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Iwar K, Ochar K, Seo YA, Ha BK, Kim SH. Alliums as Potential Antioxidants and Anticancer Agents. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8079. [PMID: 39125648 PMCID: PMC11312234 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158079] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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The genus Allium plants, including onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots, have long been recognized for their potential health benefits, particularly in oxidative and cancer prevention. Among them, onions and garlic have been extensively studied, unveiling promising biological activities that are indicative of their potential as potent antioxidant and anticancer agents. Research has revealed a rich repository of bioactive compounds in Allium species, highlighting their antioxidative properties and diverse mechanisms that target cancer cells. Compounds such as allicin, flavonoids, and organosulfur compounds (OSCs) exhibit notable antioxidant and anticancer properties, affecting apoptosis induction, cell cycle arrest, and the inhibition of tumor proliferation. Moreover, their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes enhance their potential in cancer therapy. Studies exploring other Allium species beyond onions and garlic have revealed similar biological activities, suggesting a broad spectrum of natural products that could serve as promising candidates for developing novel anticancer treatments. Understanding the multifaceted potential of Allium plants will pave the way for innovative strategies in oxidative and cancer treatment and prevention, offering new avenues for pharmaceutical research and dietary interventions. Therefore, in this review, we compile an extensive analysis of the diversity of various Allium species, emphasizing their remarkable potential as effective agents.
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- Kanivalan Iwar
- National Agrobiodiversity Centre, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju 54874, Republic of Korea; (K.I.); (K.O.)
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- National Agrobiodiversity Centre, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju 54874, Republic of Korea; (K.I.); (K.O.)
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Bunso P.O. Box 7, Ghana
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- Department of Data Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Applied Plant Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- National Agrobiodiversity Centre, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju 54874, Republic of Korea; (K.I.); (K.O.)
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Zhang H, Wang H, Qin L, Lin S. Garlic-derived compounds: Epigenetic modulators and their antitumor effects. Phytother Res 2024; 38:1329-1344. [PMID: 38194996 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
Abstract
Cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease that poses a serious threat to human health worldwide. Despite significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, the prognosis and survival rate of cancer remain poor due to late diagnosis, drug resistance, and adverse reactions. Therefore, it is very necessary to study the development mechanism of cancer and formulate effective therapeutic interventions. As widely available bioactive substances, natural products have shown obvious anticancer potential, especially by targeting abnormal epigenetic changes. The main active part of garlic is organic sulfur compounds, of which diallyl trisulfide (DATS) content is the highest, accounting for more than 40% of the total composition. The garlic-derived compounds have been recognized as an antioxidant for cancer prevention and treatment. However, the molecular mechanism of the antitumor effect of garlic-derived compounds remains unclear. Recent studies have identified garlic-derived compound DATS that plays critical roles in enhancing CpG demethylation or promoting histone acetylation as an epigenetic inhibitor. Here, we review the therapeutic progress of garlic-derived compounds against cancer through epigenetic pathways.
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- Huan Zhang
- Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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Wu X, Qin G, Zhang R, Liu Y, Chen L, Su J, Kong C, Fang Z, Wu J. Effect of vegetable consumption on risk of gastric cancer: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis of prospective studies. Nutr Res Rev 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38374605 DOI: 10.1017/s0954422424000040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Vegetables are known to be beneficial to human health, but the association between vegetable consumption and gastric cancer remains uncertain. To synthesise knowledge about the relationship between vegetable group consumption and gastric cancer risk, update present meta-analyses and estimate associations between vegetable consumption and gastric cancer risk based solely on prospective studies, we perform a PRISMA-compliant three-level meta-analysis. Systematic search identified thirteen prospective studies with fifty-two effect sizes that met all inclusion criteria and no exclusion criteria for our meta-analysis. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) showed a positive association between high vegetable consumption and low gastric cancer risk (pooled RR 0·93, 95% confidence interval 0·90-0·97, P = 0·06). In moderator analyses for indicators of gender, region and quantity of vegetable intake, there was no significant difference between subgroups. However, the effect became significant in populations with lower than the minimum risk exposure level (TMREL) of vegetable consumption (P < 0·05). Higher vegetable intake is associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer. This effect may be limited to specific populations, such as ones with lower vegetable consumption. Evidence from our study has important public health implications for dietary recommendations.
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- Xiaomin Wu
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- National Center for Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
- Institute of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Qufu Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qufu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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Sauter ER, Mohammed A. Natural Products for Cancer Prevention and Interception: Preclinical and Clinical Studies and Funding Opportunities. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:136. [PMID: 38276009 PMCID: PMC10820118 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Multiple agents derived from natural products (NPs) have been evaluated for cancer prevention and interception, either alone or in combination. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is very interested in advancing research to identify additional agents that, alone or in combination, may prove useful in cancer prevention. Below, we provide an overview of NP studies in cancer prevention and interception, both individual agents and combination interventions. Given that findings from many preclinical studies evaluating individual agents have generally not been confirmed in human studies, our focus with individual NPs in this review is on studies involving humans, especially clinical trials. Fewer combination intervention studies have been conducted, so we have broadened our review to include preclinical studies. We conclude with how the Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) within the NCI is providing funding to encourage the research community to propose natural product studies in cancer prevention and interception to advance the field.
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- Edward R Sauter
- Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Chemopreventive Agent Development Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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Adams A, Gandhi A, In H. Gastric cancer: A unique opportunity to shift the paradigm of cancer disparities in the United States. Curr Probl Surg 2023; 60:101382. [PMID: 37993211 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2023.101382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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- Alexandra Adams
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey; Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Natural Sources of Selenium as Functional Food Products for Chemoprevention. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061247. [PMID: 36981172 PMCID: PMC10048267 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, the incidence of which is increasing annually. Interest has recently grown in the anti-cancer effect of functional foods rich in selenium (Se). Although clinical studies are inconclusive and anti-cancer mechanisms of Se are not fully understood, daily doses of 100–200 µg of Se may inhibit genetic damage and the development of cancer in humans. The anti-cancer effects of this trace element are associated with high doses of Se supplements. The beneficial anti-cancer properties of Se and the difficulty in meeting the daily requirements for this micronutrient in some populations make it worth considering the use of functional foods enriched in Se. This review evaluated studies on the anti-cancer activity of the most used functional products rich in Se on the European market.
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Lin S, Xu H, Qin L, Pang M, Wang Z, Gu M, Zhang L, Zhao C, Hao X, Zhang Z, Ding W, Ren J, Huang J. UHRF1/DNMT1–MZF1 axis-modulated intragenic site-specific CpGI methylation confers divergent expression and opposing functions of PRSS3 isoforms in lung cancer. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:2086-2106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Hui Y, Tu C, Liu D, Zhang H, Gong X. Risk factors for gastric cancer: A comprehensive analysis of observational studies. Front Public Health 2023; 10:892468. [PMID: 36684855 PMCID: PMC9845896 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.892468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Multifarious factors have a causal relationship with gastric cancer (GC) development. We conducted a comprehensive analysis to evaluate the strength of the evidence examining non-genetic risk factors for gastric cancer. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to November 10, 2021 to identify meta-analyses of observational studies examining the association between environmental factors and GC risk. For each meta-analysis, the random effect size, 95% confidence interval, heterogeneity among studies, and evidence of publication bias were assessed; moreover, the evidence was graded using predefined criteria, and the methodological quality was evaluated using AMSTAR 2. Results A total of 137 associations were examined in 76 articles. Among these meta-analyses, 93 associations yielded significant estimates (p < 0.05). Only 10 associations had strong epidemiologic evidence, including 2 risk factors (waist circumference and bacon), and 8 protective factors (dietary total antioxidant capacity, vegetable fat, cruciferous vegetable, cabbage, total vitamin, vitamin A, vitamin C, and years of fertility); 26 associations had moderate quality of evidence; and the remaining 57 associations were rated as weak. Ninety-four (68.61%) associations showed significant heterogeneity. Twenty-five (18.25%) associations demonstrated publication bias. Conclusions In this comprehensive analysis, multiple associations were found between environmental factors and GC with varying levels of evidence. Healthy dietary habits and lifestyle patterns could reduce the risk for GC. However, further high-quality prospective studies are still necessary to draw more definitive conclusions.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Su XQ, Yin ZY, Jin QY, Liu ZC, Han X, Hu ZQ, Zhang L, Ma JL, Li ZX, Zhang Y, Zhou T, Liu WD, You WC, Pan KF, Shi L, Li WQ. Allium vegetable intake associated with the risk of incident gastric cancer: a continuous follow-up study of a randomized intervention trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2023; 117:22-32. [PMID: 36789941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2022.10.017] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allium vegetable components have antibacterial, antioxidative, and immune modulation properties, thus potentially exhibiting antitumor effects. Despite evidence from case-control studies, prospective studies linking allium vegetables with gastric cancer (GC) have been sparse. OBJECTIVE In a prospective study, we examined whether allium vegetable intake would change the risk of GC occurrence and whether the associations would be modified by vitamin supplementation, garlic supplementation, and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) treatment. METHODS The study was conducted on the basis of the Shandong Intervention Trial, a randomized, placebo-controlled, factorial-designed trial (1995-2003) in a well-recognized high-risk area for GC in China. Participants were continuously followed up to December 2017 for 22.3 y (1995-2017). A total of 3229 subjects were included, with information on the intake of allium vegetables (garlic vegetables and scallions), collected by structured questionnaires in 1994. The associations of total and individual allium vegetable intake with the risk of GC were examined, respectively. RESULTS During the follow-up, 144 incident cases of GC were identified. Garlic vegetable intake was associated with a decreased risk of incident GC (P-trend = 0.02; OR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.70, 0.98, per 1 kg/y increment), whereas scallion intake showed no association (P-trend = 0.80). An inverse association of the risk of GC with total allium vegetable and garlic vegetable intake was particularly stronger among those receiving the placebo for vitamin supplementation or garlic supplementation, indicating potential effect modifications by nutritional supplementation on allium vegetable intake and the risk of developing GC. Similar findings were found for analyses of the combined prevalence of dysplasia or GC. CONCLUSIONS We found a significant reduction in the risk of developing GC with increasing dietary intake of allium vegetables, particularly garlic vegetables. The findings add to the literature on the potential inverse association of garlic vegetable intake with the risk of GC, therefore holding public health implications for dietary recommendations. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00339768.
