Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Introduction
Colorectal
cancer
is
a
leading
cause
of
related-death
worldwide,
and
resistance
to
5-fluorouracil
(5FU,
key
component
chemotherapy
regimens,
major
clinical
concern.
We
have
previously
elucidated
the
effects
Rhus
coriaria
ethanolic
extract
(RCE)
in
triple-negative
breast
cancer,
CRC,
pancreatic
cells.
Here,
we
explored
anticancer
RCE
parental
(HCT-116-WT)
5FU-resistant
HCT-116
(HCT-116-5FU-R)
CRC
Methods
MTT
assay
was
used
assess
cell
viability.
Muse
analyzer
viability,
cycle
distribution,
apoptosis.
Additionally,
colony
formation
growth
assays
western
blots
were
performed.
In
vivo
assessed
by
an
ovo
chick
embryo
tumor
assay.
Results
found
that
inhibited
viability
capacities
HCT-116-WT
HCT-116-5FU-R
The
antiproliferative
attributed
DNA
damage-mediated
impairment
at
S
phase,
induction
Beclin-1-independent
autophagy
both
lines.
Mechanistically,
inhibition
mTOR,
STAT3
p38
MAPK
pathways
implicated
latter.
induced
caspase-7-independent
apoptosis
However,
cells
resistant
through
upregulation
survivin,
downregulation
Bax.
Using
proteasome
inhibitors,
clarified
pathway
contributed
RCE-mediated
death
Lastly,
confirmed
xenografts
model.
Discussion
Collectively,
our
findings
highlight
source
phytochemicals
can
be
as
agents
for
CRC.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
18(2), С. e0281004 - e0281004
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2023
The
present
study
aimed
to
prepare
solid
lipid-based
nanoparticles
(SLNs)
using
Precirol
®
ATO
5
as
lipid
and
Poloxamer
188
Tween
80
surfactant
co-surfactant
respectively,
SLNs-derived
gel
for
sustained
delivery,
enhanced
in-vitro
cytotoxicity,
cellular
uptake
of
5-FU
permeation
across
the
skin.
5-FU-loaded
SLNs
were
prepared
by
hot
melt
encapsulation
method
converted
into
SLN-derived
a
gelling
agent
(Carbopol
940).
had
particle
size
in
range
76.82±1.48
327±4.46
nm,
zeta
potential
between
-11.3±2.11
-28.4±2.40
mV,
entrapment
efficiency
(%)
63.46±1.13
76.08±2.42.
FTIR
analysis
depicted
that
there
was
no
chemical
interaction
formulation
components.
Differential
scanning
calorimetric
showed
thermal
stability
powdered
X-ray
diffraction
revealed
successful
incorporation
nanoparticles.
release
biphasic
behavior
with
initial
burst
followed
over
48
hr.
greater
cytotoxic
effect
on
skin
melanoma
(B16F10
cells)
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(A-431
compared
free
drug
solution
after
Flow
cytometry
fluorescence
microscopy
displayed
quantitative
qualitative
SLNs.
acceptable
safety
biocompatible
profile
an
acute
toxicity
Wistar
rats.
Moreover,
ex-vivo
studies
2.13±0.076
folds
flux
SLN
derived
plain
gel,
retention
target
2.54±0.03
gel.
Bioengineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(8), С. 800 - 800
Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024
The
advent
of
pH-sensitive
liposomes
(pHLips)
has
opened
new
opportunities
for
the
improved
and
targeted
delivery
antitumor
drugs
as
well
gene
therapeutics.
Comprising
fusogenic
dioleylphosphatidylethanolamine
(DOPE)
cholesteryl
hemisuccinate
(CHEMS),
these
nanosystems
harness
acidification
in
tumor
microenvironment
endosomes
to
deliver
effectively.
pH-responsive
that
are
internalized
through
endocytosis
encounter
mildly
acidic
pH
thereafter
fuse
or
destabilize
endosomal
membrane,
leading
subsequent
cargo
release
into
cytoplasm.
extracellular
matrix
also
presents
a
slightly
environment
can
lead
enhanced
drug
targeting
capabilities
nano-delivery
system.
Recent
studies
have
shown
folic
acid
(FA)
iRGD-coated
nanocarriers,
including
liposomes,
preferentially
accumulate
breast
tumors
overexpress
folate
receptors
αvβ3
αvβ5
integrins.
This
study
focuses
on
development
characterization
5-Fluorouracil
(5-FU)-loaded
FA
iRGD
surface-modified
pHLips
(FA-iRGD-5-FU-pHLips).
novelty
this
research
lies
dual
mechanism
utilizing
peptides,
combined
with
properties
enhance
selective
uptake
by
cancer
cells
effective
environment.
prepared
were
small,
an
average
diameter
152
±
3.27
nm,
uniform,
unilamellar,
demonstrating
efficient
5-FU
encapsulation
(93.1
2.58%).
Despite
surface
functionalization,
maintained
their
sensitivity
neutral
zeta
potential,
which
conferred
stability
reduced
aggregation.
Effective
responsiveness
was
demonstrated
observation
at
5.5
compared
physiological
7.4.
(84.47%
versus
46.41%
7.4,
respectively,
72
h).
formulations
exhibited
six
months
stable
when
subjected
simulated
biological
settings.
Blood
compatibility
cytotoxicity
MDA-MB-231
SK-BR3
cell
lines
revealed
liposomal
formulation
modified
free
minimal
hemolysis.
Collectively,
findings
support
potential
surface-camouflaged,
promising
strategy
treatment.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2022
Multidrug
resistance
is
one
of
the
major
obstacles
in
treatment
cancers.
This
undesirable
feature
increases
mortality
rate
cancers,
including
breast
cancer.
Circular
RNA
(CircRNA)/microRNA
(miRNA)/messenger
(mRNA)
important
axes
with
roles
promotion
and
heterogeneous
pathway
includes
mRNA
oncogenes
tumor
suppressors,
which
are
controlled
by
miRNAs
CircRNAs.
Unfortunately,
this
network
could
be
easily
deregulated,
resulting
drug
development.
Therefore,
understanding
these
dysregulations
may
thus
help
to
identify
effective
therapeutic
targets.
On
basis,
we
try
review
latest
findings
field,
us
better
comprehend
significant
axis
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(11), С. 2972 - 2972
Опубликована: Май 30, 2023
Quality
pharmacological
treatment
can
improve
survival
in
many
types
of
cancer.
Drug
repurposing
offers
advantages
comparison
with
traditional
drug
development
procedures,
reducing
time
and
risk.
This
systematic
review
identified
the
most
recent
randomized
controlled
clinical
trials
that
focus
on
oncology.
We
found
only
a
few
were
placebo-controlled
or
standard-of-care-alone-controlled.
Metformin
has
been
studied
for
potential
use
various
cancer,
including
prostate,
lung,
pancreatic
Other
studies
assessed
possible
antiparasitic
agent
mebendazole
colorectal
cancer
propranolol
multiple
myeloma
or,
when
combined
etodolac,
breast
able
to
identify
study
known
antineoplastics
other
non-oncological
conditions,
such
as
imatinib
severe
coronavirus
disease
2019
protocol
aiming
assess
leuprolide
Alzheimer’s
disease.
Major
limitations
these
small
sample
size,
high
heterogeneity
participants
regarding
stage
neoplastic
disease,
lack
accounting
multimorbidity
baseline
characteristics.
possibilities
oncology
must
be
carefully
examined
well-designed
trials,
considering
factors
could
influence
prognosis.