evidence on the effects of nutrigenomics and MedDiet on cardiovascular health. The review summarizes the available studies that have investigated the relationship between nutrition, genetics, and cardiovascular health, and explores the mechanisms by which certain dietary patterns can impact CVH outcomes. The review focuses on the effects of MedDiet, a dietary pattern that is rich in whole foods and healthy fats, and its potential to positively influence CVH through its impact on gene expression. The review highlights the limitations of current research and the need for further studies to fully understand the complex interplay between nutrition, genetics, and cardiovascular health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saad Bakrim
- Geo-Bio-Environment Engineering and Innovation Laboratory, Molecular Engineering, Biotechnology and Innovation Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Physiology and Physiopathology Team, Faculty of Sciences, Genomic of Human Pathologies Research, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Medical Biotechnology Laboratory, Rabat Medical & Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Environment and Health Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Cytogenetic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, The German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Novel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group (NBDD), Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength (MBRS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratoire d'Amélioration des Productions Agricoles, Biotechnologie et Environnement (LAPABE), Faculté des Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, Oujda, Morocco
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- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry, Semey Branch of the Institute, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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He L, Peng L, Wang L, Jiang X, Sun X, Li H, Lin T, Wu Z, Lin S. Investigation of folate-modified EGCG-loaded thermosensitive nanospheres inducing immunogenic cell death and damage-associated molecular patterns in hepatocellular carcinoma. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 714:149976. [PMID: 38677007 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The systemic treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma is currently facing a bottleneck. EGCG, the primary active compound in green tea, exhibits anti-tumor effects through various pathways. However, there is a lack of study on EGCG-induced immunogenic cell death (ICD) in hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS In a previous study, we successfully synthesized folate-modified thermosensitive nano-materials, encapsulated EGCG within nanoparticles using a hydration method, and established the EGCG nano-drug delivery system. The viability of HepG2 cells post-EGCG treatment was assessed via the MTT and EdU assays. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated through wound healing experiments, Transwell assays, and Annexin V-FITC/PI assay for apoptosis detection. Additionally, the expression levels of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) were determined using immunofluorescence, ATP measurement, RT-qPCR, and Western Blot. RESULTS The drug sensitivity test revealed an IC50 value of 96.94 μg/mL for EGCG in HepG2 cells after 48 h. EGCG at a low concentration (50 μg/mL) significantly impeded the migration and invasion of HepG2 cells, showing a clear dose-dependent response. Moreover, medium to high EGCG concentrations induced cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner and upregulated DAMPs expression. Immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated a notable increase in CRT expression following low-concentration EGCG treatment. As EGCG concentration increased, cell viability decreased, leading to CRT exposure on the cell membrane. EGCG also notably elevated ATP levels. RT-qPCR and Western Blot analyses indicated elevated expression levels of HGMB1, HSP70, and HSP90 following EGCG intervention. CONCLUSION EGCG not only hinders the proliferation, migration, and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma cells and induces apoptosis, but also holds significant clinical promise in the treatment of malignant tumors by promoting ICD and DAMPs secretion.
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- Li He
- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Fujian Provincial Tumor Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People's Hospital of Longhua, Shenzhen, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Guo Y, Wu J, Chen L, Liu L, Bi T, Pan Y, Meng QF, Wang C, Rao L, Li Q. Tea polyphenol-engineered hybrid cellular nanovesicles for cancer immunotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:192. [PMID: 38637848 PMCID: PMC11025249 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02458-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a crucial and effective strategy for prostate cancer, while systemic administration may cause profound side effects on normal tissues. More importantly, the ADT can easily lead to resistance by involving the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway and high infiltration of M2 macrophages in tumor microenvironment (TME). Herein, we developed a biomimetic nanotherapeutic platform by deriving cell membrane nanovesicles from cancer cells and probiotics to yield the hybrid cellular nanovesicles (hNVs), loading flutamide (Flu) into the resulting hNVs, and finally modifying the hNVs@Flu with Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). In this nanotherapeutic platform, the hNVs significantly improved the accumulation of hNVs@Flu-EGCG in tumor sites and reprogramed immunosuppressive M2 macrophages into antitumorigenic M1 macrophages, the Flu acted on androgen receptors and inhibited tumor proliferation, and the EGCG promoted apoptosis of prostate cancer cells by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway, thus synergistically stimulating the antitumor immunity and reducing the side effects and resistance of ADT. In a prostate cancer mouse model, the hNVs@Flu-EGCG significantly extended the lifespan of mice with tumors and led to an 81.78% reduction in tumor growth compared with the untreated group. Overall, the hNVs@Flu-EGCG are safe, modifiable, and effective, thus offering a promising platform for effective therapeutics of prostate cancer.