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- Xiang-Qian Su
- Key laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Ministry of Education, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Linqu County Public Health Bureau, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Policy & Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China.
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Phytochemicals from Red Onion, Grown with Eco-Sustainable Fertilizers, Protect Mammalian Cells from Oxidative Stress, Increasing Their Viability. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196365. [PMID: 36234903 PMCID: PMC9571596 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Red onion, a species of great economic importance rich in phytochemicals (bioactive compounds) known for its medicinal properties, was fertilized with sulphur-bentonite enriched with orange residue or olive pomace, with the aim of producing onion enriched in health beneficial compounds. There is a worldwide great demand of minimally processed food or food ingredients with functional properties because of a new awareness of how important healthy functional nutrition is in life. Phytochemicals have the capacity to regulate most of the metabolic processes resulting in health benefits. Red onion bioactive compound quantity and quality can vary according to cultivation practices. The main aims of the current research were to determine the chemical characteristics of the crude extracts from red onion bulbs differently fertilized and to evaluate their biological activity in normal and oxidative stress conditions. The lyophilized onion bulbs have been tested in vitro on two cellular models, i.e., the H9c2 rat cardiomyoblast cell line and primary human dermal fibroblasts, in terms of viability and oxygen radical homeostasis. The results evidenced different phytochemical compositions and antioxidant activities of the extracts obtained from red onions differently fertilized. Sulphur-bentonite fertilizers containing orange waste and olive pomace positively affected the red onion quality with respect to the red onion control, evidencing that sulphur-bentonite-organic fertilization was able to stimulate plant a secondary metabolism inducing the production of phytochemicals with healthy functions. A positive effect of the extracts from red onions treated with fertilizers—in particular, with those containing orange waste, such as the reduction of oxidative stress and induction of cell viability of H9c2 and human fibroblasts—was observed, showing a concentration- and time-dependent profile. The results evidenced that the positive effects were related to the phenols and, in particular, to chlorogenic and p-coumaric acids and to the flavonol kaempferol, which were more present in red onion treated with low orange residue than in the other treated ones.
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Chai Y, Liu R, Du X, Yuan L. Dissipation and Residue of Metalaxyl-M and Azoxystrobin in Scallions and Cumulative Risk Assessment of Dietary Exposure to Hepatotoxicity. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185822. [PMID: 36144556 PMCID: PMC9506456 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Metalaxyl-M and azoxystrobin have been used to control various fungal diseases on scallion and other crops. In view of the adverse toxic effects of both on the mammalian liver, it is necessary to conduct a cumulative risk assessment of their dietary exposure to consumers. The residues of metalaxyl-M and azoxystrobin on scallion were determined by a quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe method (QuEChERS) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The half-lives were about 1.15 and 3.89 days, respectively, and the final residues after a seven-day harvest interval were <0.001−0.088 mg/kg and 0.190−4.687 mg/kg, respectively. The cumulative dietary risk quotient of the two fungicides to Chinese consumers calculated by the probability model is 13.94%~41.25%. According to the results of the contribution analysis, the risk posed by azoxystrobin is much greater than that of metalaxyl-M. Although metalaxyl-M and azoxystrobin do not pose a cumulative risk to Chinese consumers, the risk to children and adolescents is significantly higher than that to adults. This suggests that in future research, more consideration should be given to the cumulative risk of compounds to vulnerable groups.
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- Yida Chai
- School of Agriculture, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Agriculture, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
- Correspondence: (X.D.); (L.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Correspondence: (X.D.); (L.Y.)
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Tian Y, Ge Z, Xu M, Ge X, Zhao M, Ding F, Yin J, Wang X, You Y, Shi Z, Qian X. Diallyl trisulfide sensitizes radiation therapy on glioblastoma through directly targeting thioredoxin 1. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 189:157-168. [PMID: 35921994 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Radiotherapy is a standard-of-care treatment approach for glioblastoma (GBM) patients, but therapeutic resistance to radiotherapy remains a major challenge. Here we demonstrate that diallyl trisulfide (DATS) directly conjugates with cysteine (C) 32 and C35 (C32/35) residues of thioredoxin 1 (Trx1) through Michael addition reactions. Due to localizing in activity center of Trx1, the conjugation between DATS and C32/35 results in inhibition of Trx1 activity, therefore disturbing thioredoxin system and leading to accumulated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). High levels of Trx1 expression are correlated with poor prognosis of glioma patients. Notably, we reveal that DATS synergistically enhances irradiation (IR)-induced ROS accumulation, apoptosis, DNA damage, as well as inhibition of tumor growth of GBM cells. These findings highlight the potential benefits of DATS in sensitizing radiotherapy of GBM patients.
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- Yangyang Tian
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Department of Neuro-Psychiatric Institute, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Antibody Technologies, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China
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- Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China; Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China.
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Talib WH, Daoud S, Mahmod AI, Hamed RA, Awajan D, Abuarab SF, Odeh LH, Khater S, Al Kury LT. Plants as a Source of Anticancer Agents: From Bench to Bedside. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154818. [PMID: 35956766 PMCID: PMC9369847 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Conventional anticancer therapies are associated with lack of selectivity and serious side effects. Cancer hallmarks are biological capabilities acquired by cancer cells during neoplastic transformation. Targeting multiple cancer hallmarks is a promising strategy to treat cancer. The diversity in chemical structure and the relatively low toxicity make plant-derived natural products a promising source for the development of new and more effective anticancer therapies that have the capacity to target multiple hallmarks in cancer. In this review, we discussed the anticancer activities of ten natural products extracted from plants. The majority of these products inhibit cancer by targeting multiple cancer hallmarks, and many of these chemicals have reached clinical applications. Studies discussed in this review provide a solid ground for researchers and physicians to design more effective combination anticancer therapies using plant-derived natural products.
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- Wamidh H. Talib
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi 144534, United Arab Emirates;
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Dalmartello M, Turati F, Zhang ZF, Lunet N, Rota M, Bonzi R, Galeone C, Martimianaki G, Palli D, Ferraroni M, Yu GP, Morais S, Malekzadeh R, López-Carrillo L, Zaridze D, Maximovitch D, Aragonés N, Fernández-Tardón G, Martin V, Vioque J, Garcia de la Hera M, Curado MP, Coimbra FJF, Assumpcao P, Pakseresht M, Hu J, Hernández-Ramírez RU, Ward MH, Pourfarzi F, Mu L, Tsugane S, Hidaka A, Lagiou P, Lagiou A, Trichopoulou A, Karakatsani A, Boffetta P, Camargo MC, Negri E, La Vecchia C, Pelucchi C. Allium vegetables intake and the risk of gastric cancer in the Stomach cancer Pooling (StoP) Project. Br J Cancer 2022; 126:1755-1764. [PMID: 35210588 PMCID: PMC9174191 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-022-01750-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The role of allium vegetables on gastric cancer (GC) risk remains unclear. METHODS We evaluated whether higher intakes of allium vegetables reduce GC risk using individual participant data from 17 studies participating in the "Stomach cancer Pooling (StoP) Project", including 6097 GC cases and 13,017 controls. Study-specific odds ratios (ORs) were pooled using a two-stage modelling approach. RESULTS Total allium vegetables intake was inversely associated with GC risk. The pooled OR for the highest versus the lowest study-specific tertile of consumption was 0.71 (95% confidence interval, CI, 0.56-0.90), with substantial heterogeneity across studies (I2 > 50%). Pooled ORs for high versus low consumption were 0.69 (95% CI, 0.55-0.86) for onions and 0.83 (95% CI, 0.75-0.93) for garlic. The inverse association with allium vegetables was evident in Asian (OR 0.50, 95% CI, 0.29-0.86) but not European (OR 0.96, 95% CI, 0.81-1.13) and American (OR 0.66, 95% CI, 0.39-1.11) studies. Results were consistent across all other strata. CONCLUSIONS In a worldwide consortium of epidemiological studies, we found an inverse association between allium vegetables and GC, with a stronger association seen in Asian studies. The heterogeneity of results across geographic regions and possible residual confounding suggest caution in results interpretation.
