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Wang F, Sun Z, Zhang Q, Yang H, Yang G, Yang Q, Zhu Y, Wu W, Xu W, Wu X. Curdione induces ferroptosis mediated by m6A methylation via METTL14 and YTHDF2 in colorectal cancer. Chin Med 2023; 18:122. [PMID: 37735401 PMCID: PMC10512537 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00820-x] [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: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Curdione is a sesquiterpene isolated from Curcumae Rhizoma that possesses high biological activity and extensive pharmacological effects. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Curcumae Rhizoma can inhibit the development of many types of cancer, especially colorectal cancer. However, the anti-colorectal mechanism of its monomer curdione remains unclear. METHODS Colorectal cancer (CRC) cells were treated with curdione at doses of 12.5 μM, 25 μM, and 50 μM, and then the cells' activity was measured with methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). Nude mice were administered different doses of curdione subcutaneously and oxaliplatin by tail vein injection, and then hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was adopted to examine tumor histology. Moreover, flow cytometry was applied to detect reactive oxygen species in cells and tissues. Kits were employed to detect the levels of iron ions, malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxide, and glutathione. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Western blotting were adopted to detect ferroptosis and m6A modification-related factors. A methylation spot hybridization assay was performed to measure changes in overall methylation. SLC7A11 and HOXA13 were measured by MeRIP-qPCR. The shRNA-METTL14 plasmid was constructed to verify the inhibitory effect of curdione on CRC. RESULTS A dose-dependent decrease in activity was observed in curdione-treated cells. Curdione increased the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in CRC cells and tumor tissues, greatly enhanced the levels of malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxide and Fe2+, and lowered the activity of glutathione. According to the qPCR and Western blot results, curdione promoted the expression of METTL14 and YTHDF2 in CRC cells and tissues, respectively, and decreased the expression of SLC7A11, SLC3A2, HOXA13, and glutathione peroxidase 4. Additionally, in animal experiments, the curdione-treated group showed severe necrosis of tumor cells, as displayed by HE staining. Furthermore, compared with the control group, levels of m6A modifying factors (namely, SLC7A11 and HOXA13) were increased in the tissues after drug intervention. METTL14 knockdown was followed by an increase in CRC cell activity and glutathione levels. However, the levels of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and iron ions decreased. The expression levels of SLC7A11, SLC3A2, HOXA13, and GPX4 were all increased after METTL14 knockdown. CONCLUSION The results suggest that curdione induces ferroptosis in CRC by virtue of m6A methylation.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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Therapeutic potential of Curcuma oil and its terpenoids in gynecological cancers. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 157:114016. [PMID: 36395609 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gynecological cancers encompass all uncontrolled and aberrant cell growth in the female reproductive system, therapeutic interventions are constantly evolving, but there is still a high death rate, significant side effects and medication resistance, making the task of treatment challenging and complex. The essential oil extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa is a promising natural drug, which has excellent biological activity on cancer cells and is to be developed as a new type of anti-gynecological tumor therapeutic agent. PURPOSE To systematically summarize the available evidence for the efficacy of Curcuma oil and its terpenoids (β-elemene, curcumol, furanodiene, and germacrone) in gynecological cancers, primarily malignancies of the reproductive system, involving ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers, explain the underlying mechanisms of preventing and treating gynecological cancers, and assess the shortcomings of existing work. RESULTS Through several signaling channels, Curcuma oil and its terpenoids can not only stop the growth of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer cells, limit the formation of tumors, but also raise the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs and improve the quality of life for patients. CONCLUSION It provides a preclinical basis for the efficacy of Curcuma oil as a broad-spectrum anti-tumor agent for the prevention and treatment of gynecological cancers. Even so, further efforts are still needed to improve the bioavailability of Curcuma oil and upgrade related experiments.
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Wu P, Dong XM, Song GQ, Wei MM, Fang C, Zheng FB, Zhao YJ, Lu HQ, Cheng LH, Zhou JL, Xie T. Bioactivity-guided discovery of quality control markers in rhizomes of Curcuma wenyujin based on spectrum-effect relationship against human lung cancer cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 86:153559. [PMID: 33857848 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the diversity of the ingredients, the complexity of the mechanism of action, the uncertainty of the effective ingredients, coupled with the multiple species and multiple growing areas, the quality control (QC) of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) is challenging. Discovering and identifying effective compounds from the complex extracts of TCMs and then establishing a scientific QC method is the key to the holistic QC of TCMs. PURPOSE To develop an anti-lung-cancer-guided spectrum-effect relationship approach for the discovery of QC markers of the rhizome of Curcuma wenyujin (WEZ) and establish a bioactive compounds-based holistic QC method. METHODS The chemical profiling of the volatile oil (WVO) from 42 batches of WEZ collected from different growing areas was performed by GC-MS. The anti-lung cancer activity of different WVO samples was determined by CCK-8 assay against human lung cancer cells (A549). The apoptosis and cell cycle analysis under different concentrations of WVO were detected by flow cytometry. SIMCA-P software was used to perform multivariate statistical analysis on the chemical composition of different WVO samples and to find the different components. Active compounds were screened using a PLSR model of the spectrum-effect relationship. Bioactive compounds-based fingerprint and quantification of the leading bioactive compounds were developed by GC-MS and GC-FID, respectively. RESULTS Seventy-eight compounds were detected in WVO and 54 were successfully identified. The multivariate statistical analysis uncovered that WVO components and the anti-A549 activity of WVO at the concentration of 60 nl/ml differ greatly according to the origin of the plant. The WVO at the concentration of 60 nl/ml (IC50) increased A549 cells apoptosis significantly with late and early apoptosis of 15.61% and 7.80%, and the number of cells in the G2/M phase were also increased significantly under this concentration. The spectrum-effect relationship analysis revealed that 44 compounds were positively correlated with their activities, and the result was verified by A549 cell viability assay. Sixteen positively correlated compounds were further selected as QC markers according to their relative amount > 0.5% and anticancer activity. Finally, the 16 QC markers-based GC-MS fingerprint was established to holistically control the quality of WEZ, and a GC-FID method was developed for the quantification of leading bioactive compounds, β-elemene and β-caryophyllene. CONCLUSION Based on an anti-lung-cancer-guided spectrum-effect relationship approach, the bioactive compounds-based holistic QC method was successfully developed for WEZ, which could provide a valuable reference for the QC of TCMs.
