Pharmaceutical Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
59(1), P. 1478 - 1487
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Context
Bupleuri
Radix,
the
dried
root
of
Bupleurum
chinense
DC
and
scorzonerifolium
Willd
(Apiaceae),
is
an
important
medicinal
herb
widely
used
to
treat
cancers
for
hundreds
years
in
Asian
countries.
As
most
antitumour
component
but
also
main
toxic
saikosaponin
D
(SSD)
has
attracted
extensive
attention.
However,
no
summary
studies
have
been
reported
on
effects,
toxicity
pharmacokinetics
this
potential
natural
anticancer
substance.Objective
To
analyse
summarise
existing
findings
regarding
SSD.Materials
methods
We
collected
relevant
information
published
before
April
2021
by
conducting
a
search
literature
available
various
online
databases
including
PubMed,
Science
Direct,
CNKI,
Wanfang
database
Chinese
Biological
Medicine
Database.
Bupleurum,
saikosaponin,
D,
tumour,
toxicity,
were
as
keywords.Results
The
effects
SSD
multi-targeted
can
be
realised
through
mechanisms,
inhibition
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis
angiogenesis,
well
induction
cell
apoptosis,
autophagy,
differentiation.
toxicological
mainly
included
hepatotoxicity,
neurotoxicity,
haemolysis
cardiotoxicity.
Pharmacokinetic
demonstrated
that
had
alter
some
drugs
its
influence
CYPs
P-gp,
oral
bioavailability
actual
pharmacodynamic
substances
vivo
are
still
controversial.Conclusions
potentially
effective
relatively
safe
substance,
more
research
needed,
especially
compound.
Journal of Bioenergetics and Biomembranes,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
52(5), P. 321 - 342
Published: July 26, 2020
Abstract
Cancer
cell
possesses
numerous
adaptations
to
resist
the
immune
system
response
and
chemotherapy.
One
of
most
significant
properties
neoplastic
cells
is
altered
lipid
metabolism,
consequently,
abnormal
membrane
composition.
Like
in
case
phosphatidylcholine,
these
changes
result
modulation
certain
enzymes
accumulation
energetic
material,
which
could
be
used
for
a
higher
proliferation
rate.
The
are
so
prominent,
that
some
lipids,
such
as
phosphatidylserines,
even
considered
cancer
biomarkers.
Additionally,
biophysical
membranes
lead
resistance
chemotherapy,
finally
disturbances
signalling
pathways.
Namely,
increased
levels
like
instance
phosphatidylserine,
attenuation
response.
Also,
saturation
prevent
from
demanding
conditions
microenvironment.
Particularly
interesting
significance
cholesterol
content
metastasis.
This
review
paper
discusses
roles
each
type
physiology.
combined
theoretical
data
with
clinical
studies
show
novel
therapeutic
options
concerning
oncology.
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
45(6), P. 799 - 812
Published: Nov. 23, 2021
Rates
of
obesity
and
diabetes
have
increased
significantly
over
the
past
decades
prevalence
is
expected
to
continue
rise
further
in
coming
years.
Many
observations
suggest
that
are
associated
with
an
risk
developing
several
types
cancers,
including
liver,
pancreatic,
endometrial,
colorectal,
post-menopausal
breast
cancer.
The
path
towards
affected
by
multiple
factors,
adipokines,
inflammatory
cytokines,
growth
hormones,
insulin
resistance,
hyperlipidemia.
metabolic
abnormalities
changes
levels
these
factors
potential
contribute
development
progression
cancer
through
regulation
distinct
signaling
pathways.
Here,
we
highlight
cellular
molecular
pathways
constitute
links
between
obesity,
diabetes,
mortality.
This
includes
a
description
existing
evidence
supporting
obesity-driven
morphological
functional
alternations
cells
adipocytes
complex
interactions
within
tumor
microenvironment.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Adiponectin,
the
most
abundant
adipokine
derived
from
adipose
tissue,
exhibits
a
potent
suppressive
effect
on
growth
of
breast
cancer
cells;
however,
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
for
this
are
not
completely
understood.
Fatty
acid
metabolic
reprogramming
has
recently
been
recognized
as
crucial
driver
progression.
Adiponectin
demonstrates
wide
range
activities
modulation
lipid
metabolism
under
physiological
conditions.
However,
biological
actions
adiponectin
in
cancer-specific
and
its
role
regulation
cell
remain
elusive.The
effects
fatty
were
evaluated
by
measuring
cellular
neutral
pool,
free
level,
oxidation
(FAO).
Colocalization
between
fluorescent-labeled
droplets
LC3/lysosomes
was
employed
to
detect
lipophagy
activation.