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- Michela Dalmartello
- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. .,Unit of Medical Statistics and Biometry, National Cancer Institute of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Epidemiology, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Departamento de Ciências da Saúde Pública e Forenses e Educação Médica, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Bicocca Applied Statistics Center (B-ASC), Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Hellenic Health Foundation, Athens, Greece
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- Cancer Risk Factors and Life-Style Epidemiology Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network, ISPRO, Florence, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Informatics Center, Peking University, Peking, China
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- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Departamento de Ciências da Saúde Pública e Forenses e Educação Médica, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Porto, Portugal
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Russian N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Russian N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Cancer Epidemiology Section, Public Health Division, Department of Health of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Biomedicina (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, ISABIAL-UMH, 46020, Alicante, Spain
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- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, ISABIAL-UMH, 46020, Alicante, Spain
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- Centro Internacional de Pesquisa, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Oncologia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, 66073-000, Brazil
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Nutritional Epidemiology Group, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Digestive Disease Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Epidemiology and Prevention Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan.,National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Hellenic Health Foundation, Athens, Greece.,2nd Pulmonary Medicine Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital, Haidari, Greece
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- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology "G. A. Maccacaro", Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Xie W, Xiao S, Huang H, Zhang Z. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Paradoxical Psoriasis or Psoriasiform Lesions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Receiving Anti-TNF Therapy: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:847160. [PMID: 35300336 PMCID: PMC8921985 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.847160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Paradoxical psoriasis or psoriasiform lesions induced by anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapies receive increasing attention worldwide. However, no comprehensive meta-analysis investigating the incidence estimates and risk factors for anti-TNF-induced psoriasis is currently available. We aimed to precisely quantify its incidence as well as risk factors in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods This study was registered on PROSPERO database under review registration number CRD42021233695. The electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library were comprehensively searched for observational studies published as full-length papers in English and reporting the incidence and/or predictors for psoriasis or psoriasiform lesions in IBD patients. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to calculate the pooled incidence. Pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval for potential predictors were combined using a fixed-effects or random-effects model. Results In total, 30 articles comprising 24,547 IBD patients treated by anti-TNF were finally included. The overall pooled incidence of psoriasis and/or psoriasiform lesions following anti-TNF therapy was 6.0% (5.0–7.0%; I2 = 93.9%), with 6.9% (5.1–8.7%; I2 = 92.4%) for psoriasiform lesions and 4.6% (3.6–5.6%; I2 = 93.9%) for psoriasis. Multivariable meta-regression analysis indicated regions and populations that significantly contributed to the heterogeneity. A statistically higher risk for psoriasis or psoriasiform lesions during anti-TNF therapy was observed in female patients (OR 1.46, 1.23–1.73), those who are at a younger age at anti-TNF initiation (OR 1.03, 1.00–1.05), smokers (OR 1.97, 1.56–2.48), ileocolonic Crohn’s disease patients (OR 1.48, 1.03–2.13), and those who are using adalimumab or certolizumab (vs. infliximab) (OR: 1.48 and 2.87 respectively). Conclusions The incidence of psoriasis or psoriasiform lesions was not uncommon in IBD patients following anti-TNF therapy. Female, younger age, smoker, ileocolonic Crohn’s disease, and the types of anti-TNF were significantly associated with such risk. These findings may help gastroenterologists to make more individualized decisions and understand the mechanisms of this paradoxical phenomenon. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=233695, identifier CRD42021233695.
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- Wenhui Xie
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Koopaie M, Ghafourian M, Manifar S, Younespour S, Davoudi M, Kolahdooz S, Shirkhoda M. Evaluation of CSTB and DMBT1 expression in saliva of gastric cancer patients and controls. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:473. [PMID: 35488257 PMCID: PMC9055774 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09570-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer and the third cause of cancer deaths globally, with late diagnosis, low survival rate, and poor prognosis. This case-control study aimed to evaluate the expression of cystatin B (CSTB) and deleted in malignant brain tumor 1 (DMBT1) in the saliva of GC patients with healthy individuals to construct diagnostic algorithms using statistical analysis and machine learning methods. Methods Demographic data, clinical characteristics, and food intake habits of the case and control group were gathered through a standard checklist. Unstimulated whole saliva samples were taken from 31 healthy individuals and 31 GC patients. Through ELISA test and statistical analysis, the expression of salivary CSTB and DMBT1 proteins was evaluated. To construct diagnostic algorithms, we used the machine learning method. Results The mean salivary expression of CSTB in GC patients was significantly lower (115.55 ± 7.06, p = 0.001), and the mean salivary expression of DMBT1 in GC patients was significantly higher (171.88 ± 39.67, p = 0.002) than the control. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that GC was significantly correlated with high levels of DMBT1 after controlling the effects of age of participants (R2 = 0.20, p < 0.001). Considering salivary CSTB greater than 119.06 ng/mL as an optimal cut-off value, the sensitivity and specificity of CSTB in the diagnosis of GC were 83.87 and 70.97%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve was calculated as 0.728. The optimal cut-off value of DMBT1 for differentiating GC patients from controls was greater than 146.33 ng/mL (sensitivity = 80.65% and specificity = 64.52%). The area under the ROC curve was up to 0.741. As a result of the machine learning method, the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve for the diagnostic ability of CSTB, DMBT1, demographic data, clinical characteristics, and food intake habits was 0.95. The machine learning model’s sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 100, 70.8, and 80.5%, respectively. Conclusion Salivary levels of DMBT1 and CSTB may be accurate in diagnosing GCs. Machine learning analyses using salivary biomarkers, demographic, clinical, and nutrition habits data simultaneously could provide affordability models with acceptable accuracy for differentiation of GC by a cost-effective and non-invasive method.
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- Maryam Koopaie
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Kargar St, P.O.Box:14395-433, Tehran, 14399-55991, Iran.
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- Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering and IT, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of General Oncology, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Diallyl Trisulfide Induces Apoptosis in Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Derived and Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Cells. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071455. [PMID: 35406068 PMCID: PMC9002892 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a localized form of breast cancer that can progress to invasive breast cancer. Diallyl trisulfide (DATS) is a bioactive compound from Allium vegetables reported to induce anticancer effects in several cancer models. The objective of this study was to characterize DATS-induced apoptosis in breast DCIS and minimally invasive breast cancer cells. Breast DCIS cells SUM 102PT (ductal carcinoma in situ with areas of micro-invasion) and SUM 225CWN (chest wall recurrence of ductal carcinoma in situ) were used in this study. DATS induced a dose-dependent reduction in the colony formation ability of breast DCIS cells. DATS inhibited DCIS cell growth by inducing apoptosis as shown by a dose-dependent increase in cytoplasmic histone-associated DNA fragmentation. Induction of apoptosis was more pronounced in SUM 102PT cells than in SUM 225CWN cells at similar concentrations of DATS. DATS-induced apoptosis was characterized by a dose-dependent increase in cleaved poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP). DATS treatment resulted in an increase in the cytochrome c levels and cleavage of caspases 3, 7, and 9. This study shows that DATS inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in breast DCIS derived and minimally invasive breast cancer cells, and supports further investigation of DATS as a potential chemopreventive agent for DCIS.
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Zhang Q, Zhao Q, Shen Y, Zhao F, Zhu Y. Allium Vegetables, Garlic Supplements, and Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Nutr 2022; 8:746944. [PMID: 35402472 PMCID: PMC8985597 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.746944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeThe role of allium vegetables or garlic supplements on reducing cancer risk was inconsistent between laboratory study findings and related epidemiologic studies.MethodsStudies assessing the effect of allium vegetables and garlic supplement consumption on cancer risk were included in our meta-analysis. We used fixed- or random-effects models to pool effect measures to evaluate the highest and lowest consumption. A dose-response regression analysis was used to assess the association between allium vegetables, garlic supplements, and cancer risk.ResultsIn a pooled analysis of 22 studies with 25 reports on allium vegetables, a high consumption of allium vegetables showed no significant association with cancer risk (relative risk [RR] = 0.97, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.92–1.03) in a fixed-effects model. Similarly, garlic supplements were not found to be significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer (RR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.84–1.12) in a random-effects model involving a pooled analysis of 10 studies with 11 reports. Consumption of allium vegetables did not significantly correspond with cancer risk (P for nonlinearity = 0.958, P for linearity = 0.907).ConclusionIn this meta-analysis, we found no evidence that higher consumption of allium vegetables or garlic supplements reduced the risk of cancer; however, this finding requires further validation.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#recordDetails, identifier: CRD42021246947.
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- Qifan Zhang
- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Xi'an No.3 Hospital, Xi'an, China
- *Correspondence: Yan Zhu
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Zhang Y, Liu C, Ma X, Xu L, Wang X, Wang X, Cao J, Ma A, Gao T. Effect of Dietary Modification on Gastric Mucosa, Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Nutritional Status of Patients With Early Gastric Cancer After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:741630. [PMID: 35399675 PMCID: PMC8984610 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.741630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Food is an important factor affecting the treatment of patients with early gastric cancer (EGC). We have established a hospital cohort to guide dietary patterns and observe the health status of patients with EGC after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) after dietary modification. A total of 273 patients with EGC who underwent ESD were recruited to the cohort. They were given dietary instruction and education through a dietary manual and were followed up for 12 months. If the dietary pattern changed to the “traditional food” pattern (high consumption of vegetables, wheat products, and red meat) after the nutritional guidance, subjects were defined as the improvement diet group. Dietary patterns focused on “alcohol and fish” (drink a lot of wine and beer and eating freshwater and marine fish) or “coarse cereals” (mainly whole grains, beans and poultry) were the main ones in the unimproved diet group. The nutritional status, gastric mucosa, and gastrointestinal symptoms of the two groups of patients before and after the dietary instruction were compared. Compared with the unimproved diet group, the endoscopic performance score and the symptom score in the improved diet group were decreased by an average of 1.31 and 1.90, respectively. Except for lymphocyte count (P = 0.227), total protein (P < 0.000), albumin (P = 0.003), globulin (P = 0.014), red blood cell count (P < 0.000), and hemoglobin (P < 0.000) values were improved to varying degrees. After changing the diet, the intake of wheat products and vegetables in the improved diet group increased by 15.58 and 17.52%, respectively, while the intake of alcohol, fish, and pickled products was reduced by 43.36, 36.43, and 31.41%, respectively. After 1 year of dietary adjustment, the nutritional status, gastric mucosa, and gastrointestinal symptoms of patients with EGC after ESD eating the "traditional food" diet were all improved.