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- Yiming Guo
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China
- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518132, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China.
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Kleszcz R, Majchrzak-Celińska A, Baer-Dubowska W. Tannins in cancer prevention and therapy. Br J Pharmacol 2023. [PMID: 37614022 DOI: 10.1111/bph.16224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Tannins are a heterogenous class of polyphenolic natural products with promising cancer chemopreventive and therapeutic potential. Studies undertaken over the last 30 years have demonstrated their capacity to target many cellular pathways and molecules important in the development of cancer. Recently, new mechanisms that might be important in anti-carcinogenic activity, such as inhibition of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, reduction of cancer stem cell creation, and modulation of cancer cells metabolism have been described. Along with the mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer activity of tannins, this review focuses on their possible application as chemosensitizers in adjuvant therapy and countering multidrug resistance. Furthermore, characteristic physicochemical properties of some tannins, particularly tannic acid, are useful in the formation of nanovehicles for anticancer drugs or the isolation of circulating cancer cells. These new potential applications of tannins deserve further studies. Well-designed clinical trials, which are scarce, are needed to assess the therapeutic effects of tannins themselves or as adjuvants in cancer treatment.
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- Robert Kleszcz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Jia W, Zhou L, Li L, Zhou P, Shen Z. Nano-Based Drug Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds for Cancer Treatment: Progress, Opportunities, and Challenges. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16010101. [PMID: 36678599 PMCID: PMC9865384 DOI: 10.3390/ph16010101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Polyphenols and their derivates, a kind of natural product distributed in herb plants, vegetables, and fruits, are the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet and have been found to display cancer-preventative effects in several epidemiological studies. The scientific community has also validated the anti-cancer bioactivities and low toxicities of polyphenolic compounds, including flavones, tannins, phenolic acids, and anthocyanins, through in vitro and in vivo studies. However, the low stability, weak targeting ability, poor solubility, and low bioavailability of pure polyphenolic agents have significantly impaired their treatment efficacy. Nowadays, nano-based technology has been applied to surmount these restrictions and maximize the treatment efficacy of polyphenols. In this review, we summarize the advantages and related mechanisms of polyphenols in cancer treatment. Moreover, aiming at the poor solubility and low bioavailability of pure polyphenols in vivo, the advantages of nano-based delivery systems and recent research developments are highlighted. Herein, particular emphasis is mainly placed on the most widely used nanomaterials in the delivery of natural products, including liposomes, micelles, and nanogels. Finally, we present an overview and the challenges of future implementations of nano-based delivery systems of polyphenolic compounds in the cancer therapeutic field.
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- Wenhui Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
- Correspondence: (P.Z.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Correspondence: (P.Z.); (Z.S.)
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Ferrari E, Bettuzzi S, Naponelli V. The Potential of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Targeting Autophagy for Cancer Treatment: A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116075. [PMID: 35682754 PMCID: PMC9181147 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved process for the degradation of redundant or damaged cellular material by means of a lysosome-dependent mechanism, contributing to cell homeostasis and survival. Autophagy plays a multifaceted and context-dependent role in cancer initiation, maintenance, and progression; it has a tumor suppressive role in the absence of disease and is upregulated in cancer cells to meet their elevated metabolic demands. Autophagy represents a promising but challenging target in cancer treatment. Green tea is a widely used beverage with healthy effects on several diseases, including cancer. The bioactive compounds of green tea are mainly catechins, and epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant and biologically active among them. In this review, evidence of autophagy modulation and anti-cancer effects induced by EGCG treatment in experimental cancer models is presented. Reviewed articles reveal that EGCG promotes cytotoxic autophagy often through the inactivation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, resulting in apoptosis induction. EGCG pro-oxidant activity has been postulated to be responsible for its anti-cancer effects. In combination therapy with a chemotherapy drug, EGCG inhibits cell growth and the drug-induced pro-survival autophagy. The selected studies rightly claim EGCG as a valuable agent in cancer chemoprevention.