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- Pu Wu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Taoshan Town Government Service Center, Ruian 325215, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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Does Curcumin Have an Anticaries Effect? A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1291:213-227. [PMID: 34331692 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-56153-6_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dental caries is one of the most important oral health problems and a common infectious microbial disease. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) has been regarded as the primary etiologic factor in the formation of dental caries. Curcumin (CUR) has an antibacterial action and could be used in the eradication of S. mutans to control dental caries. This systematic review was undertaken with the aim of evaluating the anticaries effect of CUR. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed/Medline, Cochrane - CENTRAL, and Scopus databases. Based on the PICO model, studies which evaluated the anticaries effects of CUR up until 24 February 2020 with language restrictions were selected for this systematic review. RESULTS From 753 papers found, 13 met the eligibility criteria and were included. In 12 out of 13 included studies, CUR had significant antibacterial and anticaries effects. CUR had inhibitory effects on S. mutans growth, acid production, ATPase and sortase A activity, biomass, viability and metabolism reduction of biofilm, reduced exopolysaccharide production of biofilms, changes in biofilm structure, and had anti-adhesion effects against S. mutans. CONCLUSION This systematic review suggests promising antibacterial and anticaries effects of CUR including inhibition of S. mutans growth, acid production, ATPase and sortase A activity. This review provides unique information regarding the potential role of CUR in the prevention and treatment of dental carries as a natural, accessible, safe, and inexpensive agent to increase oral and dental health. However, clinical randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these results.
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Pisani M, Quassinti L, Bramucci M, Galassi R, Maggi F, Rossi B, Damin A, Carloni P, Astolfi P. Nanostructured liquid crystalline particles as delivery vectors for isofuranodiene: Characterization and in-vitro anticancer activity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 192:111050. [PMID: 32344164 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Isofuranodiene is an oxygenated sesquiterpene containing a furan ring isolated from the essential oil of Smyrnium olusatrum L. (Apiaceae) owning notable anticancer activity. Despite its biological potential, the high lipophilicity along with a relatively low stability due to Cope rearrangement giving rise to a less active compound, make the perspective of its therapeutical use unlikely. On this basis, in the present work we evaluated bulk and dispersed non lamellar liquid crystalline phases as effective delivery vectors for isofuranodiene, and capable of preserving its structure and enhancing the biological activity. Small-angle X-ray scattering, dynamic light scattering, and UV resonance Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize the nanosystems in an integrated experimental approach. Encapsulation of isofuranodiene in the lipid matrix resulted in a transition from a cubic Im3m to a reversed hexagonal phase because of the highly lipophilic character of the drug, as obtained in SAXS measurements, and in significant shifts in the components of the Raman spectrum of isofuranodiene. The anticancer activity of isofuranodiene-loaded lipidic nanoparticles was assessed on MDA-MB 231 cell line by MTT assay and was found to be higher than that of pristine isofuranodiene.
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- Michela Pisani
- Department of Science and Engineering of Materials, Environment and Urban Planning - SIMAU, Marche Polythecnic University, Via Brecce Bianche 12, I- 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, I-62032 Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, I-62032 Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Science and Technology, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, I-62032 Camerino, Italy.
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- Elettra - Synchrotron Trieste S.C.p.A., S.S. 14 - Km 163.5, Basovizza, I-34149, Trieste, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, NIS Centre and INSTM Reference Centre University of Turin, Via G. Quarello 15, I-10135 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences - D3A, Marche Polythecnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, I- 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Materials, Environment and Urban Planning - SIMAU, Marche Polythecnic University, Via Brecce Bianche 12, I- 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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Zhu XY, Guo DW, Lao QC, Xu YQ, Meng ZK, Xia B, Yang H, Li CQ, Li P. Sensitization and synergistic anti-cancer effects of Furanodiene identified in zebrafish models. Sci Rep 2019; 9:4541. [PMID: 30872660 PMCID: PMC6418268 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40866-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Furanodiene is a natural terpenoid isolated from Rhizoma Curcumae, a well-known Chinese medicinal herb that presents anticancer effects in various types of cancer cell lines. In this study, we have successfully established zebrafish xenografts with 5 various human cancer cell lines; and validated these models with anti-cancer drugs used clinically for treating human cancer patients. We found that Furanodiene was therapeutically effective for human JF 305 pancreatic cancer cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells xenotranplanted into zebrafish. Furanodiene showed a markedly synergistic anti-cancer effect when used in combination with 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil) for both human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells and human liver cancer BEL-7402 cells xenotransplanted into zebrafish. Unexpectedly, Furanodiene reversed multiple drug resistance in the zebrafish xenotransplanted with cis-Platinum-resistant human non-small cell lung cancer cells and Adriamycin-resistant human breast cancer cells. Furanodiene played its anti-cancer effects through anti-angiogenesis and inducing ROS production, DNA strand breaks and apoptosis. Furanodiene suppresseed efflux transporter Pgp (P-glycoprotein) function and reduced Pgp protein level, but no effect on Pgp related gene (MDR1) expression. These results suggest sensitizition and synergistic anti-cancer effects of Furanodiene that is worthy of a further investigation.
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- Xiao-Yu Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210009, P. R. China.,Hunter Biotechnology, Inc, F1A, building 5, No. 88 Jiangling Road, Binjiang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310051, P. R. China
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- Minsheng Biopharma Research Institute, F8, building F, No. 1378 Wenyixi Road, Yuhang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310011, P. R. China
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- Hunter Biotechnology, Inc, F1A, building 5, No. 88 Jiangling Road, Binjiang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310051, P. R. China
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- Hunter Biotechnology, Inc, F1A, building 5, No. 88 Jiangling Road, Binjiang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310051, P. R. China
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- Minsheng Biopharma Research Institute, F8, building F, No. 1378 Wenyixi Road, Yuhang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310011, P. R. China
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- Hunter Biotechnology, Inc, F1A, building 5, No. 88 Jiangling Road, Binjiang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310051, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210009, P. R. China
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- Hunter Biotechnology, Inc, F1A, building 5, No. 88 Jiangling Road, Binjiang Zone, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310051, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210009, P. R. China.