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- Yebing Zhang
- Institute of Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Huai’an Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Huai’an, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Institute of Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Aiguo Ma,
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
- Tao Gao,
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Sagar NA, Pareek S, Benkeblia N, Xiao J. Onion (
Allium cepa
L.) bioactives: Chemistry, pharmacotherapeutic functions, and industrial applications. FOOD FRONTIERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/fft2.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Narashans Alok Sagar
- Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Kundli Sonepat Haryana India
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- Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Kundli Sonepat Haryana India
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- Department of Life Sciences/The Biotechnology Centre The University of the West Indies Kingston Jamaica
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry Faculty of Sciences Universidade de Vigo Ourense Spain
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Zhu W, Zheng H, Liu J, Cai J, Wang G, Li Y, Shen H, Yang J, Wang X, Wu J, Nie J. The correlation between chronic exposure to particulate matter and spontaneous abortion: A meta-analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131802. [PMID: 34426134 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spontaneous abortion (SAB) brings serious physical and psychological sequelae to women and their families. Though a growing body of individual studies have suggested the possible linkage between chronic particulate matter (PM) exposure and risks of SAB, the provided results were rather contradictory. We therefore performed an evidence-based meta-analysis. METHODS We systematically searched the PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases for available studies published before February 1, 2021 which reported associations between PM exposure and SAB. Corresponding models were applied to combine relative risks (RRs) and their confidence intervals (CIs) from eligible studies according to heterogeneity test. The GRADEpro app was used to evaluate the certainty of evidence. Sensitivity analyses and a publication bias assessment were also utilized to determine the stability of results. RESULTS Of the initial 2358 citations, 6 papers examining the chronic effects of PM exposure were deemed eligible and a total population of approximately 723,000 was observed. Pooled RR for SAB risks associated with a 10 μg/m3 increase in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and particulate matter ≤ 10 μm in aerodynamic diameter (PM10) were 1.20 (95%CI: 1.01-1.40) and 1.09 (95%CI: 1.02-1.15), respectively. The GRADE results of PM2.5 and PM10 were both categorized as "moderate" certainty evidence. CONCLUSION Our findings revealed a significant increase of SAB hazards related with maternal PM exposure, and this study may therefore provide new evidence for personal protection to improve reproductive health.
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- Wentao Zhu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Health Education, School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010110, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010110, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Rauf A, Abu-Izneid T, Thiruvengadam M, Imran M, Olatunde A, Shariati MA, Bawazeer S, Naz S, Shirooie S, Sanches-Silva A, Farooq U, Kazhybayeva G. Garlic (Allium sativum L.): Its Chemistry, Nutritional Composition, Toxicity and Anticancer Properties. Curr Top Med Chem 2021; 22:957-972. [PMID: 34749610 DOI: 10.2174/1568026621666211105094939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The current review discuss the chemistry, nutritional composition, toxicity, and biological functions of garlic and its bioactive compounds against various types of cancers via different anticancer mechanisms. Several scientific documents were found in reliable literature and searched in databases viz Science Direct, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Research Gate were carried out using keywords such as "garlic", "garlic bioactive compounds", "anticancer mechanisms of garlic", "nutritional composition of garlic", and others. Garlic contains several phytoconstituents with activities against cancer, and these compounds such as diallyl trisulfide (DATS), allicin, and diallyl disulfide (DADS), diallyl sulfide (DAS), and allyl mercaptan (AM). The influence of numerous garlic-derived products, phytochemicals, and nanoformulations on the liver, oral, prostate, breast, gastric, colorectal, skin, and pancreatic cancers has been studied. Based on our search, the bioactive molecules in garlic were found to inhibit the various phases of cancer. Moreover, the compounds in this plant also abrogate the peroxidation of lipids, activity of nitric oxide synthase, epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), protein kinase C, and regulate cell cycle and survival signaling cascades. Hence, garlic and its bioactive molecules exhibit the aforementioned mechanistic actions and thus, they could be used to inhibit the induction, development and progression of cancer. The review describes the nutritional Composition of garlic, its bioactive molecules, and nanoformulations against various types of cancers, as well as the potential for developing these agents as antitumor drugs.
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- Abdur Rauf
- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Anbar 23430, KPK. Pakistan
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain Campus. United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029. South Korea
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- University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore. Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 740272. Pakistan
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management [the First Cossack University], Moscow. Russian Federation
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 42, Makkah. Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK. Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah. Iran
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- National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research, 4485-655 Vila do Conde. Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad-campus. Pakistan
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Biernacka B, Dziki D, Kozłowska J, Kowalska I, Soluch A. Dehydrated at Different Conditions and Powdered Leek as a Concentrate of Biologically Active Substances: Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compound Profile. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14206127. [PMID: 34683716 PMCID: PMC8539520 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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This study aimed to analyze the antioxidant activity, phenolic acid profile, color changes, and chemical composition of dried and powdered leek (Allium porrum). Leek was divided into white shaft (WH) and green shaft (GR) and subjected to drying by different methods—convection drying, vacuum drying, and freeze-drying (FD)—at a temperature of 60 °C. A sample freeze-dried at a temperature of 20 °C was used as control. Analyses of the dried leek samples revealed that GR contained a higher amount of ash, protein, fat, fiber, phenolic acids, and flavonoids, and exhibited higher antioxidant capacity compared to WH. The dominant phenolic acid in WH was p-cumaric acid followed by synapic and protocatechuic acids. GR had a several-fold higher content of phenolic acids than WH, with ferulic acid being dominant (about 85% of the total phenolic content). It was also observed that a higher drying temperature resulted in the degradation of phenolic compounds and reduced the antioxidant properties of leek shafts. Most importantly, FD under a temperature of 60 °C caused a similar degree of degradation of biologically active compounds as air drying. An increase in drying temperature was associated with a slight decrease in the lightness of GR, whereas in the case of WH no significant change in this parameter was observed.
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- Beata Biernacka
- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 31 Głęboka St., 20-612 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 31 Głęboka St., 20-612 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-81-445-61-25
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 25 Norwida St., 50-375 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute, 8 Czartoryskich St., 24-100 Puławy, Poland; (I.K.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute, 8 Czartoryskich St., 24-100 Puławy, Poland; (I.K.); (A.S.)
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Nie C, Han X, Wei R, Leonteva A, Hong J, Du X, Wang J, Zhu L, Zhao Y, Xue Y, Zhou H, Tian W. Association of ZNF331 and WIF1 methylation in peripheral blood leukocytes with the risk and prognosis of gastric cancer. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:551. [PMID: 33992091 PMCID: PMC8126111 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08199-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Peripheral blood leukocyte (PBL) DNA methylation may serve as a surrogate marker to evaluate the susceptibility to and prognosis of gastric cancer (GC). In this study, blood-derived DNA methylation levels of two tumour-related genes, namely, ZNF331 and WIF1, and their impacts on the risk and prognosis of GC were evaluated. Methods In total, 398 GC cases and 397 controls were recruited for the study. Then, all cases were followed up for 5 years. ZNF331 and WIF1 promoter methylation status in PBLs was measured using a methylation-sensitive high-resolution melting method. Logistic and Cox regression models were used to analyse the correlation between gene methylation and the risk and prognosis of GC. Confounders were balanced through propensity score (PS) matching. Results High ZNF331 methylation significantly decreased GC risk after PS adjustment (OR = 0.580, 95% CI: 0.375–0.898, P = 0.015), which also presented in males (OR = 0.577, 95% CI: 0.343–0.970, P = 0.038). However, WIF1 methylation was not associated with GC risk. Additionally, significant combined effects between ZNF331 methylation and the intake of green vegetables and garlic were observed (OR = 0.073, 95% CI: 0.027–0.196, P < 0.001 and OR = 0.138, 95% CI: 0.080–0.238, P < 0.001, respectively). Furthermore, ZNF331 and WIF1 methylation had no impact on the prognosis of GC. Conclusion ZNF331 methylation in PBLs may affect GC risk in combination with the consumption of green vegetables and garlic and may act as a potential biomarker of GC. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-021-08199-4.