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Xu Z, Chu M. Advances in Immunosuppressive Agents Based on Signal Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:917162. [PMID: 35694243 PMCID: PMC9178660 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.917162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Immune abnormality involves in various diseases, such as infection, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, as well as transplantation. Several signal pathways have been demonstrated to play a central role in the immune response, including JAK/STAT, NF-κB, PI3K/AKT-mTOR, MAPK, and Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway, in which multiple targets have been used to develop immunosuppressive agents. In recent years, varieties of immunosuppressive agents have been approved for clinical use, such as the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib and the mTOR inhibitor everolimus, which have shown good therapeutic effects. Additionally, many immunosuppressive agents are still in clinical trials or preclinical studies. In this review, we classified the immunosuppressive agents according to the immunopharmacological mechanisms, and summarized the phase of immunosuppressive agents.
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- Zhiqing Xu
- Department of Immunology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Department of Pharmacology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Immunology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Alam M, Ali S, Ashraf GM, Bilgrami AL, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate: From green tea to cancer therapeutics. Food Chem 2022; 379:132135. [PMID: 35063850 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) possesses various biological functions, including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. EGCG is an abundant polyphenolic component originating from green tea extract that has exhibited versatile bioactivities in combating several cancers. This review highlights the pharmacological features of EGCG and its therapeutic implications in cancer and other metabolic diseases. It modulates numerous signaling pathways, regulating cells' undesired survival and proliferation, thus imparting strong tumor chemopreventive and therapeutic effects. EGCG initiates cell death through the intrinsic pathway and causes inhibition of EGFR, STAT3, and ERK pathways in several cancers. EGCG alters and inhibits ERK1/2, NF-κB, and Akt-mediated signaling, altering the Bcl-2 family proteins ratio and activating caspases in tumor cells. This review focuses on anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenesis, and apoptotic effects of EGCG. We further highlighted the potential of EGCG in different types of cancer, emphasizing clinical trials formulations that further improve our understanding of the therapeutic management of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City 21924, South Korea.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India.
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Won HR, Lee P, Oh SR, Kim YM. Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Suppresses the Expression of TNF-α-Induced MMP-1 via MAPK/ERK Signaling Pathways in Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Biol Pharm Bull 2021; 44:18-24. [PMID: 33390545 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b20-00304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Deeper wrinkles and loss of elasticity are one of the skin-aging symptoms. Collagen breakdown by matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), which is induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines, has been known to be responsible for these skin-aging symptoms. Therefore, much attention has been paid to chemicals to suppress the MMP-1 activity. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), catechin rich in green tea, has been reported to show antioxidant and protect skin from various stimuli such as UV and chemicals. In this study, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of EGCG on MMP-1 gene expression and secretion in tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-treated human dermal fibroblast cells (Hs68 cells). Pre-treatment with EGCG (10 and 20 µM) suppressed TNF-α-induced MMP-1 expression and secretion. EGCG also reduced the phosphorylation of extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) significantly but not that of p38 activation and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). Besides, EGCG (10 and 20 µM) showed the inhibitory effect on mitogen-activated protein extracellular kinase (MEK) and Src phosphorylation which is reported to be upstream signal proteins of ERK signal pathway. Based on these results, EGCG might have potential activity to slow down the skin-aging through inhibition of collagen breakdown, which remains to be elucidated.
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- Hea-Ryeoun Won
- School of Cosmetic Science and Beauty Biotechnology, Semyung University
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- School of Industrial Bio-pharmaceutical Science, Semyung University
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- School of Cosmetic Science and Beauty Biotechnology, Semyung University
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- School of Cosmetic Science and Beauty Biotechnology, Semyung University
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Ferrari E, Naponelli V, Bettuzzi S. Lemur Tyrosine Kinases and Prostate Cancer: A Literature Review. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22115453. [PMID: 34064250 PMCID: PMC8196904 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The members of the Lemur Tyrosine Kinases (LMTK1-3) subfamily constitute a group of three membrane-anchored kinases. They are known to influence a wide variety of key cellular events, often affecting cell proliferation and apoptosis. They have been discovered to be involved in cancer, in that they impact various signalling pathways that influence cell proliferation, migration, and invasiveness. Notably, in the context of genome-wide association studies, one member of the LMTK family has been identified as a candidate gene which could contribute to the development of prostate cancer. In this review, of published literature, we present evidence on the role of LMTKs in human prostate cancer and model systems, focusing on the complex network of interacting partners involved in signalling cascades that are frequently activated in prostate cancer malignancy. We speculate that the modulators of LMTK enzyme expression and activity would be of high clinical relevance for the design of innovative prostate cancer treatment.