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Nair A, Amalraj A, Jacob J, Kunnumakkara AB, Gopi S. Non-Curcuminoids from Turmeric and Their Potential in Cancer Therapy and Anticancer Drug Delivery Formulations. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9010013. [PMID: 30609771 PMCID: PMC6358877 DOI: 10.3390/biom9010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Over the past decades curcuminoids have been extensively studied for their biological activities such as antiulcer, antifibrotic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antimutagenic, antifertility, antidiabetic, anticoagulant, antivenom, antioxidant, antihypotensive, antihypocholesteremic, and anticancer activities. With the perception of limited toxicity and cost, these compounds forms an integral part of cancer research and is well established as a potential anticancer agent. However, only few studies have focused on the other bioactive molecules of turmeric, known as non-curcuminoids, which are also equally potent as curcuminoids. This review aims to explore the comprehensive potency including the identification, physicochemical properties, and anticancer mechanism inclusive of molecular docking studies of non-curcuminoids such as turmerones, elemene, furanodiene (FN), bisacurone, germacrone, calebin A (CA), curdione, and cyclocurcumin. An insight into the clinical studies of these curcumin-free compounds are also discussed which provides ample evidence that favors the therapeutic potential of these compounds. Like curcuminoids, limited solubility and bioavailability are the most fragile domain, which circumscribe further applications of these compounds. Thus, this review credits the encapsulation of non-curcuminoid components in diverse drug delivery systems such as co-crystals, solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, microspheres, polar-non-polar sandwich (PNS) technology, which help abolish their shortcomings and flaunt their ostentatious benefits as anticancer activities.
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- R&D Centre, Aurea Biolabs (P) Ltd., Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala 682311, India.
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- R&D Centre, Aurea Biolabs (P) Ltd., Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala 682311, India.
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- R&D Centre, Aurea Biolabs (P) Ltd., Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala 682311, India.
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati 781 039, India.
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- R&D Centre, Aurea Biolabs (P) Ltd., Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala 682311, India.
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Anuchapreeda S, Khumpirapang N, Rupitiwiriya K, Tho-iam L, Saiai A, Okonogi S, Usuki T. Cytotoxicity and inhibition of leukemic cell proliferation by sesquiterpenes from rhizomes of Mah-Lueang (Curcuma cf. viridiflora Roxb.). Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2018; 28:410-414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Okuda KS, Lee HM, Velaithan V, Ng MF, Patel V. Utilizing Zebrafish to Identify Anti-(Lymph)Angiogenic Compounds for Cancer Treatment: Promise and Future Challenges. Microcirculation 2018; 23:389-405. [PMID: 27177346 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cancer metastasis which predominantly occurs through blood and lymphatic vessels, is the leading cause of death in cancer patients. Consequently, several anti-angiogenic agents have been approved as therapeutic agents for human cancers such as metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Also, anti-lymphangiogenic drugs such as monoclonal antibodies VGX-100 and IMC-3C5 have undergone phase I clinical trials for advanced and metastatic solid tumors. Although anti-tumor-associated angiogenesis has proven to be a promising therapeutic strategy for human cancers, this approach is fraught with toxicities and development of drug resistance. This emphasizes the need for alternative anti-(lymph)angiogenic drugs. The use of zebrafish has become accepted as an established model for high-throughput screening, vascular biology, and cancer research. Importantly, various zebrafish transgenic lines have now been generated that can readily discriminate different vascular compartments. This now enables detailed in vivo studies that are relevant to both human physiological and tumor (lymph)angiogenesis to be conducted in zebrafish. This review highlights recent advancements in the zebrafish anti-vascular screening platform and showcases promising new anti-(lymph)angiogenic compounds that have been derived from this model. In addition, this review discusses the promises and challenges of the zebrafish model in the context of anti-(lymph)angiogenic compound discovery for cancer treatment.
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- Kazuhide S Okuda
- Drug Discovery, Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Drug Discovery, Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Drug Discovery, Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Drug Discovery, Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Drug Discovery, Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Kong Q, Ma Y, Yu J, Chen X. Predicted molecular targets and pathways for germacrone, curdione, and furanodiene in the treatment of breast cancer using a bioinformatics approach. Sci Rep 2017; 7:15543. [PMID: 29138518 PMCID: PMC5686110 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15812-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Germacrone, curdione, and furanodiene have been shown to be useful in the treatment of breast cancer but the pharmacological mechanism of action is unclear. In this paper, we explored a new method to study the molecular network and function of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs and their corresponding ingredients with bioinformatics tools, including PubChem Compound Database, BATMAN-TCM, SystemsDock, Coremine Medical, Gene ontology, and KEGG. Eleven targeted genes/proteins, 4 key pathways, and 10 biological processes were identified to participate in the mechanism of action in treating breast cancer with germacrone, curdione, and furanodiene. The information achieved by the bioinformatics tools was useful to interpretation the molecular mechanism for the treatment of germacrone, curdione, and furanodiene on breast cancers.