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- Chuang Nie
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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Fredotović Ž, Puizina J, Nazlić M, Maravić A, Ljubenkov I, Soldo B, Vuko E, Bajić D. Phytochemical Characterization and Screening of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Properties of Allium × cornutum Clementi and Two Varieties of Allium cepa L. Peel Extracts. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:832. [PMID: 33919423 PMCID: PMC8143352 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Onions are one of the most widely grown vegetable crops. As production increases, so does the generation of waste from various parts of the onion, raising the need for efficient ecological disposal and use of such waste products. However, onion waste products are a rich source of antioxidants with a range of biological properties, therefore, they could potentially be used in food and pharmaceutical industries. In the present study, we identified the main flavonols and anthocyanins in peel extracts of Allium × cornutum Clement ex Visiani, 1842, and two varieties of Allium cepa L. and tested their antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative properties. Quercetin 3,4'-diglucolside, quercetin 4'-monoglucoside and quercetin are the most abundant flavonols in all onion extracts detected by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. The composition of anthocyanins varied in all extracts. 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays showed that the triploid onion A. × cornutum had the highest antioxidant power. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity by broth microdilution assay also showed that A. × cornutum had higher antimicrobial activity compared to the red and yellow onion varieties. Comparable antiproliferative activity was confirmed for all onion extracts tested on three cancer cell lines: Hela (cervical cancer cell line), HCT116 (human colon cancer cell line) and U2OS (human osteosarcoma cell line). The most abundant onion flavonols (quercetin 3,4'-diglucoside and quercetin 4'-monoglucoside) showed weaker antimicrobial as well as antiproliferative properties compared to the extracts, leading to the conclusion that other phytochemicals besides flavonols contribute to the biological activity of onion peel extracts. The results demonstrate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of onion peels, which have promising potential as cancer cell proliferation inhibitors.
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- Željana Fredotović
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (I.L.); (B.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (I.L.); (B.S.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, R. Boškovića 33, 21000 Split, Croatia; (J.P.); (M.N.); (A.M.); (E.V.); (D.B.)
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Xie W, Huang H, Ji L, Zhang Z. Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 60:4018-4028. [PMID: 33878171 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are inflammatory diseases that affect women in their reproductive years. We aimed to investigate whether maternal psoriasis and PsA are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. METHODS We searched multiple electronic databases from inception to 3 August 2020, and reference lists of selected articles. Observational studies reporting at least one pregnancy outcomes in women with psoriasis or PsA with a comparator of general population or healthy subjects were included. Data were pooled by random-effects models and expressed as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Overall, 16 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled analyses showed pregnant women with psoriatic diseases have significantly higher risk of adverse maternal outcomes compared with general population (caesarean delivery: 1.33 (1.17-1.52); preterm birth: 1.32 (1.15-1.52); (pre)eclampsia: 1.28 (1.14-1.43); gestational diabetes: 1.19 (1.10-1.30); gestational hypertension: 1.30 (1.18-1.44). However, no statistically increased risks of fetal complications were observed in women with psoriatic diseases (small for gestational age: 1.02 (0.93-1.11); low birth weight: 1.15 (0.93-1.42); congenital malformations: 1.03 (0.93-1.14); Apgar score <7: 1.07 (0.81-1.39); neonatal mortality: 1.13 (0.90-1.43); stillbirth: 1.19 (0.95-1.50)). Subgroup analysis found similar results in women with either psoriasis or PsA regarding maternal outcomes and the magnitude of risk estimates seems to be greater in PsA though without statistical difference. CONCLUSIONS Pregnant women with psoriasis and PsA have excess risk of adverse maternal events, but not adverse neonatal events. Close monitoring of the mothers' clinical status before and during pregnancy is decidedly required in daily practice.
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- Wenhui Xie
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, No.8, Xishiku Street, West District, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, No.8, Xishiku Street, West District, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, No.8, Xishiku Street, West District, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, No.8, Xishiku Street, West District, Beijing 100034, China
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Xie Y, Shi L, He X, Luo Y. Gastrointestinal cancers in China, the USA, and Europe. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2021; 9:91-104. [PMID: 34026216 PMCID: PMC8128023 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goab010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and esophageal cancer, are a major medical and economic burden worldwide and have the largest number of new cancer cases and cancer deaths each year. Esophageal and gastric cancers are most common in developing countries, while colorectal cancer forms the major GI malignancy in Western countries. However, a great shift in the predominant GI-cancer type is happening in countries under economically transitioning and, at the same time, esophageal and gastric cancers are reigniting in Western countries due to the higher exposure to certain risk factors. The development of all GI cancers is highly associated with lifestyle habits and all can be detected by identified precancerous diseases. Thus, they are all suitable for cancer screening. Here, we review the epidemiological status of GI cancers in China, the USA, and Europe; the major risk factors and their distribution in these regions; and the current screening strategies.
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- Yumo Xie
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Disease, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Center for Clinical Research, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Disease, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Disease, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Herbal medicine is currently widely practiced, since natural resources are reported to alleviate side effects during oncological treatment while modifying cancer cell responses at the same time. Allium vegetables and their constituents have recently been extensively investigated due to the numerous possible beneficial properties, establishing them as an additional treatment modality in different cancers. According to the epidemiological evidence, as well as many in vivo and in vitro studies, the abovementioned substances seem to be effective in the prevention and inhibition of the progression of carcinogenesis. Due to high concentrations of organosulfur compounds, which exhibit anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, as well as anti-inflammatory properties, Allium constituents are believed to constitute a promising prevention and supportive therapy for oncological patients. Besides, it was demonstrated that a combination of Allium extracts with chemotherapy provided satisfactory clinical outcomes while at the same time being cost-effective. The aim of this review was to present and discuss currently investigated Allium extracts and their effects on several gastrointestinal cancers including gastric, colon, liver, esophageal, and pancreatic cancer.
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Talib WH, Alsalahat I, Daoud S, Abutayeh RF, Mahmod AI. Plant-Derived Natural Products in Cancer Research: Extraction, Mechanism of Action, and Drug Formulation. Molecules 2020; 25:E5319. [PMID: 33202681 PMCID: PMC7696819 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is one of the main causes of death globally and considered as a major challenge for the public health system. The high toxicity and the lack of selectivity of conventional anticancer therapies make the search for alternative treatments a priority. In this review, we describe the main plant-derived natural products used as anticancer agents. Natural sources, extraction methods, anticancer mechanisms, clinical studies, and pharmaceutical formulation are discussed in this review. Studies covered by this review should provide a solid foundation for researchers and physicians to enhance basic and clinical research on developing alternative anticancer therapies.
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- Wamidh H. Talib
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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Miękus N, Marszałek K, Podlacha M, Iqbal A, Puchalski C, Świergiel AH. Health Benefits of Plant-Derived Sulfur Compounds, Glucosinolates, and Organosulfur Compounds. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25173804. [PMID: 32825600 PMCID: PMC7503525 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25173804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The broad spectrum of the mechanism of action of immune-boosting natural compounds as well as the complex nature of the food matrices make researching the health benefits of various food products a complicated task. Moreover, many routes are involved in the action of most natural compounds that lead to the inhibition of chronic inflammation, which results in a decrease in the ability to remove a pathogen asymptomatically and is connected to various pathological events, such as cancer. A number of cancers have been associated with inflammatory processes. The current review strives to answer the question of whether plant-derived sulfur compounds could be beneficial in cancer prevention and therapy. This review focuses on the two main sources of natural sulfur compounds: alliaceous and cruciferous vegetables. Through the presentation of scientific data which deal with the study of the chosen compounds in cancer (cell lines, animal models, and human studies), the discussion of food processing’s influence on immune-boosting food content is presented. Additionally, it is demonstrated that there is still a need to precisely demonstrate the bioavailability of sulfur-containing compounds from various types of functional food, since the inappropriate preparation of vegetables can significantly reduce the content of beneficial sulfur compounds. Additionally, there is an urgent need to carry out more epidemiological studies to reveal the benefits of several natural compounds in cancer prevention and therapy.
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- Natalia Miękus
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka, 02-532 Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Science, University of Rzeszow, Zelwerowicza 2D, 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-22606-36-03
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Food Analysis, Faculty of Bogy and Agriculture, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklińskiej 2D, 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Animal and Human Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka, 02-532 Warsaw, Poland
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Xie W, Huang H, Deng X, Gao D, Zhang Z. Modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors associated with onset of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:701-711. [PMID: 32827608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive joint disease associated with psoriasis. OBJECTIVES To investigate the association of modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors with PsA risk among people with psoriasis. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library through May 2, 2020, for observational studies reporting lifestyle or environmental factors for PsA onset in patients with psoriasis. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were combined using a random-effects model. RESULTS We included 16 studies comprising 322,967 individuals. Obesity and being overweight were associated with an increased PsA risk in patients with psoriasis (OR, 1.75 [95% CI, 1.42-2.16] and OR, 1.50 [95% CI, 1.08-2.09], respectively), with an increase of approximately 6% for each kg/m2 rise in body mass index (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.03-1.10). The presence of PsA was associated with a history of physical trauma (OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.16-1.54) or fracture (OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.22-1.74). No significant associations were observed regarding alcohol consumption (OR, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.88-1.13), smoking (OR, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.75-1.06), female hormonal exposure (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 0.95-2.20), and psychologically traumatic events. LIMITATIONS Inherent limitations in the included observational studies. CONCLUSIONS Several lifestyle and environmental factors are associated with PsA onset among patients with psoriasis. These findings indicate that such risk may be modified with lifestyle changes or avoidance of physical trauma in people with psoriasis.