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- Elena Ferrari
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci, 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (V.N.); (S.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0521-033-822
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci, 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (V.N.); (S.B.)
- National Institute of Biostructure and Biosystems (INBB), Viale Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Rome, Italy
- Centre for Molecular and Translational Oncology (COMT), University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 11/a, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci, 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (V.N.); (S.B.)
- National Institute of Biostructure and Biosystems (INBB), Viale Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Rome, Italy
- Centre for Molecular and Translational Oncology (COMT), University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 11/a, 43124 Parma, Italy
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Rosenzweig T, Sampson SR. Activation of Insulin Signaling by Botanical Products. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22084193. [PMID: 33919569 PMCID: PMC8073144 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22084193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a worldwide health problem, ranked as one of the leading causes for severe morbidity and premature mortality in modern society. Management of blood glucose is of major importance in order to limit the severe outcomes of the disease. However, despite the impressive success in the development of new antidiabetic drugs, almost no progress has been achieved with regard to the development of novel insulin-sensitizing agents. As insulin resistance is the most eminent factor in the patho-etiology of T2D, it is not surprising that an alarming number of patients still fail to meet glycemic goals. Owing to its wealth of chemical structures, the plant kingdom is considered as an inventory of compounds exerting various bioactivities, which might be used as a basis for the development of novel medications for various pathologies. Antidiabetic activity is found in over 400 plant species, and is attributable to varying mechanisms of action. Nevertheless, relatively limited evidence exists regarding phytochemicals directly activating insulin signaling, which is the focus of this review. Here, we will list plants and phytochemicals that have been found to improve insulin sensitivity by activation of the insulin signaling cascade, and will describe the active constituents and their mechanism of action.
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- Tovit Rosenzweig
- Departments of Molecular Biology and Nutritional Studies, Ariel University, Ariel 4077625, Israel
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Rehovot and Faculty of Life Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel;
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Lakshmi S, Renjitha J, B Sasidhar S, Priya S. Epoxyazadiradione induced apoptosis/anoikis in triple-negative breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-231, by modulating diverse cellular effects. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:1-17. [PMID: 33684251 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive forms of its kind, which accounts for 15-20% of all breast cancers. As this cancer form lacks hormone receptors, targeted chemotherapy remains the best treatment option. Apoptosis and anoikis (detachment-induced cell death) induction by small molecules can prevent TNBC metastasis to a greater extent. Epoxyazadiradione (EAD) is a limonoid from the neem plant with an anticancer property. Here, we demonstrate that EAD induced mitochondria-mediated apoptosis and anoikis in TNBC cells (MDA-MB-231). Apart from this, it promotes antimigration, inhibition of colony formation, downregulation of MMP-9 and fibronectin, induction of G2/M phase arrest with downregulation of cyclin A2/cdk2, interference in cellular metabolism, and inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kB) nuclear translocation. Moreover, a significant reduction is observed in the expression of EGFR on the plasma membrane and nucleus upon treatment with EAD. Among the diverse cellular effects, anoikis induction, metabolic interference, and downregulation of membrane/nuclear EGFR expression by EAD are reported here for the first time. To summarize, EAD targets multiple cellular events to induce growth arrest in TNBC, and hence can be developed into the best antineoplastic agent in the future.