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC); Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, National Health and Family Planning Commission; Key Laboratory of Human Diseases Animal Model, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Models of Emerging and Remerging Infectious Diseases, Beijing, 100021, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shanxian Central Hospital, Heze, Shandong, 274300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao, China
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Liu M, Chen X, Ma J, Hassan W, Wu H, Ling J, Shang J. β-Elemene attenuates atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice via restoring NO levels and alleviating oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:1789-1798. [PMID: 28962084 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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β-Elemene is a major bioactive sesquiterpenoids compound isolated from the essential oils of Curcuma Wenyujin, a Chinese medicinal herb that treats tumor in clinics. However anti-atherosclerotic effects of β-elemene have not been fully investigated in vivo. The objective of this study is to further elucidate the anti-atherosclerotic activities of β-elemene in ApoE-/- mice. Staining techniques and immunohistochemistry were used to validate atherosclerosis. Serum lipids, plasma nitrite and nitrate were analyzed by colorometric methods. ROS and antioxidative enzymes were measured through kits. Proteome profiler array was performed to analyze atherosclerosis-related inflammatory Cytokine. Western blot was used for measuring various proteins expressions. These results revealed that β-elemene inhibited atherosclerotic lesion size and increased stability of plaques in ApoE-/- mice by alleviating levels of vascular oxidative stress and preventing pro-inflammatory cytokine production. In addition β-elemene maintained endothelial function by significantly improving plasma nitrite and nitrate levels and expression of phosphorylation-eNOS in vivo. β-elemene also increased the production of the nitric oxide (NO) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and promoted phosphorylation of eNOSser1177 and Akt in vitro. In Conclusive, data revealed that β-elemene attenuated atherosclerosis and enhanced stability of plaques at least partially through its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory features and protected against endothelial dysfunction in ApoE-/- mice.
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- Meng Liu
- Cancer Prevention and Research Institute, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- CSPC Yuanda (Dalian) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhong ZF, Yu HB, Wang CM, Qiang WA, Wang SP, Zhang JM, Yu H, Cui L, Wu T, Li DQ, Wang YT. Furanodiene Induces Extrinsic and Intrinsic Apoptosis in Doxorubicin-Resistant MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells via NF-κB-Independent Mechanism. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:648. [PMID: 28959205 PMCID: PMC5603666 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy is used as a primary approach in cancer treatment after routine surgery. However, chemo-resistance tends to occur when chemotherapy is used clinically, resulting in poor prognosis and recurrence. Currently, Chinese medicine may provide insight into the design of new therapies to overcome chemo-resistance. Furanodiene, as a heat-sensitive sesquiterpene, is isolated from the essential oil of Rhizoma Curcumae. Even though mounting evidence claiming that furanodiene possesses anti-cancer activities in various types of cancers, the underlying mechanisms against chemo-resistant cancer are not fully clear. Our study found that furanodiene could display anti-cancer effects by inhibiting cell viability, inducing cell cytotoxicity, and suppressing cell proliferation in doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Furthermore, furanodiene preferentially causes apoptosis by interfering with intrinsic/extrinsic-dependent and NF-κB-independent pathways in doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 cells. These observations also prompt that furanodiene may be developed as a promising natural product for multidrug-resistant cancer therapy in the future.
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- Zhang-Feng Zhong
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Guangdong Medical UniversityZhanjiang, China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Guangdong Medical UniversityZhanjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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- Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, ChicagoIL, United States.,Center for Developmental Therapeutics, Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, EvanstonIL, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Guangdong Medical UniversityZhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Guangdong Medical UniversityZhanjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of MacauMacao, China
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Zhang J, He Y, Jiang J, Li M, Jin C, Wang L, Wang D. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of folate-mediated PEGylated nanostructured lipid carriers for the efficient delivery of furanodiene. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 43:1610-1618. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2017.1328429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Jianmei Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Sun W, Wang S, Zhao W, Wu C, Guo S, Gao H, Tao H, Lu J, Wang Y, Chen X. Chemical constituents and biological research on plants in the genus Curcuma. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 57:1451-1523. [PMID: 27229295 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1176554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Curcuma, a valuable genus in the family Zingiberaceae, includes approximately 110 species. These plants are native to Southeast Asia and are extensively cultivated in India, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Peru, Australia, and the West Indies. The plants have long been used in folk medicine to treat stomach ailments, stimulate digestion, and protect the digestive organs, including the intestines, stomach, and liver. In recent years, substantial progress has been achieved in investigations regarding the chemical and pharmacological properties, as well as in clinical trials of certain Curcuma species. This review comprehensively summarizes the current knowledge on the chemistry and briefly discusses the biological activities of Curcuma species. A total of 720 compounds, including 102 diphenylalkanoids, 19 phenylpropene derivatives, 529 terpenoids, 15 flavonoids, 7 steroids, 3 alkaloids, and 44 compounds of other types isolated or identified from 32 species, have been phytochemically investigated. The biological activities of plant extracts and pure compounds are classified into 15 groups in detail, with emphasis on anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities.
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- Wen Sun
- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- b State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Macao , China
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Cui Y, Zhao F, Liu J, Wang X, Du J, Shi D, Chen K. Zedoary Guaiane-Type Sesquiterpenes-Eluting Stents Accelerate Endothelial Healing Without Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Porcine Coronary Artery Model. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2017; 22:476-484. [PMID: 28269995 DOI: 10.1177/1074248417696819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Objective: The effects of zedoary guaiane-type sesquiterpenes (ZGS)-based eluting stent (ZES) in accelerating reendothelialization and inhibiting neointimal hyperplasia were examined in a porcine coronary artery model. Methods: The ZES was prepared by polymer-free 316L stainless metal stents. Sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) and bare metal stents (BMS) with identical platforms were used as controls. Stents with 15 mm in length and 2.0 to 3.5 mm in diameter were implanted in porcine coronary arteries. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and histopathology were performed to assess the reendothelialization and neointimal hyperplasia. The 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2yl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazoliumbromide assay and flow cytometry were used to assess the influence of ZGS on human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). Results: At 7 days, SEM showed that percentage of endothelial coverage area was 94.04% ± 5.01% for ZES, 47.59% ± 19.91% for SES ( P < .01 for ZES vs SES), and 59.58% ± 19.61% for BMS ( P < .05 for ZES vs BMS). At 28 days, the percentage of coverage area was 98.51% ± 1.86% for ZES, 86.18% ± 8.16% for SES ( P < .05 for ZES vs SES), and 94.26% ± 5.58% for BMS. Neointimal area and stenosis were significantly lower in ZES (1.07 ± 0.48 mm2, 27.66% ± 12.20%) compared to BMS (1.73 ± 0.69 mm2, 44.08% ± 15.03%, both P < .01, respectively), with no difference in SES (0.94 ± 0.12 mm2, 28.87% ± 6.00%, both P > .05, respectively). The ZGS also promoted HUVECs viability and improved HUVECs proliferation compared to sirolimus. Conclusion: The ZES accelerated reendothelialization and suppressed neointimal hyperplasia in a porcine coronary artery model, with beneficial effects on HUVECs.