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- Wenhui Xie
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, West District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, West District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, West District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, West District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking University First Hospital, West District, Beijing, China.
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Yu CX, Chen YS, Ge ZJ, Zhang YH, Xu X, Tian T, Wen Y, Zhu J, Song C, Chen JG, Hu ZB. Dietary habits and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma among hepatitis B surface antigen carriers: A prospective cohort study in China. J Dig Dis 2020; 21:406-415. [PMID: 32407579 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this prospective cohort study, we aimed to evaluate the association between dietary habits and the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive carriers in Qidong, an hepatitis B virus (HBV)-epidemic area in China. METHODS A total of 3199 HBsAg carriers aged 30-70 years in a prospective cohort in Qidong, China from 2007 to 2011 were included in the study. At baseline, all participants self-reported their dietary habits in a questionnaire interview. A follow-up check-up was performed every 6 months to identify HCC cases until November 2017. Cox's regression analysis and an interaction analysis were performed to estimate the relative risks of HCC in terms of baseline diet. RESULTS Among 3199 HBsAg-positive participants, 270 developed HCC (143.86/100 000 person-years [PYs]). Compared with participants who rarely consume garlic, the risk of HCC in those who consumed it ≥ once per week decreased along with the increase in frequency (HR = 1.00, 0.90 and 0.62 in those who consumed it rarely vs those who consumed it 1-6 times per week and ≥ 7 times per week, respectively). This study found a synergistic effect between garlic and tea consumption on the risk of HCC (P = 0.039 for a multiplicative interaction). CONCLUSIONS HBsAg carriers should improve their diet. Regular consumption of garlic and tea drinking may reduce the HCC incidence in HBsAg carriers.
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- Cheng Xiao Yu
- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Qidong Liver Cancer Institute, Qidong People's Hospital, Affiliated Qidong Hospital of Nantong University, Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Infection Management, Nanjing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Qidong Liver Cancer Institute, Qidong People's Hospital, Affiliated Qidong Hospital of Nantong University, Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Qidong Liver Cancer Institute, Qidong People's Hospital, Affiliated Qidong Hospital of Nantong University, Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Qidong Liver Cancer Institute, Qidong People's Hospital, Affiliated Qidong Hospital of Nantong University, Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China.,Affiliated Tumor Hospital/Institute, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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Sauter ER. Cancer prevention and treatment using combination therapy with natural compounds. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2020; 13:265-285. [PMID: 32154753 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2020.1738218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: Naturally occurring compounds play an essential role in the prevention and treatment of various cancers. There are more than 100 plant and animal based natural compounds currently in clinical use.Areas covered: 1) The importance of natural products combinations in the prevention and treatment of cancer, 2) the need to maximize efficacy while minimizing side effects when using natural product combinations, and 3) specifics related to plant and animal derived natural products, as well as agents derived from natural products. Therapies using natural compounds that have been investigated, their rationale, mechanism of action and findings are reviewed. When the data warrant it, combined interventions that appear to increase efficacy (compared with monotherapy) while minimizing toxicity have been highlighted. Pubmed was used to search for relevant publications.Expert opinion: Combination therapy with natural compounds has the potential to be more effective than single agent therapy. Similar to pharmacologic agents, the goal is to maximize efficacy while mimimizing potential side effects. There is an increasing research focus on the development of agents derived from natural products, with notable successes already achieved from the effort.
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- Edward R Sauter
- Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
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Kayamba V, Zyambo K, Mulenga C, Mwakamui S, Tembo MJ, Shibemba A, Heimburger DC, Atadzhanov M, Kelly P. Biomass Smoke Exposure Is Associated With Gastric Cancer and Probably Mediated Via Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage: A Case-Control Study. JCO Glob Oncol 2020; 6:532-541. [PMID: 32228314 PMCID: PMC7113078 DOI: 10.1200/go.20.00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We investigated the association between gastric cancer and environmental and dietary exposures. In addition, we explored probable mechanistic pathways for the influence of biomass smoke on gastric carcinogenesis. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study was conducted in Lusaka, Zambia. Questionnaires were used to collect data on risk factors, whereas enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and high-performance liquid chromatography were used to measure biologic exposures. Study data were analyzed using contingency tables and logistic regression. RESULTS We enrolled 72 patients with gastric adenocarcinoma and 244 controls. Gastric cancer was positively associated with rural residence (odds ratio [OR], 2.9; 95% CI, 1.5 to 5.3), poverty (OR, 4.2; 95% CI, 1.9 to 9.1), and daily consumption of processed meat (OR, 6.4; 95% CI, 1.3 to 32) and negatively associated with consumption of green vegetables (OR, 0.2; 95% CI, 0.1 to 0.5). Gastric cancer was also associated with biomass smoke exposure (OR, 3.5; 95% CI, 1.9 to 6.2; P < .0001), an association that was stronger for intestinal-type cancers (OR, 3.6; 95% CI, 1.5 to 9.1; P = .003). Exposure to biomass smoke in controls was associated with higher urinary levels of 8-isoprostane (P < .0001), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (P = .029), and 1-hydroxypyrene (P = .041). Gastric cancer was not associated with biochemical measures of current exposure to aflatoxins or ochratoxins. CONCLUSION In Zambia, exposure to biomass smoke, daily consumption of processed meat, and poverty are risk factors for gastric cancer, whereas daily consumption of green vegetables is protective against gastric cancer. Exposure to biomass smoke was associated with evidence of oxidative stress and DNA damage, suggesting mechanistic plausibility for the observed association, and the association was restricted to intestinal-type gastric cancer.
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- Violet Kayamba
- Department of Internal Medicine, Tropical Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, Lusaka, Zambia
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zambia School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tropical Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tropical Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tropical Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Pathology, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zambia School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tropical Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, Lusaka, Zambia
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zambia School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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Pabla BS, Shah SC, Corral JE, Morgan DR. Increased Incidence and Mortality of Gastric Cancer in Immigrant Populations from High to Low Regions of Incidence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:347-359.e5. [PMID: 31154030 PMCID: PMC6911018 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Gastric cancer is the leading cause of infection-related cancer death and the third-leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The effect of immigration on gastric cancer risk is not well-defined but might be helpful for screening or surveillance endeavors. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to define the risk of gastric cancer in immigrants from high-incidence regions to low-incidence regions (including Western Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, and the United States). METHODS We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE databases, from January 1980 to January 2019, for studies that identified immigrants from high-incidence regions of gastric cancer, provided clear definitions of immigrant and reference populations, and provided sufficient data to calculate gastric cancer incidence and gastric cancer-related mortality. We performed meta-analyses of standardized incidence ratios (SIR) for first-generation immigrants from high- to low-incidence regions, stratified by immigrant generation, sex, and anatomic and histologic subtype, when data were available. RESULTS We identified 38 cohort studies that met our inclusion criteria. All 13 studies of 21 distinct populations reported significantly increased SIRs for gastric cancer in first-generation foreign-born immigrants (men SIR range, 1.24-4.50 and women SIR range, 1.27-5.05). The pooled SIR for immigrants with all types of gastric cancer was 1.66 (95% CI, 1.52-1.80) for men and 1.83 (95% CI, 1.69-1.98) for women. Nine studies from 2 high-incidence populations (the former Soviet Union and Japan) reported an increased gastric cancer standardized mortality ratio in first-generation immigrants who migrated to regions of low incidence (former Soviet Union immigrants, 1.44-1.91 for men and 1.40-2.56 for women). CONCLUSIONS Immigrants from regions with a high incidence of gastric cancer to regions of low incidence maintain a higher risk of gastric cancer and related mortality, based on a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Assessment of immigrant generation along with other risk factors might help identify high-risk populations for prevention and therapeutic interventions.
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- Baldeep S Pabla
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Mao QQ, Xu XY, Shang A, Gan RY, Wu DT, Atanasov AG, Li HB. Phytochemicals for the Prevention and Treatment of Gastric Cancer: Effects and Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E570. [PMID: 31963129 PMCID: PMC7014214 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21020570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer, and the third most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Voluminous evidence has demonstrated that phytochemicals play a critical role in the prevention and management of gastric cancer. Most epidemiological investigations indicate that the increased intake of phytochemicals could reduce the risk of gastric cancer. Experimental studies have elucidated the mechanisms of action, including inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis and autophagy, and suppressing angiogenesis as well as cancer cell metastasis. These mechanisms have also been related to the inhibition of Helicobacter pylori and the modulation of gut microbiota. In addition, the intake of phytochemicals could enhance the efficacy of anticancer chemotherapeutics. Moreover, clinical studies have illustrated that phytochemicals have the potential for the prevention and the management of gastric cancer in humans. To provide an updated understanding of relationships between phytochemicals and gastric cancer, this review summarizes the effects of phytochemicals on gastric cancer, highlighting the underlying mechanisms. This review could be helpful for guiding the public in preventing gastric cancer through phytochemicals, as well as in developing functional food and drugs for the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Qian-Qian Mao
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (Q.-Q.M.); (X.-Y.X.); (A.S.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (Q.-Q.M.); (X.-Y.X.); (A.S.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (Q.-Q.M.); (X.-Y.X.); (A.S.)
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- Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Food Processing and Safety, College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China;
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland;
- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 23 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (Q.-Q.M.); (X.-Y.X.); (A.S.)
