Anti-inflammatory,Bacteriostatic and Anticancer Effects of Madecassoside

Madecassoside is a natural active component extracted from Centella asiatica.In recent years,a large number of studies have reported that madecassoside has a variety of biological activities,such as anticancer,anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects,prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases,nerve damage,visceral damage and arthritis,and other pharmacological effects.In this paper,the pharmacological action and mechanism of madecassoside were reviewed to provide a theoretical basis for further research of madecassoside and drug development.

Anticancer effects of oligomeric proanthocyanidins on human colorectal cancer cell line, SNU-C4

AIM: Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), natural polyphenolic compounds found in plants, are known to have antioxidant and anti-cancer effects. We investigated whether the anti-cancer effects of the OPC are induced by apoptosis on human colorectal cancer cell line, SNU-C4.METHODS: Colorectal cancer cell line, SNU-C4 was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum. The cytotoxic effect of OPC was assessed by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenylt-etrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. To find out the apoptotic cell death, 4, 6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining,terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and caspase-3 enzyme assay were performed.RESULTS: In this study, cytotoxic effect of OPC on SNUC4 cells appeared in a dose-dependent manner. OPC treatment (100 μg/mL) revealed typical morphological apoptotic features. Additionally OPC treatment (100 μg/mL)increased level of BAX and CASPASE-3, and decreased level of BCL-2 mRNA expression. Caspase-3 enzyme activity was also significantly increased by treatment of OPC (100 μg/mL) compared with control.CONCLUSION: These data indicate that OPC caused cell death by apoptosis through caspase pathways on human colorectal cancer cell line, SNU-C4.

Research progress on anticancer effects and molecular mechanisms of osthole

Cancer is a serious threat to human life and a big problem in clinical treatment.Some natural active substances extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicine can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells,which is a new direction for finding more effective anticancer drugs.Osthole is a natural coumarin compound extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicines such as Cnidium monnieri,Angelica pubescens and Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn.It has significant inhibitory activity against a variety of cancers.This paper summarizes the anticancer effects and molecular mechanisms of osthole in the treatment of cancers in recent years in order to provide references for further research.

Anticancer Effects of HESA-A:An Herbal Marine Compound

HESA-A, a natural biological compound, is a mixture of herbal-marine substances that includes Penaeus latisculatus （king prawn）, Carum carvi and Apium graveolens with anticancer properties. Although the exact mechanism of action of HESA-A on tumor cells is not fully understood, it appears to have multiple pharmacological effects,

Evidence for Anticancer Effects of Chinese Medicine Monomers on Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers worldwide. Although clinical reports have indicated the anticancer effects of Chinese herbal medicine, the multiple underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms of action remain to be fully characterized. Chinese medicine(CM) monomers, which are the active components of CM, serve as the material basis of the functional mechanisms of CM. The aim of this review is to summarize the current experimental evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies for the effects of CM monomers on colorectal cancer prevention and treatment, providing some useful references for future research.

Antitumor effects of artesunate on human breast carcinoma MCF-7 cells and IGF-IR expression in nude mice xenografts

Purpose： The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-tumor effects and analyze the mechanism of artesunate （ART） action on breast cancer in vivo using tumor transplanted nude mice. Methods： The human breast tumor cell line MCF-7 was transplanted into nude mice, and the animals were treated with various doses of ART alone or in combination with cyclophosphamide （CTX） or normal saline （NS）. The tumor inhibitory effects were observed and compared, and the ultrastructural morphology of the transplanted tumor cells was observed by electron microscopy. The apoptosis rates and cell cycle status were detected by flow cytometry （FCM）. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins p53, Bcl-2, Bax and Caspase-3 were detected by immunohistochemistry and IGF-IR was detected by western blot. The expression correlation for these proteins was also analyzed. Results： The tumor inhibition rates in the low dose ART group, high dose ART group, CTX group and combined drug therapy group were （24.39±10.20）%, （40.24±7.02）%, （57.01±5.84）% and （68.29±5.1）%, respectively. The cell cycle was arrested in phase G0/Gt after treatment with ART. The expression of Bcl-2 was significantly reduced, and the expression levels of Bax and Caspase-3 were significantly increased in the ART group compared to the negative control saline group. There was no significant difference detected in p53 expression. The Bcl-2 level was negatively related to Bax and Caspase-3. The western blotting results showed IGF-IR downregulation. Conclusions： ART inhibits the growth of MCF-7 breast tumor cell xenografts in nude mice. The anti-tumor mechanism of ART for human breast carcinoma in nude mice might be correlated with the alteration of apoptosis related protein expression, which may further induce apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.