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- Yuanyuan Cui
- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Heart Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Curcumolide reduces diabetic retinal vascular leukostasis and leakage partly via inhibition of the p38MAPK/NF-κ B signaling. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2017; 27:1835-1839. [PMID: 28274631 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2016] [Revised: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Retinal inflammation in a hyperglycemic condition is believed to play a crucial role in the development of diabetic retinopathy, and targeting inflammatory mediators is a promising strategy for the control of diabetic retinopathy. Curcumolide, a novel sesquiterpenoid with a unique 5/6/5 tricyclic skeleton, was isolated from Curcuma wenyujin. In this study, we demonstrate that treatment with curcumolide alleviated retinal inflammatory activities both in vitro and in vivo in a STZ-induced diabetic rat model and in TNF-α-stimulated HUVECs. Curcumolide alleviated retinal vascular permeability and leukostasis and attenuated the overexpression of TNF-α and ICAM-1 in diabetic retinas. Moreover, curcumolide also inhibited inducible p38 MAPK and NF-κB activation and the subsequent induction of proinflammatory mediators. These data suggest potential treatment strategies against diabetic retinopathy, particularly in the early stages of the disease.
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Zhong ZF, Qiang WA, Wang CM, Tan W, Wang YT. Furanodiene enhances the anti-cancer effects of doxorubicin on ERα-negative breast cancer cells in vitro. Eur J Pharmacol 2016; 774:10-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Dang YP, Yuan XY, Tian R, Li DG, Liu W. Curcumin improves the paclitaxel-induced apoptosis of HPV-positive human cervical cancer cells via the NF-κB-p53-caspase-3 pathway. Exp Ther Med 2015; 9:1470-1476. [PMID: 25780454 PMCID: PMC4353755 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2015.2240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Paclitaxel, isolated from Taxus brevifolia, is considered to be an efficacious agent against a wide spectrum of human cancers, including human cervical cancer. However, dose-limiting toxicity and high cost limit its clinical application. Curcumin, a nontoxic food additive, has been reported to improve paclitaxel chemotherapy in mouse models of cervical cancer. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, two human cervical cancer cell lines, CaSki [human papilloma virus (HPV)16-positive] and HeLa (HPV18-positive), were selected in which to investigate the effect of curcumin on the anticancer action of paclitaxel and further clarify the mechanisms. Flow cytometry and MTT analysis demonstrated that curcumin significantly promoted paclitaxel-induced apoptosis and cytotoxicity in the two cervical cell lines compared with that observed with paclitaxel alone (P<0.05). Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction indicated that the decline of HPV E6 and E7 gene expression induced by paclitaxel was also assisted by curcumin. The expression levels of p53 protein and cleaved caspase-3 were increased significantly in the curcumin plus paclitaxel-treated HeLa and CaSki cells compared with those in the cells treated with paclitaxel alone (P<0.01). Significant reductions in the levels of phosphorylation of IκBα and the p65-NF-κB subunit in CaSki cells treated with curcumin and paclitaxel were observed compared with those in cells treated with paclitaxel alone (P<0.05). This suggests that the combined effect of curcumin and paclitaxel was associated with the NF-κB-p53-caspase-3 pathway. In conclusion, curcumin has the ability to improve the paclitaxel-induced apoptosis of HPV-positive human cervical cancer cell lines via the NF-κB-p53-caspase-3 pathway. Curcumin in combination with paclitaxel may provide a superior therapeutic effect on human cervical cancer.
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- Yu-Ping Dang
- Department of Dermatology, Air Force General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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Curcumolide, a unique sesquiterpenoid with anti-inflammatory properties from Curcuma wenyujin. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2015; 25:198-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.11.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2014] [Revised: 11/04/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Sánchez JAC, Elamrani A. Nutrigenomics of Essential Oils and their Potential Domestic Use for Improving Health. Nat Prod Commun 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1400901128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The use of essential oils as industrial food additives is notorious, like their medicinal properties. However, their use in household food spicing is for now limited. In this work, we have made a review to reveal the nutrigenomic actions exerted by their bioactive components, to promote awareness of their modulating gene expression ability and the potential that this implies. Also considered is how essential oils can be used as flavoring and seasoning after cooking and before consumption, such as diet components which can improve human health. Genetic mechanisms involved in the medicinal properties of essential oils for food use are identified from literature. These genetic mechanisms reveal nutrigenomic actions. Reviews on the medicinal properties of essential oils have been particularly considered. A wide diversity of nutrigenomic effects from essential oils useful potentially for food spicing is reviewed. General ideas are discussed about essential oils and their properties, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, bone-reparation, anti-depressant and mitigatory for Alzheimer's disease. The essential oils for food use are potentially promoting health agents, and, therefore, worth using as flavoring and condiments. Becoming aware of the modulating gene expression actions from essential oils is important for understanding their potential for use in household dishes as spices to improve health.