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Comparison of Organosulfur and Amino Acid Composition between Triploid Onion Allium cornutum Clementi ex Visiani, 1842, and Common Onion Allium cepa L., and Evidences for Antiproliferative Activity of Their Extracts. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9010098. [PMID: 31941040 PMCID: PMC7020437 DOI: 10.3390/plants9010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Species that belong to the genus Allium have been widely used for human food and traditional medicine. Their beneficial health effects, as well as the specific aroma, are associated with their bioactive chemical compounds, such as sulfur compounds and flavonoids. Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (reverse-phase HPLC) were used to identify organosulfur and amino acid content of triploid hybrid onion, Allium cornutum Clement ex Visiani, 1842, and common onion, Allium cepa L. Allium extracts were tested for their antiproliferative activity in three human cancer cell lines (HeLa, HCT116, and U2OS). DNA fragmentation and DAPI staining analysis were performed on HeLa cells to evaluate the effect of extracts on DNA damage and cell morphology. The mRNA expression of p53, Bax, and Caspase-3 genes involved in apoptosis were analyzed by real-time PCR. Using GC-MS, 27 compounds were found in two Allium species headspaces. Differences were noted among the main compound abundance in the headspace (although the major thiols and disulfides were qualitatively identic in both Allium species) and dipropyl disulfide, diisopropyl trisulfide, and (Z)-prop-1-enyl propyl trisulfide were predominant sulfides. Identification of amino acids and their quantities were determined by reverse-phase HPLC. Most abundant amino acids in both onions were arginine (Arg) and glutamic acid (Glu). The results of cytotoxicity testing confirmed antiproliferative effects of both species. The DNA fragmentation assay, DAPI staining and real time PCR analysis confirmed that A. cornutum and A. cepa extracts induced apoptosis in HeLa cells. This study presents the evidence for possible therapeutic use of A. cornutum and A. cepa extracts against human cervical carcinoma cell line.
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Phytochemicals and Gastrointestinal Cancer: Cellular Mechanisms and Effects to Change Cancer Progression. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10010105. [PMID: 31936288 PMCID: PMC7022462 DOI: 10.3390/biom10010105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is a prevailing global health disease with a high incidence rate which varies by region. It is a huge economic burden on health care providers. GI cancer affects different organs in the body such as the gastric organs, colon, esophagus, intestine, and pancreas. Internal and external factors like smoking, obesity, urbanization, genetic mutations, and prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viral infections could increase the risk of GI cancer. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive bioactive secondary compounds abundantly found in fruits, grains, and vegetables. Consumption of phytochemicals may protect against chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. Multiple studies have assessed the chemoprotective effect of selected phytochemicals in GI cancer, offering support to their potential towards reducing the pathogenesis of the disease. The aim of this review was to summarize the current knowledge addressing the anti-cancerous effects of selected dietary phytochemicals on GI cancer and their molecular activities on selected mechanisms, i.e., nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), detoxification enzymes, adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase (AMPK), wingless-related integration site/β-catenin (wingless-related integration site (Wnt) β-catenin, cell apoptosis, phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K)/ protein kinase B AKT/ mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). In this review phytochemicals were classified into four main categories: (i) carotenoids, including lutein, lycopene, and β-carotene; (ii) proanthocyanidins, including quercetin and ellagic acid; (iii) organosulfur compounds, including allicin, allyl propyl disulphide, asparagusic acid, and sulforaphane; and (iv) other phytochemicals including pectin, curcumins, p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid. Overall, phytochemicals improve cancer prognosis through the downregulation of β-catenin phosphorylation, therefore enhancing apoptosis, and upregulation of the AMPK pathway, which supports cellular homeostasis. Nevertheless, more studies are needed to provide a better understanding of the mechanism of cancer treatment using phytochemicals and possible side effects associated with this approach.
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Male Predominance of Gastric Cancer among Patients with Hypothyroidism from a Defined Geographic Area. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9010135. [PMID: 31947827 PMCID: PMC7019714 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9010135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In the past, hypothyroidism has been associated with an increased susceptibility to gastric cancer (GC). Although several epidemiological studies have corroborated this association, a precise mechanistic explanation remains elusive. In this study, this hypothesis was tested by using a large database of subjects who underwent upper endoscopy for various reasons. This was a retrospective, case-control, single-center study. Subjects with GC (cases) were compared with subjects without (controls), according to hypothyroidism status. Overall, the prevalence of GC was 0.73% in the total cohort and was significantly higher in males compared to females (1.4% versus 0.4%, p < 0.0001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed an increased risk in males with hypothyroidism (OR 5.10; p < 0.0001) after adjusting for potential confounders, especially H. pylori infection. Interestingly, only hypothyroidism and not treatment with levothyroxine was a significant predictor of GC, ruling out a possible direct carcinogenic effect of the replacement therapy. The present study suggests a male-restricted association of gastric carcinogenesis with a hypothyroid state. If the results of this study are confirmed by longitudinal studies, an attractive perspective could open up for the better management of males with concomitant hypothyroidism and a higher risk of GC.
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Li WQ, Zhang JY, Ma JL, Li ZX, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Guo Y, Zhou T, Li JY, Shen L, Liu WD, Han ZX, Blot WJ, Gail MH, Pan KF, You WC. Effects of Helicobacter pylori treatment and vitamin and garlic supplementation on gastric cancer incidence and mortality: follow-up of a randomized intervention trial. BMJ 2019; 366:l5016. [PMID: 31511230 PMCID: PMC6737461 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l5016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of Helicobacter pylori treatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation in the prevention of gastric cancer. DESIGN Blinded randomized placebo controlled trial. SETTING Linqu County, Shandong province, China. PARTICIPANTS 3365 residents of a high risk region for gastric cancer. 2258 participants seropositive for antibodies to H pylori were randomly assigned to H pylori treatment, vitamin supplementation, garlic supplementation, or their placebos in a 2×2×2 factorial design, and 1107 H pylori seronegative participants were randomly assigned to vitamin supplementation, garlic supplementation, or their placebos in a 2×2 factorial design. INTERVENTIONS H pylori treatment with amoxicillin and omeprazole for two weeks; vitamin (C, E, and selenium) and garlic (extract and oil) supplementation for 7.3 years (1995-2003). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcomes were cumulative incidence of gastric cancer identified through scheduled gastroscopies and active clinical follow-up through 2017, and deaths due to gastric cancer ascertained from death certificates and hospital records. Secondary outcomes were associations with other cause specific deaths, including cancers or cardiovascular disease. RESULTS 151 incident cases of gastric cancer and 94 deaths from gastric cancer were identified during 1995-2017. A protective effect of H pylori treatment on gastric cancer incidence persisted 22 years post-intervention (odds ratio 0.48, 95% confidence interval 0.32 to 0.71). Incidence decreased significantly with vitamin supplementation but not with garlic supplementation (0.64, 0.46 to 0.91 and 0.81, 0.57 to 1.13, respectively). All three interventions showed significant reductions in gastric cancer mortality: fully adjusted hazard ratio for H pylori treatment was 0.62 (95% confidence interval 0.39 to 0.99), for vitamin supplementation was 0.48 (0.31 to 0.75), and for garlic supplementation was 0.66 (0.43 to 1.00). Effects of H pylori treatment on both gastric cancer incidence and mortality and of vitamin supplementation on gastric cancer mortality appeared early, but the effects of vitamin supplementation on gastric cancer incidence and of garlic supplementation only appeared later. No statistically significant associations were found between interventions and other cancers or cardiovascular disease. CONCLUSIONS H pylori treatment for two weeks and vitamin or garlic supplementation for seven years were associated with a statistically significant reduced risk of death due to gastric cancer for more than 22 years. H pylori treatment and vitamin supplementation were also associated with a statistically significantly reduced incidence of gastric cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00339768.
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- Wen-Qing Li
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Linqu County Public Health Bureau, Shandong, China
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- International Epidemiology Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China
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Asemani Y, Zamani N, Bayat M, Amirghofran Z. Allium vegetables for possible future of cancer treatment. Phytother Res 2019; 33:3019-3039. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Yahya Asemani
- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Research Center for Persian Medicine and History MedicineShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
- Autoimmune Diseases Research CenterShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
- Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research CenterShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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Wan Q, Li N, Du L, Zhao R, Yi M, Xu Q, Zhou Y. Allium vegetable consumption and health: An umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes. Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:2451-2470. [PMID: 31428334 PMCID: PMC6694434 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Previously, our meta-analysis and other studies have suggested that allium vegetable consumption is beneficial for health, but no umbrella review has been conducted to assess the evidence of the various health benefits of allium vegetable consumption. Therefore, we conducted this umbrella review on this topic. This umbrella review included a total of 16 meta-analyses with 50 unique outcomes. The most beneficial cancer-related outcome was shown for gastric cancer (risk ratio 0.78; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.67-0.91). In addition, only 8 weeks of garlic consumption significantly decreased serum total cholesterol (weighted mean differences -17.20 mg/dl; 95% CI -23.10 to -11.30), and patients with dyslipidemia who consumed garlic experienced more benefits than the whole population. Diabetic patients with longer durations of garlic intake experienced more benefits in terms of fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, and serum fructosamine than healthy participants, and garlic intake was associated with blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients but not in normotensive participants. Limited side effects of garlic, such as garlic odor and gastrointestinal complaints, were reported among the included meta-analyses. Our results suggested that allium vegetables might be beneficial for cancer prevention. In particular, garlic was comparatively safe and is recommended as a long-term dietary component for patients with dyslipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension.