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- Sreerenjini Lakshmi
- Biochemistry Section, Agro-Processing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India.,Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India.,Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Biochemistry Section, Agro-Processing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Han C, Zhang C, Wang H, Zhao L. Exosome-mediated communication between tumor cells and tumor-associated macrophages: implications for tumor microenvironment. Oncoimmunology 2021; 10:1887552. [PMID: 33680573 PMCID: PMC7901554 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2021.1887552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Exosomes are extracellular vesicles released from numerous types of cells that are involved in multiple tumors development. Exosomes contribute to the modulation of tumor microenvironment (TME) through intercellular communication. As essential immune stromal cells in the TME, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) participate in tumor development by mediating angiogenesis, metastasis, chemoresistance, and immune escape. Due to communication with multiple cells in the TME, they exhibit plasticity and heterogeneity during the progress of polarization from monocytes to macrophages. Previous studies suggest that targeting TAMs is a promising therapeutic strategy; however, the detailed mechanism by which TAMs regulate tumor development still remains unclear. In this review, we provide an overview of the roles of exosomes as messengers in the communication between tumor cells and polarization of TAMs; we also describe the effects of their interaction on tumor development. Finally, we comprehensively discussed the potential application of exosomes as the promising tumor immunotherapy strategy.
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- Chen Han
- Research Center, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Research Center, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Research Center, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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In silico identification and in vitro activity of natural products as ADP-ribosyl transferase member 8 inhibitors. Future Med Chem 2020; 12:1729-1741. [PMID: 33032449 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2020-0138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aim: ADP-ribosyl transferase member 8 (ARTD8) of the ARTD superfamily has been identified as a possible anti-cancer, antiviral and anti-inflammatory target. Method: Pure actives from natural products with a documented anti-cancer activity were docked into the catalytic site of 3SMI.pdb using PyRx and AutoDock Vina. Results: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), trans-resveratrol, indol-3-carbinol, curcumin, quercetin and naringenin were investigated, in vitro, against ARTD8, revealing EGCG and quercetin as lead compounds, with EGCG displaying complete inhibition at 10 μM. Both EGCG and quercetins docked poses spanned across both the nicotinamide and adenine subsites of the catalytic domain, interacting with conserved residues Ser1641 and/or Ser1607 and Tyr1646. Thereby, suggesting that the meta-hydroxy group on the catechin ring B backbone may be responsible for these inhibition effects.
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Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate-Loaded Gold Nanoparticles: Preparation and Evaluation of Anticancer Efficacy in Ehrlich Tumor-Bearing Mice. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:ph13090254. [PMID: 32961982 PMCID: PMC7559993 DOI: 10.3390/ph13090254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a pleiotropic compound with anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. To enhance EGCG anticancer efficacy, it was loaded onto gold nanoparticles (GNPs). EGCG-GNPs were prepared by a simple green synthesis method and were evaluated using different techniques. Hemocompatibility with human blood and in vivo anticancer efficacy in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing mice were evaluated. EGCG/gold chloride molar ratio had a marked effect on the formation and properties of EGCG-GNPs where well-dispersed spherical nanoparticles were obtained at a molar ratio not more than 0.8:1. The particle size ranged from ~26 to 610 nm. High drug encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity of ~93 and 32%, respectively were obtained. When stored at 4 °C for three months, EGCG-GNPs maintained over 90% of their drug payload and had small changes in their size and zeta potential. They were non-hemolytic and had no deleterious effects on partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and complement protein C3 concentration. EGCG-GNPs had significantly better in vivo anticancer efficacy compared with pristine EGCG as evidenced by smaller tumor volume and weight and higher mice body weight. These results confirm that EGCG-GNPs could serve as an efficient delivery system for EGCG with a good potential to enhance its anticancer efficacy.
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Science and Healthy Meals in the World: Nutritional Epigenomics and Nutrigenetics of the Mediterranean Diet. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12061748. [PMID: 32545252 PMCID: PMC7353392 DOI: 10.3390/nu12061748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The Mediterranean Diet (MD), UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, has become a scientific topic of high interest due to its health benefits. The aim of this review is to pick up selected studies that report nutrigenomic or nutrigenetic data and recapitulate some of the biochemical/genomic/genetic aspects involved in the positive health effects of the MD. These include (i) the antioxidative potential of its constituents with protective effects against several diseases; (ii) the epigenetic and epigenomic effects exerted by food components, such as Indacaxanthin, Sulforaphane, and 3-Hydroxytyrosol among others, and their involvement in the modulation of miRNA expression; (iii) the existence of predisposing or protective human genotypes due to allelic diversities and the impact of the MD on disease risk. A part of the review is dedicated to the nutrigenomic effects of the main cooking methods used in the MD and also to a comparative analysis of the nutrigenomic properties of the MD and other diet regimens and non-MD-related aliments. Taking all the data into account, the traditional MD emerges as a diet with a high antioxidant and nutrigenomic modulation power, which is an example of the “Environment-Livings-Environment” relationship and an excellent patchwork of interconnected biological actions working toward human health.