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- José Antonio Cayuela Sánchez
- Instituto de la Grasa – CSIC, Department of Physiology and Technology of Plant Products. Avda. Padre García Tejero, 4 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratoire Synthèse, Extraction et Etude Physico-Chimique des Molécules Organiques, Faculté des Sciences Aîn -Chock, B.P 5366 Mâarif, Casablanca, Morocco
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Xu WS, Li T, Wu GS, Dang YY, Hao WH, Chen XP, Lu JJ, Wang YT. Effects of furanodiene on 95-D lung cancer cells: apoptosis, autophagy and G1 phase cell cycle arrest. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2014; 42:243-55. [PMID: 24467547 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x14500165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Furanodiene (FUR) is a natural terpenoid isolated from Rhizoma curcumae, a well-known Chinese medicinal herb that presents anti-proliferative activities in several cancer cell lines. Herein, we systematically investigated the effects of FUR on the significant processes of tumor progression with the relatively low concentrations in 95-D lung cancer cells. FUR concentration-dependently inhibited cell proliferation and blocked the cell cycle progressions in G1 phase by down-regulating the protein levels of cyclin D1 and CDK6, and up-regulating those of p21 and p27 in 95-D cells. FUR also affected the signaling molecules that regulate apoptosis in 95-D cells revealed by the down-regulation of the protein levels of full PARP, pro-caspase-7, survivin, and Bcl-2, and the up-regulation of cleaved PARP. Further studies showed that FUR enhanced the expression of light chain 3-II (LC3-II) in the protein level, indicating that autophagy is involved in this process. Besides, the adhesion ability of 95-D cells to matrigel and fibronectin was slightly inhibited after FUR treatment for 1 h in our experimental condition. FUR also slightly suppressed cell migration and invasion in 95-D cells according to the data from wound healing and Transwell assays, respectively. Taken together, FUR activated the signal molecules regulating G1 cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy, while slightly affecting the key steps of cell metastasis in 95-D lung cancer cells in the relatively low concentrations.
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- Wen-Shan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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Zhong Z, Tan W, Chen X, Wang Y. Furanodiene, a natural small molecule suppresses metastatic breast cancer cell migration and invasion in vitro. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 737:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Chen M, Lou Y, Wu Y, Meng Z, Li L, Yu L, Zeng S, Zhou H, Jiang H. Characterization of in vivo and in vitro metabolites of furanodiene in rats by high performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2013; 86:161-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2013.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aggarwal BB, Yuan W, Li S, Gupta SC. Curcumin-free turmeric exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities: Identification of novel components of turmeric. Mol Nutr Food Res 2013; 57:1529-42. [PMID: 23847105 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201200838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Revised: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 04/27/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Turmeric, a dried powder derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has been used for centuries in certain parts of the world and has been linked to numerous biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antigrowth, anti-arthritic, anti-atherosclerotic, antidepressant, anti-aging, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, wound healing, and memory-enhancing activities. One component of turmeric is curcumin, which has been extensively studied, as indicated by more than 5600 citations, most of which have appeared within the past decade. Recent research has identified numerous chemical entities from turmeric other than curcumin. It is unclear whether all of the activities ascribed to turmeric are due to curcumin or whether other compounds in turmeric can manifest these activities uniquely, additively, or synergistically with curcumin. However, studies have indicated that turmeric oil, present in turmeric, can enhance the bioavailability of curcumin. Studies over the past decade have indicated that curcumin-free turmeric (CFT) components possess numerous biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities. Elemene derived from turmeric is approved in China for the treatment of cancer. The current review focuses on the anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities exhibited by CFT and by some individual components of turmeric, including turmerin, turmerone, elemene, furanodiene, curdione, bisacurone, cyclocurcumin, calebin A, and germacrone.
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- Bharat B Aggarwal
- Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA.
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In vitro biological activity of essential oils and isolated furanosesquiterpenes from the neglected vegetable Smyrnium olusatrum L. (Apiaceae). Food Chem 2013; 138:808-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2012] [Revised: 10/27/2012] [Accepted: 11/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Xu WS, Dang YY, Chen XP, Lu JJ, Wang YT. Furanodiene presents synergistic anti-proliferative activity with paclitaxel via altering cell cycle and integrin signaling in 95-D lung cancer cells. Phytother Res 2013; 28:296-9. [PMID: 23554049 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Furanodiene (FUR) is a natural terpenoid isolated from Rhizoma Curcumae, a well-known Chinese medicinal herb that presents anti-proliferative activities in several cancer cell lines. Recently, we found that the combined treatment of FUR with paclitaxel (TAX) showed synergetic anti-proliferative activities in 95-D lung cancer cells. Herein, we showed that FUR reduced the cell numbers distributed in mitosis phase induced by TAX while increased those in G1 phase. The protein levels of cyclin D1, cyclin B1, CDK6 and c-Myc were all down-regulated in the group of combined treatment. The dramatically down-regulated expression of integrin β4, focal adhesion kinase and paxillin might partially contribute to the synergic effect. Though FUR alone obviously induced endoplasmic reticulum stress, this signaling pathway may not contribute to the synergetic anti-proliferative effect as the protein expression of CHOP and BIP was similar in FUR alone and combined treatment group.
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- Wen-Shan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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Zhu J, Lower-Nedza AD, Hong M, Jiec S, Wang Z, Yingmao D, Tschiggerl C, Bucar F, Brantner AH. Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Three Essential Oils from Curcuma wenyujin. Nat Prod Commun 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1300800430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Curcuma wenyujin is a traditional medicinal plant in China. The non-steamed rhizomes, steamed rhizomes and steamed roots of this plant are used as herbal medicines in three clinics, namely Pian-jiang-huang (PJH), Wen-e-zhu (WEZ), and Wen-yu-jin (WYJ), and are officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the three essential oils extracted from the C. wenyujin rhizomes and roots using GC-MS, and in doing so thirty compounds were identified. Principal component analysis (PCA) effectively distinguished the samples taken from the three different groups. Monoterpenoids, including camphene, linalool, camphor, isoborneol, borneol and eucalyptol, were characteristic components of the PJH oil, while β-elemene, β-elemenone, γ-elemene and δ-elemene were typical components of the WEZ oil, and propanenitrile, caryophyllene oxide, (-)-caryophyllene, germacrene B, pogostol and α-humulene were representative ingredients of the WYJ oil. The ratio of sesquiterpenoids to monoterpenoids in PJH, WEZ, and WYJ were 2:1, 5:1 and 7:1, respectively. The antimicrobial activities of the three essential oils and of the six main ingredients were tested against two bacterial and one fungal strains using agar diffusion and broth dilution methods. The essential oil of PJH was shown to present a higher antimicrobial activity than that of WEZ and WYJ. Based on the Partial Least Square Model (PLS), the correlation between the antimicrobial activity of the tested oils and the identified chemical components was discussed and potential components of the antimicrobial activity were predicted according to Variable Importance in the Project (VIP) Value. The tested monoterpenes eucalyptol and isoborneol demonstrated a higher inhibitory activity than the sesquiterpenes germacrone, curdione and β-elemene. Therefore, the potent inhibitory effect of the PJH oil might be attributed to its higher content of monoterpenes. The MIC values for the essential oils and their ingredients ranged from 62.5 to 500 μg/mL.