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- Qianyi Wan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Chinese Evidence‐Based Medicine/Cochrane CenterChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- West China School of MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Xie X, Ren Y, Wang K, Yi B. Molecular Prognostic Value of Circulating Epstein–Barr Viral DNA in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis of 27,235 Cases in the Endemic Area of Southeast Asia. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2019; 23:448-459. [PMID: 31199710 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2018.0304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Xulin Xie
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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Increased Sulfiredoxin Expression in Gastric Cancer Cells May Be a Molecular Target of the Anticancer Component Diallyl Trisulfide. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4636804. [PMID: 30863778 PMCID: PMC6378787 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4636804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Sulfiredoxin (Srx) is a newly discovered antioxidant enzyme playing a role in the catalytic reduction of oxidative modifications. Srx is overexpressed in a variety of cancers. It may promote carcinogenesis as well as tumor progression. In this study, we report for the first time that Srx expression might be positively associated with the development of gastric cancer and tumor malignancy. Immunohistochemistry showed that, compared to normal tissues (42%, 20/47), Srx expression in gastric tumors (85%, 40/47) was much more common (chi-square test, p<0.01). In addition, the staining of Srx was stronger in poorly differentiated gastric cancer than in well-differentiated gastric cancer. Western blotting showed that, in the gastric tumor cell line BGC823, the Srx protein was upregulated in response to H2O2 treatment, although it was inadequate to counteract the increased oxidative stress, as indicated by the gradually increasing level of malondialdehyde (MDA). In addition, Srx expression, MDA levels, and ROS levels in BGC823 cells were markedly inhibited upon treatment with diallyl trisulfide (DATS), a major constituent of garlic oil with proven anticancer effects. These results suggest that Srx may be an oxidative stress marker. Antioxidation may account for the anticancer potential of garlic.
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Xu Y, Yang J, Du L, Li K, Zhou Y. Association of whole grain, refined grain, and cereal consumption with gastric cancer risk: A meta-analysis of observational studies. Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:256-265. [PMID: 30680179 PMCID: PMC6341150 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Many studies have analyzed the relationship between cereal, whole, or refined grain and the risk of gastric cancer (GC) and have yielded mixed results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis of observational studies to summarize the available evidence on this topic. Databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies focusing on these associations from inception to October 2017. Summary odd ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated by using either a random- or fixed-effect model according to the between-studies heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis was also performed. In total, eleven studies that included 530,176 participants were identified. In a pooled analysis of all studies, cereal exposure was not associated with GC risk (OR, 1.11, 95%CI, 0.85-1.36). Specific analyses indicated that whole grain consumption was associated with decreased GC risk (OR, 0.61, 95%CI, 0.40-0.83) and that refined grain consumption was associated with increased GC risk (OR, 1.65, 95%CI, 1.36-1.94). Higher whole grain and lower refined grain intake but not cereal consumption reduces GC risk. This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT03419663).
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- Yujie Xu
- West China School of Nursing and Department of NursingWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Chinese Evidence‐Based Medicine/Cochrane CenterChengduChina
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- Department of NursingWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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N-Benzyl-N-methyl-dodecan-1-amine, a novel compound from garlic, exerts anti-cancer effects on human A549 lung cancer cells overexpressing cancer upregulated gene (CUG)2. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 841:19-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A novel therapeutic anticancer property of raw garlic extract via injection but not ingestion. Cell Death Discov 2018; 4:108. [PMID: 30479841 PMCID: PMC6249268 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-018-0122-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Prior studies suggest a possibility that the anticancer property of garlic is more effective only when exposed directly to cancer cells than absorbed first by the normal epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract wall. We tested this possibility in two mouse models of highly aggressive malignancies that cannot yet be cured by conventional therapies: sarcoma 180- and EL4-induced lethal ascites. Daily oral gavages of raw garlic extract (RGE; equivalent to 100 mg wet weight) for 21 days failed to offer any meaningful effect in the mice with malignancies. However, the daily injection of the same amounts of the same materials for 21 days completely cured all the mice of cancer. This novel anticancer activity of RGE was present entirely in the size fraction of the molecules smaller than 3000 Dalton rather than the larger molecules and was completely partitioned into the organic phase rather than into the aqueous phase. One half of the anticancer activity was inactivated by heating at 100 °C for 10 min, suggesting that multiple components were concertedly involved. In a direct comparison, the RGE was significantly more effective in killing the cultured cancer cells in vitro than the extracts from other 21 raw vegetables and fruits. In cell culture, RGE killed a wide variety of different cancer cells regardless of species of origin and cell types. Cancer cells generally are well known to be defective in many common metabolic pathways present in their normal cell counterpart for processing normal nutrients. The metabolism of these otherwise normal nutrients could be stalled in the cancer cells and become cytotoxic. The most-effective way of treating cancer by RGE may be the direct injection instead of eating the cooked garlic.
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Mohammadi-Motlagh HR, Yarani R, Sadeghalvad M, Adham E, Rasouli H, Mostafaie A. 2-Methylpyridine-1-ium-1-sulfonate as an Inducer of Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest: A comparative in vitro and Computational Study. Nutr Cancer 2018; 71:643-656. [PMID: 30273005 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1506495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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"Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food" was expressed by Hippocrates and the health benefits of medicinal plants and natural products have been considered by humans since historic times. The current study aims to investigate the anti-cancer activity of 2-Methylpyridine-1-ium-1-sulfonate (MPS) isolated from bulbs of Allium hirtifolium. The MPS compound (in a dose-dependent manner) induced arrest the AGS cells in G1 and G2/M phases, and Caco-2 cells in G1 and S phases. These findings were associated with the down-regulation of cyclin D1, CDK4, and up-regulation of p21, p27 and p53. According to the morphological observations and DNA fragmentation assay, the MPS compound induced apoptosis in both cell lines, and also cause a significant increase in the expression of Bax/Bcl-2. In this context, our molecular docking results unveiled that the MPS compound has considerable affinity to interact with the minor groove of ctDNA and also with cell cycle kinases. To approve and find the accurate MPS mode of action against cancer cell lines (especially in gastrointestinal cancer) further studies is highly recommended.
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- a Medical Biology Research Center , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran.,b Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , The Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen N , Denmark
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- a Medical Biology Research Center , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran
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- a Medical Biology Research Center , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran
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- a Medical Biology Research Center , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran
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- a Medical Biology Research Center , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran
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Growing modernization and lifestyle changes with limited physical activity have impacted diet and health, leading to an increased cancer mortality rate worldwide. As a result, there is a greater need than before to develop safe and novel anticancer drugs. Current treatment options such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, induce unintended side effects, compromising patient's quality of life, and physical well-being. Therefore, there has been an increased global interest in the use of dietary supplements and traditional herbal medicines for treatment of cancer. Recently, nutraceuticals or "natural" substances isolated from food have attracted considerable attention in the cancer field. Emerging research suggests that nutraceuticals may indeed prevent and protect against cancer. The intent of this article is to review some of the current spice-derived nutraceuticals in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancer.
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- Annapoorna Sreedhar
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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Xu Y, Su D, Zhu L, Zhang S, Ma S, Wu K, Yuan Q, Lin N. S-allylcysteine suppresses ovarian cancer cell proliferation by DNA methylation through DNMT1. J Ovarian Res 2018; 11:39. [PMID: 29759079 PMCID: PMC5952516 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-018-0412-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The anti-tumor effects of S-allylcysteine (SAC), a water-soluble garlic derivative, on human ovarian cancer cells have been previous studied in vitro and in vivo models but the precise epigenetic molecular mechanisms are still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the epigenetic mechanism of SAC. METHODS Human epithelial ovarian cancer cell line A2780 was selected. Cell proliferation and cell cycle was analyzed. DNA methylation, DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) activity, tumor suppressor gene expressions, as well as protein expression were analyzed. RESULTS SAC could inhibit the proliferation of A2780 cells in dose- and time-dependent manners (the IC50 was 16.25 mmol/L and 5.25 mmol/L at 48 h and 72 h). Treatment of A2780 cells with SAC resulted in G1/S phase arrest. SAC treatment decreased global DNA methylation levels in A2780 cells in a dose-dependent manner. SAC decreased the levels of 5-methylcytosine, DNMT activity, messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels of DNMT1. Additionally, SAC treatment resulted in re-expression of the mRNA and proteins of silenced tumor suppressor gene CDKN1A accompany with reduced cell division control 2 expression. CONCLUSION Our data indicated the potential therapeutic effects of SAC on the human ovarian carcinoma cell line A2780 in vitro. The epigenetic mechanism of action of SAC may have important implications for epigenetic therapy.
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- Yasi Xu
- Hangzhou Translational Medicine Research Center, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, No.261 Huansha Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006, China.,College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No.548 Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, No.38, Guangji Road, Hangzhou, 310022, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, No.34, Yanguan Road, Hangzhou, 310002, China
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- Hangzhou Translational Medicine Research Center, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, No.261 Huansha Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Hangzhou Translational Medicine Research Center, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, No.261 Huansha Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, No.34, Yanguan Road, Hangzhou, 310002, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No.548 Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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- Hangzhou Translational Medicine Research Center, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, No.261 Huansha Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006, China.
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