Investigation of optimum discharge characteristics and chemical activity of AC driven air plasma jet and its anticancer effect

In this study,we investigated the effects of the quartz tube diameter,air flow rate,and applied voltage on the characteristics of an air plasma jet to obtain the optimized discharge characteristics.The physicochemical properties and concentration of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species(RONS)in plasma-activated medium(PAM)were characterized to explore their chemical activity.Furthermore,we investigated the inactivation effect of air plasma jet on tumour cells and their corresponding inactivation mechanism.The results show that the tube diameter plays an important role in sustaining the voltage of the air plasma jet,and the gas flow rate affects the jet length and discharge intensity.Additionally,the air plasma jet discharge displays two modes,namely,ozone and nitrogen oxide modes at high and low gas flow rates,respectively.Increasing the voltage increases the concentration of reactive species and the length of discharge.By evaluating the viability of A549 cells under different parameters,the optimal treatment conditions were determined to be a quartz tube diameter of 4 mm,gas flow rate of 0.5 SLM,and voltage of 18 k V.Furthermore,an air plasma jet under the optimized conditions effectively enhanced the chemical activity in PAM and produced more aqueous RONS.The air plasma jet induced significant cytotoxicity in A549 cancer cells after plasma treatment.H_(2)O_(2) and NO_(2) are regarded as key factors in promoting cell inactivation.The present study demonstrates the potential use of tumour cell therapy by atmospheric air PAM,which aids a better understanding of plasma liquid chemistry.

DNADam ageEffectsofHydroxyapatiteUltrofinePowderonW-256 Sarcom a Cells and Lym phocytes in Rats

To explore the anticancer mechanism and DNA damages of hydroxyapatite ultrofine powder (HAUFP) on lymphocytes of rats, DNA damages in W 256 sarcoma cells and lymphocytes of rats were measured by single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE). The results showed that HAUFP damaged DNA of W 256 sarcoma cells obviously but only cause slight damage of DNA of lymphocytes in rats. It is suggested that HAUFP selectively damaged DNA of tumor cells with only mild damage of lymphocyte DNA. HAUFP has powerful anticancer effect and little genetic toxicity.

Studies on In Vitro Slow-Release Characteristics and Anticancer Effect of 5-Fluorouracil-Loaded Immuno-Nanoparticles

OBJECTIVE To investigate slow-release features of biodegradable anticancer 5-fluorouracil-loaded immunonanoparticles （5-FU INPs）, and to assess their tumor cell killing activity in vitro.METHODS The method of vibrating dialysis at a constant temperature, and first-order derivative ultraviolet spectrophotometry were used to determine the drug-releasing character of 5-FU INPs. The methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） colorimetric method was employed to assay the killing activity of 5-FU INPs on 5 tumor cell lines at different phases.RESULTS The 5-FU INPs had a favorable slow-release function, with a tl/2 release time of 10.4 days. The 5-FU INPs had a rather strong lethal effect on 5 tumor cell lines resulting in a positive correlativity between the killing activity and the action time and amount of the drug released.CON＇CLUSION The drug disposition is uniform from the 5-FU INPs, and there is no impact on efficacy of the 5-FU during preparation and degradation of the 5-FU INPs. The 5-FU INPs have a favorable function for drug release, and can maintain an effective killing activity over a long period of time.

Biological Activity and Molecular Mechanism of Bullatine G

Bullatine G has many biological effects such as anti-inflammatory,anti-anxiety,anti-tumor,anti-arrhythmia and anti-heart failure effect.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the further study and clinical application of bullatine G,this article reviews the biological activity of bullatine G in recent years.

SARS-CoV-2:structure,host,virus source and pathogenesis

Cancer is a serious threat to human life and a big problem in clinical treatment.Some natural active substances extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicine can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells,which is a new direction for finding more effective anticancer drugs.Osthole is a natural coumarin compound extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicines such as Cnidium monnieri,Angelica pubescens and Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn.It has significant inhibitory activity against a variety of cancers.This paper summarizes the anticancer effects and molecular mechanisms of osthole in the treatment of cancers in recent years in order to provide references for further research.