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Liu W, Lu H, Chu X, Lou T, Zhang N, Zhang B, Chu W. Tea polyphenols inhibits biofilm formation, attenuates the quorum sensing-controlled virulence and enhances resistance to Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in Caenorhabditis elegans model. Microb Pathog 2020; 147:104266. [PMID: 32442664 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Bacteria cells can communicate with each other via quorum sensing (QS) system. Various physiological characteristics including virulence factors and biofilm formation are controlled by QS. So interrupting the bacterial communication is an alternative strategy instead of antibiotics for control bacterial infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of tea polyphenols (TPs) on quorum sensing and virulence factors of Klebsiella pneumoniae. In vitro study showed that the anti-QS activity of tea polyphenols against Chromobacterium violaceum in violacein production. At sub-MICs, TPs inhibited the motility, reduced protease and exopolysaccharide (EPS) production and also biofilm formation in K. pneumoniae. In addition, in vivo study showed that tea polyphenols at 200 μg/mL and 400 μg/mL increased the survival rate of Caenorhabditis elegans to 73.3% and 82.2% against K. pneumonia infection. Our findings suggest that tea polyphenols can act as an effective QS inhibitor and can serve as a novel anti-virulence agent for the management of bacterial pathogens.
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- Wugao Liu
- Lishui People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, 323000, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- The MacDuffie School, Nanjing Campus, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Lishui People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, 323000, China
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- Lishui People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, 323000, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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Farooqi AA, Pinheiro M, Granja A, Farabegoli F, Reis S, Attar R, Sabitaliyevich UY, Xu B, Ahmad A. EGCG Mediated Targeting of Deregulated Signaling Pathways and Non-Coding RNAs in Different Cancers: Focus on JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-Catenin, TGF/SMAD, NOTCH, SHH/GLI, and TRAIL Mediated Signaling Pathways. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12040951. [PMID: 32290543 PMCID: PMC7226503 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12040951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Decades of research have enabled us to develop a better and sharper understanding of multifaceted nature of cancer. Next-generation sequencing technologies have leveraged our existing knowledge related to intra- and inter-tumor heterogeneity to the next level. Functional genomics have opened new horizons to explore deregulated signaling pathways in different cancers. Therapeutic targeting of deregulated oncogenic signaling cascades by products obtained from natural sources has shown promising results. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has emerged as a distinguished chemopreventive product because of its ability to regulate a myriad of oncogenic signaling pathways. Based on its scientifically approved anticancer activity and encouraging results obtained from preclinical trials, it is also being tested in various phases of clinical trials. A series of clinical trials associated with green tea extracts and EGCG are providing clues about significant potential of EGCG to mechanistically modulate wide ranging signal transduction cascades. In this review, we comprehensively analyzed regulation of JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-catenin, TGF/SMAD, SHH/GLI, NOTCH pathways by EGCG. We also discussed most recent evidence related to the ability of EGCG to modulate non-coding RNAs in different cancers. Methylation of the genome is also a widely studied mechanism and EGCG has been shown to modulate DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and protein enhancer of zeste-2 (EZH2) in multiple cancers. Moreover, the use of nanoformulations to increase the bioavailability and thus efficacy of EGCG will be also addressed. Better understanding of the pleiotropic abilities of EGCG to modulate intracellular pathways along with the development of effective EGCG delivery vehicles will be helpful in getting a step closer to individualized medicines.
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- Ammad Ahmad Farooqi
- Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Islamabad 54000, Pakistan;
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
- Correspondence:
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir/İstanbul 34755, Turkey;
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- Department of Health Policy and Health Care Development, Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education, Almaty 050004, Kazakhstan;
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- Food Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA;
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MOSTAFA SHADYM, GAMAL-ELDEEN AMIRAM, MAKSOUD NABILAABDEL, FAHMI ABDELGAWADA. Epigallocatechin gallate-capped gold nanoparticles enhanced the tumor suppressors let-7a and miR-34a in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 92:e20200574. [DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202020200574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- SHADY M. MOSTAFA
- National Research Centre, Egypt; National Research Centre, Egypt
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- National Research Centre, Egypt; National Research Centre, Egypt; Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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