Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(3), P. 79 - 90
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
Günümüzde
tüm
dünyada
yaşanan
ölümlerde
payı
yüksek
olan
kanser,
bulaşıcı
olmayan
kronik
hastalıklardan
biridir.
Bunun
yanında
kanser
insidansı
ve
buna
bağlı
ölüm
oranı
her
geçen
gün
artmaktadır.
Kanser
hastalığından
ölen
insan
sayısı
2018
yılında
9.6
milyon
iken
tahminler
2030
bu
sayının
13.2
milyona
ulaşacağını
göstermektedir.
Kanser,
genetik
yatkınlık,
ırk,
cinsiyet
gibi
değiştirilemeyen
faktörlerin
yanı
sıra
sedanter
yaşam,
obezite,
sağlıksız
beslenme
değiştirilebilen
faktörlerden
kaynaklı
ortaya
çıkabilen
çok
faktörlü
bir
hastalıktır.
kansere
karşı
henüz
kesin
tedavi
bulunamaması
yönelik
uygulanan
yöntemlerinin
yan
etkilere
yol
açması
farklı
stratejilere
ihtiyacı
arttırmıştır.
Bu
derlemede
potansiyel
strateji
olarak
açlık
(F)
aralıklı
(IF)
incelenmiştir.
Yapılan
çalışmalarda;
açlığın,
sağlıklı
hücreleri
yavaş
büyümeye
sevk
ettiği,
antikanser
ilaçların
toksik
etkisine
koruduğu
hücrelerini
terapötiklere
daha
duyarlı
hale
getirdiğinden
bahsedilmektedir.
çalışmalar
açlığın
terapötik
etkileri
konusunda
umut
vericidir.
Fakat
çalışmalardan
elde
edilen
sonuçlar
oldukça
riskli
hassas
grup
hastalarında
klinik
uygulama
için
yeterli
olmadığını
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 8603 - 8620
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Chemotherapeutic
drugs
have
some
drawbacks
in
antineoplastic
therapy,
mainly
containing
seriously
toxic
side
effects
caused
by
injection
and
multi-drug
resistance
(MDR).
Co-delivery
with
two
or
more
via
nanomicelles
is
a
promising
strategy
to
solve
these
problems.
Oral
chemotherapy
increasingly
preferred
owing
its
potential
enhance
the
life
quality
of
patients.
Turkish Journal of Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Objectives
Saponins
are
secondary
metabolites
naturally
found
in
plants
with
diverse
pharmacological
properties
such
as
anticancer.
This
research
aimed
to
explore
the
anti-cancer
of
Polygalasaponin
XLIV
(PS-XLIV)
a
human
colorectal
carcinoma
cell
line
derived
from
Polygala
vulgaris
roots.
Methods
HCT166
cells
were
treated
different
PS-XLIV
concentrations
and
incubated
for
24
48
h.
We
used
immunocytochemistry
investigate
PS-XLIV’s
properties,
employing
antibodies
targeting
WNT3A,
WNT11,
STAT3,
β-catenin,
Ki-67.
The
IC50
value
was
80
μg/mL
HCT116
cells.
Immunoreactivities
significantly
decreased
PS-XLIV-treated
than
control
group
Results
After
treatment,
epithelial
morphology
protected;
however,
number
less
that
While
WNT3A
immunoreactivity
similar
both
groups,
WNT11
β-catenin
immunoreactivities
after
application.
In
addition,
exhibited
weaker
Ki-67
immunoreactivity,
STAT3
immunoreactivty
moderated
Conclusions
For
first
time,
anticancer
effects
isolated
P.
on
shown.
effect
may
involve
reducing
activation
pathways
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Mounting
evidence
supports
the
health
benefits
of
intermittent
fasting
(IF)
in
general.
This
study
evaluates
its
impact
on
patients
with
gynecological
or
breast
cancer
specifically.