The EffectofLocally Im planted Com plexes of Adriam ycin-Hydroxyapatite Com plexes on Tum or —— Study of A NewAlternative Treatm entfor Hepatic Cancer

A new targeting anticancer system was prepared by using hydroxyapatite particles (2 mm in diameter) as carrier material and adriamycin as anticancer agent. The adsorption and release properties of the complexes were assayed by fluorometry in vivo and in vitro and the curative effect on W 256 sarcoma of rat was observed. The results showed that one particle of hydroxyapatite could adsorb approximately 0.08 mg adriamycin and they can maintain a steady and slow release of adriamycin from hydroxyapatite for one month. When hydroxyapatite adriamycin complexes were implanted into the liver of rat, liver adriamycin concentration at the implanted region was obviously higher than that achieved by injection of adriamycin solution. The locally implanted complexes obviously inhibited the growth of subcutaneous implanted tumor of rat, and increased the survival rate of rat with implanted liver tumor.

A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF THE ANTI-CANCER EFFECT OF TANSHINONE ON HEPATIC CANCER AND ITS MECHANISM OF ACTION IN MICE

Objective: There were some experimental researches in vitro, which showed that tanshinonoe (Tan) had cytotoxic activities against some cancer cell lines. But there was no report of anticancer activity of Tan in vivo. This experimental study was performed to confirm the anticancer activity of Tan in vivo. Methods: Hepatic carcinoma H22 bearing mice were treated with DMSO, 5Fu, and Tan, at the end of experiment, the mice were sacrificed, tumor tissues were separated and weighed, and the tumor inhibitory rate was calculated, 3 times of the same experiments were performed. The proliferating kinetics of hepatic carcinoma H22 cells in mice was measured by bromodeoxyuridine labeling in vivo and immunohistochemical staining of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in tumor tissues. Results: The tumor inhibitory rates of Tan were 50.0%, 38.5%, and 40.6% in 3 experiments, respectively, compared with those of the DMSOtreated control groups, the differences were significant statistically (P<0.01). The Brdu labeling and PCNA positive cells were 51.8±7.9 and 451.1±26.1, respectively, which were significantly lower than those of controls (84.4±24.3, 694.8±117.1) (P<0.01). Conclusion: Tan had anticancer effect on hepatic carcinoma in vivo; The mechanisms of action might be associated with inhibition of DNA synthesis, PCNA expression and DNA polymerase δ activity of tumor cells.

Accumulation of poly(adenosine diphosphate-ribose)by sustained supply of calcium inducing mitochondrial stress in pancreatic cancer cells

BACKGROUND The biochemical phenomenon defined as poly adenosine diphosphate(ADP)-ribosylation(PARylation)is essential for the progression of pancreatic cancer.However,the excessive accumulation of poly ADP-ribose(PAR)induces apoptosis-inducing factor(AIF)release from mitochondria and energy deprivation resulting in the caspase-independent death of cancer cells.AIM To investigate whether sustained calcium supply could induce an anticancer effect on pancreatic cancer by PAR accumulation.METHODS Two pancreatic cancer cell lines,AsPC-1 and CFPAC-1 were used for the study.Calcium influx and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(ROS)were observed by fluorescence staining.Changes in enzyme levels,as well as PAR accumulation and energy metabolism,were measured using assay kits.AIF-dependent cell death was investigated followed by confirming in vivo anticancer effects by sustained calcium administration.RESULTS Mitochondrial ROS levels were elevated with increasing calcium influx into pancreatic cancer cells.Then,excess PAR accumulation,decreased PAR glycohydrolase and ADP-ribosyl hydrolase 3 levels,and energy deprivation were observed.In vitro and in vivo antitumor effects were confirmed to accompany elevated AIF levels.CONCLUSION This study visualized the potential anticancer effects of excessive PAR accumulation by sustained calcium supply on pancreatic cancer,however elucidating a clear mode of action remains a challenge,and it should be accompanied by further studies to assess its potential for clinical application.