Cell
viability
apoptosis
examined
MTS
assay,
caspase-3/7
activity
measurement,
TUNEL
Annexin
V
binding
assay.
Gene
expression
determined
real
time-quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
western
blot
analysis.
The
transcriptional
SREBP-1
specific
dsDNA
modulatory
roles
SIRT-1
adiponectin-activated
mediators
confirmed
gene
silencing
and/or
using
their
pharmacological
inhibitors.
Observations
vitro
assays
further
validated
an
MDA-MB-231
orthotopic
tumor
model.Globular
(gAcrp)
prominently
decreased
pool
different
cells.
deficiency
promoted
causing
disruption
rafts
blocking
raft-associated
signal
transduction.
Mechanistically,
dysregulated
homeostasis
induced
two
concerted
actions:
1)
suppression
synthesis
(FAS)
through
downregulation
FAS-related
enzymes,
2)
stimulation
lipophagy-mediated
lipolysis
FAO.
Notably,
induction
critically
contributed
adiponectin-induced
alterations.
Finally,
remodeling
key
nude
mice
bearing
xenografts.This
study
elucidates
multifaceted
provides
evidence
connection
cancer.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 102678 - 102678
Published: March 15, 2023
Elevated
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO),
usually
present
in
the
tumour
microenvironment
(TME),
is
profoundly
implicated
antitumour
immunity
and
may
be
targeted
for
development
of
new
therapies.
However,
cells
also
rewire
their
metabolism
to
survive
elevated
LPO.
Here,
we
report
a
novel
nonantioxidant
mechanism
by
which
benefit
from
accumulated
cholesterol
restrain
LPO
ferroptosis,
nonapoptotic
form
cell
death
characterized
Modulating
metabolism,
especially
LDLR-mediated
uptake,
shifted
susceptibility
ferroptosis.
Elevation
cellular
content
specifically
restrained
triggered
GSH-GPX4
inhibition
or
oxidizing
factors
TME.
Furthermore,
depletion
TME
MβCD
efficiently
enhanced
efficacy
ferroptosis
mouse
xenograft
model.
Distinct
antioxidant
effect
its
metabolic
intermediates,
protective
role
was
ascribed
ability
decrease
membrane
fluidity
promote
raft
formation,
affects
diffusion
substrates.
A
correlation
between
rafts
found
tissues
renal
cancer
patients.
Together,
our
findings
have
identified
general
nonsacrificial
suppresses
LPO,
can
exploited
enhance
ferroptosis-based
strategies.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(13), P. 5246 - 5246
Published: July 6, 2023
Cellular
signaling
pathways
involved
in
the
maintenance
of
equilibrium
between
cell
proliferation
and
apoptosis
have
emerged
as
rational
targets
that
can
be
exploited
prevention
treatment
cancer.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
(EGCG)
is
most
abundant
phenolic
compound
found
green
tea.
It
has
been
shown
to
regulate
multiple
crucial
cellular
pathways,
including
those
mediated
by
EGFR,
JAK-STAT,
MAPKs,
NF-κB,
PI3K-AKT-mTOR,
others.
Deregulation
abovementioned
pathophysiology
demonstrated
EGCG
may
exert
anti-proliferative,
anti-inflammatory,
apoptosis-inducing
effects
or
induce
epigenetic
changes.
Furthermore,
preclinical
clinical
studies
suggest
used
numerous
disorders,
This
review
aims
summarize
existing
knowledge
regarding
biological
properties
EGCG,
especially
context
cancer
prophylaxis.
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 6 - 6
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Lipid
rafts
are
dynamic
microdomains
in
the
membrane,
rich
cholesterol
and
sphingolipids,
that
critical
for
biological
processes
like
cell
signalling,
membrane
trafficking,
protein
organization.
Their
essential
role
is
claimed
both
physiological
pathological
conditions,
including
cancer,
neurodegenerative
diseases,
viral
infections,
making
them
a
key
area
of
research.
Fluorescence-based
approaches,
super-resolution
fluorescence
microscopy
techniques,
enable
precise
analysis
organization,
dynamics,
interactions
these
microdomains,
thanks
also
to
innovative
design
appropriate
fluorescent
probes.
Moreover,
non-invasive
approaches
allow
study
live
cells,
facilitating
collection
quantitative
data
under
physiologically
relevant
conditions.
This
review
synthesizes
latest
insights
into
lipid
underscores
how
techniques
have
advanced
our
understanding
microdomains.
The
findings
emphasize
pivotal
health
disease,
providing
foundation
future
research
potential
therapeutic
interventions.