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- Jingjing Zhu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science/Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science/Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science/Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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LI G, LIN DH, XIE XX, QIN LF, WANG JT, LIU K. Uptake and transport of furanodiene in Caco-2 cell monolayers: a comparison study between furanodiene and furanodiene loaded PLGA nanoparticles. Chin J Nat Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(13)60007-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhou L, Xu W, Chen Y, Zhao J, Yu N, Fu B, You S. Stereoselective epoxidation of curcumol and curdione by Cunninghamella elegans AS 3.2028. CATAL COMMUN 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2012.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Lu JJ, Dang YY, Huang M, Xu WS, Chen XP, Wang YT. Anti-cancer properties of terpenoids isolated from Rhizoma Curcumae--a review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2012; 143:406-411. [PMID: 22820242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2012] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/11/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rhizoma Curcumae is a popular type of traditional Chinese medicine whose essential oils are widely used in the treatment of cancer in China. This review aims to systematically summarize and analyze the anti-cancer properties of terpenoids, the main components of essential oils in Rhizoma Curcumae, and thus enable the development of new anti-cancer drugs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Information on the recent progress of anti-cancer studies on terpenoids isolated from Rhizoma Curcumae, including β-elemene, δ-elemene, furanodiene, furanodienone, curcumol, and germacrone, was gathered and analyzed. RESULTS Among these terpenoids, β-elemene is the most widely studied, whereas δ-elemene, furanodiene, furanodienone, curcumol, and germacrone have just recently attracted the attention of researchers. The anti-cancer effects of these terpenoids are related to the retardation of cell cycle arrest, the induction of apoptosis, and the inhibition of metastasis or tissue invasion, among others. CONCLUSIONS Most studies have focused on the in vitro data, and in vivo data is urgently needed. Further insight into the anti-cancer activity and the molecular basis of these compounds, combined with efforts in pharmaceutical chemistry and/or pharmaceutics, will potentially enable the development of new anti-cancer agents.
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- Jin-Jian Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Av. Padre Toma's Pereira S.J., Taipa, Macao SAR, PR China
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Furanodiene induces endoplasmic reticulum stress and presents antiproliferative activities in lung cancer cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 2012:426521. [PMID: 22927878 PMCID: PMC3425331 DOI: 10.1155/2012/426521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2012] [Revised: 06/21/2012] [Accepted: 06/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Furanodiene (FUR) is a natural terpenoid isolated from Curcumae Rhizoma, a well-known Chinese medicinal herb that presents antiproliferation activities in several cancer cell lines. In this study, we demonstrated that FUR concentration dependently inhibits the cell proliferation of A549, NIH-H1299, and 95-D lung cancer cells. β-elemene, another terpenoid isolated from Curcumae Rhizoma, exhibited weaker antiproliferative effects in A549 and NIH-H1299 cells and activities similar to FUR in 95-D cells. FUR significantly inhibited colony formation in A549 and 95-D cells and upregulated both the mRNA and protein expression levels of binding immunoglobulin protein (BIP) and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP), indicating that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is induced. FUR treatment led to the accumulation of CHOP in the nucleus, which further confirms induction of ER stress. Furthermore, combined treatment of FUR with paclitaxel showed significant synergetic activities in NIH-H1299 and 95-D cells, suggesting its potential roles in combination therapy. These findings provide a basis for the further study of the anticancer effects in vivo and the internal mechanisms of FUR.
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Zhong ZF, Li YB, Wang SP, Tan W, Chen XP, Chen MW, Wang YT. Furanodiene enhances tamoxifen-induced growth inhibitory activity of ERa-positive breast cancer cells in a PPARγ independent manner. J Cell Biochem 2012; 113:2643-51. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.24139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Chen M, Wang S, Tan M, Wang Y. Applications of Nanoparticles in Herbal Medicine: Zedoary Turmeric Oil and Its Active Compound β-Elemene. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2012; 39:1093-102. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x11009421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Zedoary turmeric oil and its main active ingredient β-elemene are novel plant-derived anticancer agents with long-term clinical application history and low toxicity, which have been approved by the Chinese SFDA to treat different tumors including cancers of the brain, ovary, prostate, breast, lungs, liver, colon, and other tissues. Unfortunately, their hydrophobic properties, poor stabilities and low bioavailabilities seriously hamper their applications in clinic. Therefore, more attention should be paid to develop novel drug delivery systems for zedoary turmeric oil and β-elemene to enhance their overall quality. Recently, increased research has been carried out on a nanoparticle drug delivery system of zedoary turmeric oil and β-elemene to solve their poor aqueous solubilities and low bioavailabilities in vivo with much remarkable achievements springing up in the last decade. This review presents the novel nanoparticle formulations of zedoary turmeric oil and β-elemene and introduces the possible future prospects of their further study.
