An overview of potential of natural compounds to regulate epigenetic modifications in colorectal cancer: a recent update
Epigenetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: April 16, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
remains
an
alarming
global
health
concern
despite
advancements
in
treatment
modalities
over
recent
decades.
Among
the
various
factors
contributing
to
CRC,
this
review
emphasizes
critical
role
of
epigenetic
mechanisms
its
pathogenesis
and
progression.
This
also
describes
potential
natural
compounds
altering
landscape,
focused
mainly
on
DNA
methylation,
histone
modification,
non-coding
RNAs.
Publications
from
previous
five
years
were
searched
retrieved
using
well-known
search
engines
databases
like
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
ScienceDirect.
Keywords
CRC/colorectal
cancer,
CAC/Colitis
associated
inflammasomes,
modulation,
genistein,
curcumin,
quercetin,
resveratrol,
anthocyanins,
sulforaphane,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate
used
combinations
during
search.
These
predominantly
affect
pathways
such
as
Wnt/β-catenin,
NF-κB,
PI3K/AKT
suppress
CRC
cell
proliferation
oxidative
stress
enhance
anti-inflammation
apoptosis.
However,
their
clinical
use
is
restricted
due
low
bioavailability.
multiple
methods
exist
overcome
challenges
this,
including
but
not
limited
structural
modifications,
nanoparticle
encapsulations,
bio-enhancers,
novel
advanced
delivery
systems.
improve
supportive
therapies
that
target
progression
epigenetically
with
fewer
side
effects.
Current
research
focuses
enhancing
targeting
control
while
minimizing
effects,
emphasizing
improved
specificity,
bioavailability,
efficacy
standalone
or
synergistic
therapies.
Language: Английский
Interconnection of CD133 Stem Cell Marker with Autophagy and Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(20), P. 11201 - 11201
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
CD133
protein
expression
is
observable
in
differentiated
cells,
stem
and
progenitor
cells
within
normal
tissues,
as
well
tumor
including
colorectal
cancer
cells.
The
the
predominant
cell
surface
marker
utilized
to
detect
exhibiting
cell-like
characteristics.
alters
common
abnormal
processes
cancer,
such
phosphoinositide
3-kinase
(PI3K)/protein
kinase
B
(AKT)
Wnt/β-catenin
pathways.
Autophagy
a
cellular
self-digestion
mechanism
that
preserves
intracellular
milieu
plays
dual
regulatory
role
cancer.
In
apoptosis
critical
death
can
impede
progression.
modulate
autophagy
via
several
signaling
pathways;
hence,
it
involved
regulation
of
these
intricate
processes.
This
be
an
explanation
for
why
associated
with
enhanced
self-renewal,
migration,
invasion,
survival
under
stress
conditions
purpose
this
review
article
explain
complex
relationship
between
protein,
apoptosis,
autophagy.
We
also
want
highlight
possible
ways
CD133-mediated
may
affect
Targeting
aforementioned
mechanisms
have
significant
therapeutic
eliminating
CD133-positive
cell-phenotype
which
responsible
recurrence.
Language: Английский