A
thorough
search
for
studies
comparing
IF
either
nonintervention
diets
calorie
restriction
(CR)
and
published
prior
to
October
5,
2024
was
carried
out
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
Scopus,
Embase,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI),
Chinese
Biomedical
Literature
databases
(CBM).
Extracted
data
included
but
not
limited
body
mass
index
(BMI),
weight,
waist
circumference
(WC),
glucose,
insulin
levels,
chemotherapy-related
toxicity,
subjective
perceptions.
total
625
subjects
were
across
7
randomized
controlled
trials,
2
nonrandomized
trials.
Meta-analysis
revealed
that
significantly
reduced
weight
(Effect
Size
[ES]:
-0.611;
95%
Confidence
Interval
[CI]:
-0.886
-0.356;
p
<
0.001;
I²
=
0%),
blood
glucose
levels
(standardized
mean
difference
[SMD]:
-0.347
mmol/L;
CI:
-0.533
-0.140;
0.001),
concentrations
(SMD:
-0.395
mU/L;
-0.674
-0.116;
0.005).
Sensitivity
analysis
indicated
overall
effect
sizes
stable.
However,
it
remains
uncertain
whether
increases
adverse
effects
(relative
risk
[RR]:
1.038;
0.844
1.278;
0.723).
Furthermore,
three
fatigue
two
improved
quality
life.
systematic
review
meta-analysis
suggests
has
a
beneficial
reducing
patients.
may
also
reduce
improve
is
uncertain.
Further
high-quality
long-term
follow-ups
are
needed
confirm
these
findings.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2025
The
concept
of
fasting
as
a
potential
cancer
treatment
has
garnered
increasing
interest,
particularly
in
light
emerging
evidence
linking
dietary
interventions
to
progression
and
therapy
outcomes.
This
article
explores
whether
fasting,
either
intermittent
or
prolonged,
can
be
viable
standalone
for
if
its
therapeutic
lies
adjunctive
role.
Current
research
suggests
that
induces
metabolic
shift,
which
may
inhibit
cell
proliferation
by
depriving
them
essential
nutrients.
Additionally,
been
shown
enhance
the
body's
stress
resistance,
promote
autophagy,
possibly
make
cells
more
vulnerable
standard
treatments
such
chemotherapy
radiotherapy.
However,
application
sole
remains
controversial
lacks
substantial
clinical
validation.
While
animal
models
vitro
studies
indicate
promising
results,
translation
human
trials
is
complex,
with
various
types
responding
differently
interventions.
Moreover,
concerns
about
malnutrition,
loss
muscle
mass,
overall
health
patients
undergoing
without
supervision
must
addressed.
paper
critically
examines
myth
reality
surrounding
treatment,
reviewing
key
provide
comprehensive
understanding
efficacy
safety.
hold
promise
supportive
therapy,
combination
traditional
treatments,
there
currently
insufficient
support
use
primary
modality.
Further
needed
establish
parameters
might
beneficial,
specific
types,
patient
populations,
optimal
regimens.
Thus,
while
idea
breakthrough
compelling,
it
complementary
approach
rather
than
solution
oncology.
journal of nutritional oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
has
emerged
as
a
potential
adjunctive
strategy
in
cancer
prevention,
mitigation,
and
treatment.
This
narrative
review
synthesizes
existing
literature
to
explore
the
relationship
between
IF
across
3
dimensions:
We
examine
underlying
mechanisms
by
which
may
reduce
risk,
including
its
effects
on
insulin-like
growth
factor
1
suppression,
autophagy
induction,
chronic
inflammation
reduction.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
IF’s
enhance
efficacy
of
conventional
therapies
sensitizing
cells,
promoting
apoptosis,
reducing
treatment-related
side
effects.
While
promising,
evidence
is
still
limited,
further
research
required
elucidate
long-term
impact
optimal
implementation
care.
aims
provide
health
care
professionals
patients
with
comprehensive
understanding
benefits
risks
associated
complementary
approach
oncology
setting.