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- Meiwan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Zhong Z, Dang Y, Yuan X, Guo W, Li Y, Tan W, Cui J, Lu J, Zhang Q, Chen X, Wang Y. Furanodiene, a Natural Product, Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth Bothin vitroandin vivo. Cell Physiol Biochem 2012; 30:778-90. [DOI: 10.1159/000341457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Xiang Z, Wang X, Gao H, Zhang M, Zeng S. GC-MS and HPLC Metabolic Profiling Studies ofCurcuma wenyujinRhizomes Obtained at Different Harvest Times. ANAL LETT 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2011.565447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Chen X, Pei L, Zhong Z, Guo J, Zhang Q, Wang Y. Anti-tumor potential of ethanol extract of Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton against breast cancer cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2011; 18:1238-1243. [PMID: 21795032 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2011.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2011] [Accepted: 06/17/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton is a commonly prescribed Chinese medical herb for tumor therapy. In this study, an extract of Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton referred as Cpv was prepared and its anti-tumor effect was evaluated with MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells. Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton power was extracted with ethanol and the main components of the extract (Cpv) were analyzed with HPLC. The effect of Cpv on MCF-7 cells proliferation, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), apoptosis, apoptotic related proteins, MDA-MB-231 cell migration, and integrins expression were determined. Furthermore, the effect of Cpv on some key signal transduction molecules was also investigated. Furanodienone, germacrone and furanodiene were identified as the main components of Cpv. Cpv treatment significantly inhibited cell proliferation, increased LDH release, induced intracellular ROS formation, and decreased ΔΨm in a dose-dependent manner in MCF-7 cells. Cpv induced apoptosis without affecting cell migration. Cpv increased protein expression of Bax, PARP, cleaved PARP, caspase-3, 7, JNK1, p-p42/44MAPK, NF-κB, IKKα, IKKβ, decreased protein expression of Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Bim, Bik, Bad, integrin β5, p42/44MAPK without affecting integrin α5, β1, and p38MAPK protein expression. We concluded that Cpv inhibited MCF-7 cells proliferation by inducing apoptosis mediated by increasing ROS formation, decreasing ΔΨm, regulating Bcl-2 family proteins expression, and activating caspases. Cpv treatment also modulated several signaling transduction pathways. These results might provide some molecular basis for the anti-tumor activity of Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton.
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- Xiuping Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau, China.
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Lee KH, Kim BS, Keum KS, Yu HH, Kim YH, Chang BS, Ra JY, Moon HD, Seo BR, Choi NY, You YO. Essential Oil of Curcuma longa Inhibits Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Formation. J Food Sci 2011; 76:H226-30. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2011.02427.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pei L, Liu S, Zheng J, Chen X. A sensitive method for determination of furanodiene in rat plasma using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry and its application to a pharmacokinetic study. Biomed Chromatogr 2011; 26:826-32. [PMID: 22052715 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.1736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2011] [Accepted: 09/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Lixia Pei
- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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Boonmee A, Srisomsap C, Chokchaichamnankit D, Karnchanatat A, Sangvanich P. A proteomic analysis of Curcuma comosa Roxb. rhizomes. Proteome Sci 2011; 9:43. [PMID: 21801377 PMCID: PMC3199743 DOI: 10.1186/1477-5956-9-43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2011] [Accepted: 07/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The similarly in plant physiology and the difficulty of plant classification, in some medicinal plant species, especially plants of the Zingiberaceae family, are a major problem for pharmacologists, leading to mistaken use. To overcome this problem, the proteomic base method was used to study protein profiles of the plant model, Curcuma comosa Roxb., which is a member of the Zingiberaceae and has been used in traditional Thai medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of postpartum uterine bleeding. RESULTS Due to the complexity of protein extraction from this plant, microscale solution-phase isoelectric focusing (MicroSol-IEF) was used to enrich and improve the separation of Curcuma comosa rhizomes phenol-soluble proteins, prior to resolving and analyzing by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and identification by tandem mass spectrometry. The protein patterns showed a high abundance of protein spots in the acidic range, including three lectin proteins. The metabolic and defense enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and ascorbate peroxidase, that are associated with antioxidant activity, were mainly found in the basic region. Furthermore, cysteine protease was found in this plant, as had been previously reported in other Zingiberaceae plants. CONCLUSION This report presents the protein profiles of the ginger plant, Curcuma comosa. Several interesting proteins were identified in this plant that may be used as a protein marker and aid in identifying plants of the Zingiberaceae family.
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- Apaporn Boonmee
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Ginseng occupies a prominent position in the list of best-selling natural products in the world. Because of its complex constituents, multidisciplinary techniques are needed to validate the analytical methods that support ginseng's use worldwide. In the past decade, rapid development of technology has advanced many aspects of ginseng research. The aim of this review is to illustrate the recent advances in the isolation and analysis of ginseng, and to highlight new applications and challenges. Emphasis is placed on recent trends and emerging techniques.
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- Lian-Wen Qi
- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, USA
- Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicines (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, USA
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Lim CB, Ky N, Ng HM, Hamza MS, Yan Zhao. Curcuma wenyujin Extract Induces Apoptosis and Inhibits Proliferation of Human Cervical Cancer Cells In Vitro and In Vivo. Integr Cancer Ther 2010; 9:36-49. [DOI: 10.1177/1534735409359773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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An essential oil extract, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma wenyujin (CWE), possesses antioxidative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, it remains unknown how exactly CWE inhibits tumor growth. In this study, using human cervical cancer HeLa cells, the authors postulated that CWE has the ability to inhibit tumor growth. The study shows that CWE dose-dependently suppressed colony formation and inhibited the proliferation of HeLa cells through blockade of cell cycle progression at G1 phase and apoptosis. CWE-induced G1 arrest was associated with retinoblastoma protein dephosphorylation and reduced amounts of cyclins D1 and D3, and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 proteins. CWE treatment resulted in apoptosis in HeLa cells as evidenced by morphological changes, caspase activation and PARP cleavage, which can be reversed by a pan-caspase inhibitor. It was observed that CWE treatment activated the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway indicated by a decrease in Mcl-1 and Bcl-xL levels, resulting in mitochondrial membrane potential loss and caspases 9 activation. CWE-treated cells displayed reduced PTEN, AKT, and STAT3 phosphorylation and downregulation of NFκB signaling, providing a mechanism for the G1 arrest and apoptosis observed. Furthermore, CWE inhibited tumor growth of HeLa in a xenograft mouse tumor model, suggesting that CWE inhibited tumorigenesis by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. These findings are the first to reveal the molecular basis for the anticervical cancer action of CWE. The results suggest that CWE could be developed as a drug for the management of cervical cancer.
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- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore,
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