Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Cervical
cancer
(CA)
continues
to
be
a
female
malignant
tumor
with
limited
therapeutic
options,
resulting
in
high
mortality
rate.
Sanguinarine
(SANG),
naturally
occurring
alkaloid,
has
demonstrated
notable
efficacy
preclinical
treatment
of
CA.
However,
the
mechanism
through
which
SANG
acts
against
CA
is
not
fully
understood.
To
address
this,
utilizing
nine
drug
target
prediction
databases,
we
have
successfully
identified
379
potential
targets
for
SANG.
Venn
diagram
analysis
compared
2367
CA-related
from
GeneCards
disease
database,
2618
CA-closely
related
derived
multiple
datasets
GEO
WGCNA
analysis,
and
SANG,
35
shared
targets.
Subsequently,
by
employing
PPI
network
Cytohubba
plugin,
Human
Protein
Atlas,
TCGA
database
data,
ROC
curve
AURKA
CDK2
as
key
combating
Single-gene
GSEA
results
suggest
that
overexpression
closely
correlated
DNA
replication,
cell
cycle
progression,
various
repair
pathways
Molecular
docking
molecular
simulation
dynamics
analyses
confirmed
stable
binding
both
In
summary,
integrating
diverse
methodological
approaches,
this
study
discovered
potentially
inhibits
features
targeting
CDK2,
thereby
regulating
pathways.
This
lays
solid
foundation
further
exploring
pharmacological
role
therapy.
in-depth
vitro
vivo
experiments
are
required
corroborate
our
findings.
Progress In Microbes & Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
remains
one
of
the
leading
causes
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
Despite
advances
in
chemotherapy
and
radiotherapy,
significant
side
effects
persist,
prompting
exploration
alternative
therapies
such
as
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM).
BuShenFang
(BSF),
a
TCM
formulation,
is
believed
to
exhibit
anti-CRC
effects,
although
its
exact
mechanism
unclear.
This
study
aims
investigate
BSF
on
CRC
cells
through
modulation
Wnt/β-catenin
pathway.
The
utilized
HCT116
SW620
cell
lines,
employing
vitro
experiments
including
viability
assays,
colony
formation,
flow
cytometry,
Western
blot
examine
influence
cellular
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration,
signaling
Results
demonstrated
that
significantly
inhibited
proliferation
dose-dependent
manner.
apoptotic
rate
was
markedly
increased
20%
group,
while
invasion
capabilities
were
notably
suppressed.
Furthermore,
results
revealed
enhanced
adenomatous
polyposis
coli
(APC)
expression
β-catenin,
c-Myc,
Cyclin
D1,
key
proteins
In
conclusion,
exerts
by
modulating
pathway,
suggesting
potential
complementary
therapeutic
agent
treatment.
Future
studies
should
focus
vivo
models
validate
these
findings.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
Background
Colorectal
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
and
fatal
cancers
worldwide.
Despite
therapeutic
advancements,
patients
with
stage
II
III
colon
often
experience
recurrences
metastases,
particularly
to
liver,
leading
suboptimal
disease-free
survival
rates
decreased
long-term
survival.
Qu-Shi-Jie-Du
decoction
(QSJDD),
a
traditional
Chinese
herbal
formula,
may
prevent
recurrence
spread
by
boosting
immunity,
reducing
inflammation,
inhibiting
tumour
growth.
Preliminary
studies
have
demonstrated
that
QSJDD
reduces
liver
metastasis
in
cancer.
However,
robust
clinical
evidence
required
confirm
its
efficacy
safety.
This
study
aims
evaluate
safety
preventing
metastasis,
thereby
offering
potential
adjunctive
therapy
improve
patient
outcomes.
Methods
multicentre,
double-blind,
randomised,
placebo-controlled
trial
includes
336
high-risk
or
from
10
hospitals
across
China.
After
surgery
chemotherapy
(fluorouracil
monotherapy,
CAPEOX
mFOLFOX6),
168
will
be
randomised
either
intervention
(QSJDD
compound
granules)
placebo
group.
The
treatment
lasts
for
6
months,
followed
3-year
follow-up
period
assessments
conducted
every
months.
primary
endpoint
rate,
whereas
secondary
endpoints
include
1-
2-year
relapse
rates,
overall
survival,
variations
Traditional
Medicine
Dampness
Syndrome
Scale.
Safety
outcomes
including
adverse
events,
also
monitored.
Additionally,
blood
gut
microbiomes
analysed
investigate
effect
delaying
Discussion
determine
provide
regarding
role
adjuvant
Trial
registration
Chictr.org.cn
Identifier:
ChiCTR2300078971.
Registered
on
22nd
December
2023.
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(9)
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
In
the
contemporary
medical
landscape,
burgeoning
interest
in
natural
therapies,
particularly
for
managing
gastrointestinal
disorders,
has
brought
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
to
forefront.
This
article
explains
core
principles
and
clinical
applications
of
TCM
treating
these
conditions,
furthering
discourse
through
an
examination
integrated
strategies,
as
demonstrated
study
by
Zhou
et
al.
While
shown
promising
outcomes,
it
encounters
significant
hurdles
standardization,
mechanistic
research,
validation.
Future
investigations
should
aim
solidify
scientific
underpinnings
expand
its
use
disease
management,
striving
a
seamless
fusion
practices.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
The
gut
microbiota
constitutes
a
complex
ecosystem,
and
its
composition
function
are
intricately
linked
to
human
health.
Dysbiosis
of
the
is
closely
associated
with
onset
progression
various
diseases,
including
gastrointestinal,
immune
system,
metabolic,
neurological
disorders.
Consequently,
modulating
reestablish
balance
has
emerged
as
crucial
strategy
for
prevention
treatment
these
diseases.
This
chapter
will
delve
into
roles
complementary
alternative
therapies,
such
acupuncture,
massage,
Chinese
herbal
medicine,
dietary
therapy,
exercise,
psychological
interventions,
in
microbiota.
It
underscore
significant
role
therapies
beneficial
complement
modern
medicine
context
holistic
pathology.
These
not
only
modulate
but
also
enhance
physiological
functions
body
improve
body’s
self-healing
ability
through
regulation.
offer
unique
advantages
clinical
applications,
fewer
side
effects,
simple
operations,
easy
integration
daily
life.
By
systematically
analyzing
mechanisms
action
application
prospects
this
aims
provide
readers
comprehensive
in-depth
perspective
understand
value
modulation
references
future
research
applications.