Serum Proteins Stabilized Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles and Its Effect on Bel-7402 Cells

Hydroxyapatite has a high affinity to biological macromolecules, especially to proteins. Bovine serum proteins were extracted to be used as stablizer to prepare calcium phosphate nanoparticles . 167.7 nm and 87.7 nm particles were respectively prepared by using bovine serum protein fractions at the concentration of 0. 5 mg/mL and 1.0 mg/mL. As the polysaccharide stabilized hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, the protein-stablized nanoparticles also inhibited the proliferation rate of Bel-7402 cells. It suggested that proteins could be applied to prepare calcium phosphate nanoparticles and it also has the anticaneer effect.

PLGA nanoparticle encapsulated paclitaxol for sustained release and its anticancer effect for HeLa cells in vitro

Poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer material for drug deliver system. The aim of this study is to synthesize drug-loaded

New arbutin derivatives from the leaves of Heliciopsis lobata with cytotoxicity

Heliciopsis lobata is a medicinal plant, which is exclusively used to treat tumor in Li folk region. Two new arbutin derivatives, 6'-((E)2-methoxy-5-hydroxycinnamoyl) arbutin(1) and 2'-((E)2, 5-dihydroxycinnamoyl) arbutin(2) along with five known compounds(3–7), were isolated from the leaves of Heliciopsis lobata. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic interpretations. They were evaluated for their potential anticancer activity. Compounds 6 and 7 exhibited cytotoxicity against MGC-803 cells with IC_(50) values being 44.1 and 11.3 μg·m L^(–1), respectively. Additionally, compounds 1, 2 and 5–7 exhibited a moderate inhibition of MGC-803 cells invasion; compound 2 at 20 μg·m L^(–1) inhibited the invasion of MGC-803 cells by 43.0%, compared with the controls..

A glutathione-triggered precision explosive system for improving tumor chemosensitivity

Stimuli-responsive delivery systems hold promise in cancer treatments.However,their application potential has been limited due to undesirable drug leaking during blood circulation and inefficient therapeutic efficacy in tumors,resulting in undesirable therapeutic outcomes.Herein,we have developed a novel redox-sensitive pegylated phospholipid,termed as DOPE-SS-PEG,which can form a glutathione(GSH)-triggered precision explosive system(GPS)for simultaneously improving circulation stability,tumor specificity,and chemosensitivity,leading to explosive anticancer effects.GPS is constructed of liposomal doxorubicin(DOX)functionalized with DOPE-SS-PEG and MnO_(2) nanoparticles,which can protect liposome structure in the presence of serum GSH(20μM),whereas converts to cationic liposome in response to intracellular GSH(10 mM),thereby enhancing circulation stability,tumor specificity,endosomal escape,and cytoplasmic delivery.Importantly,GPS can not only generate oxygen to relieve hypoxia and consequently enhance chemosensitivity,but quench GSH antioxidability to elevate the accruement of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),leading to an explosion of oxidative stress induced cell injury.Particularly,in vivo studies show that GPS selectively accumulates in tumor tissues,effectively inhibits tumor growth,exhibits minimal systemic adverse effects,and consequently prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing mice.Therefore,GPS is a unique stimuli-responsive treatment with programmed and on-demand drug delivery,as well as explosive therapeutic efficacy,and provides an intelligent anticancer treatment.

Bioactive constituents of animal-derived traditional Chinese medicinal materials for breast cancer:opportunities and challenges

Breast cancer is globally the most common invasive cancer in women and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.Surgery,radiotherapy,chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and endocrine therapy are currently the main treatments for this cancer type.However,some breast cancer patients are prone to drug resistance related to chemotherapy or immunotherapy,resulting in limited treatment efficacy.Consequently,traditional Chinese medicinal materials(TCMMs)as natural products have become an attractive source of novel drugs.In this review,we summarized the current knowledge on the active components of animal-derived TCMMs,including Ophiocordyceps sinensis-derived cordycepin,the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of O.sinensis,norcantharidin(NCTD),Chansu,bee venom,deer antlers,Ostrea gigas,and scorpion venom,with reference to marked anti-breast cancer effects due to regulating cell cycle arrest,proliferation,apoptosis,metastasis,and drug resistance.In future studies,the underlying mechanisms for the antitumor effects of these components need to be further investigated by utilizing multi-omics technologies.Furthermore,large-scale clinical trials are necessary to validate the efficacy of bioactive constituents alone or in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs for breast cancer treatment.