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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chakrabhavi Dhananjaya Mohan, Chulwon Kim, Kodappully Sivaraman Siveen, Kanjoormana Aryan Manu, Shobith Rangappa, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Kanchugarakoppal S. Rangappa, Alan Prem Kumar, Kwang Seok Ahn
Summary: Crocetin inhibits STAT3 activation in HCC cells and affects the expression of multiple genes associated with cancer, thereby suppressing cell proliferation and invasive capacity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Na Young Kim, Gautam Sethi, Jae-Young Um, Kwang Seok Ahn
Summary: EPBS can potentially function as an anti-cancer agent by inducing apoptosis and autophagy when targeting the SHP-1/STAT3 pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xue Hu, Fangzhou Jiao, Lan Zhang, Yingan Jiang
Summary: Liver cancer is a common malignancy with drug resistance being a major challenge in treatment. This study demonstrates that Dihydrotanshinone (DHTS) can inhibit the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma by suppressing the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a chemotherapeutic agent.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Oncology
Yabing Hu, Yongchu Huang, Xiaohang Xie, Longshan Li, Yong Zhang, Xiaochao Zhang
Summary: In this study, we found that high expression of ARF6 is associated with poor prognosis and promotes the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ARF6 was upregulated in HCC tissues and correlated with poor tumor differentiation, incomplete tumor encapsulation, advanced tumor TNM stage, and poor prognosis. ARF6 activated the STAT3 signaling pathway to enhance HCC cell proliferation and tumor growth. These findings suggest that ARF6 may serve as a potential prognostic and therapeutic target for HCC patients.
CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hyungjin Kim, Hyo-Jung Lee, Deok Yong Sim, Ji Eon Park, Chi-Hoon Ahn, Su-Yeon Park, Eungyeong Jang, Bonglee Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Summary: The study found that CB-PIC exerts an apoptotic effect by inhibiting the Warburg effect mediated by STAT3, thereby showing anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Oncology
Zhenjiang Pan, Jing Bao, Liujun Zhang, Shepeng Wei
Summary: Our study revealed that UBE2D3 is highly expressed in glioma, promoting cell proliferation, glycolysis, and STAT3 pathway activation. Additionally, UBE2D3 interacts with SHP-2, facilitating its ubiquitination and subsequent activation of the STAT3 pathway. These findings suggest that UBE2D3 could be a potential therapeutic target for glioma treatment.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Xiu-Qiao Zhou, Xiao-Mei Mao, Rui Fan, Si-Yang Li, Jin Shang, Tong Zhang, Rui-Han Li, Hui-Qi Li, Yang Hui, Wen-Hao Chen, Zhan-Xiang Wang, Dong-Yan Shen
Summary: TBB, a compound extracted from Wedelia trilobata flowers, exhibits significant anti-tumor effects on HCC cells, inhibiting cell growth, inducing apoptosis, arresting cell cycle, and regulating protein expression levels. It effectively suppresses tumor growth in xenograft models without causing overt toxicity to healthy tissues.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hye-Young Seo, So-Hee Lee, Ji-Ha Lee, Jae-Ho Lee, Byoung Kuk Jang, Mi Kyung Kim
Summary: The study found that kahweol induces apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inhibiting the phosphorylation of specific signaling pathways, suggesting it as a potential inhibitor of HCC cell growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yuan-Deng Luo, Xiao-Yu Liu, Lei Fang, Hong-Qiang Yu, Yu-Jun Zhang, Min Chen, Lei-Da Zhang, Chuan-Ming Xie
Summary: This study elucidated the mechanism of hepatocytic Kras/Erk-driven mTOR activation and its downstream targets, identified PEG3 as a new prognostic biomarker for HCC with Kras/Erk and mTOR hyperactivation, and provided a potential therapeutic strategy for this subset of HCC patients.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ye-Rin Park, Wona Jee, So-Mi Park, Seok Woo Kim, Hanbit Bae, Ji Hoon Jung, Hyungsuk Kim, Sangki Kim, Jong Sup Chung, Hyeung-Jin Jang
Summary: In this study, we investigated the potential anticancer effects of Viscum album, a parasitic plant that grows on Malus domestica (VaM) on breast cancer cells, and explored the underlying mechanisms. VaM significantly inhibited cell viability and proliferation and induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. VaM also regulated cell cycle progression and effectively inhibited activation of the STAT3 signaling pathway through SHP-1. Combining VaM with low-dose doxorubicin produced a synergistic effect, highlighting its potential as a promising therapeutic. In vivo, VaM administration inhibited tumor growth and modulated key molecular markers associated with breast cancer progression. Overall, our findings provide strong evidence for the therapeutic potential of VaM in breast cancer treatment and support further studies exploring clinical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Oncology
Xin Zhang, Hongwei Zhang, Zhibin Liao, Jiacheng Zhang, Huifang Liang, Weixing Wang, Jia Yu, Keshuai Dong
Summary: This study reveals that SHC4 activates STAT3 signaling to promote hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. SHC4 overexpression in HCC is associated with poor prognosis, increased migration and invasion. SHC4 enhances cell proliferation, colony formation, migration, and invasion, as well as cell cycle progression and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in HCC cells. Additionally, the activation of STAT3 signaling is observed in SHC4 overexpressed HCC cells and tissues. Moreover, intervention of STAT3 confirms its importance in the oncogenic role of SHC4 in HCC.
CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Oncology
Jiali Xu, Liren Zhang, Nana Li, Jingjing Dai, Ruizhi Zhang, Feifan Yao, Suiqing Zhou, Zifeng Wu, Huixuan Zhou, Ling Zhou, Qing Li, Xuehao Wang, Cunming Liu
Summary: Etomidate significantly inhibits the malignant progression of HCC cells through suppression of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mehrdad Hashemi, Eisa Sabouni, Parham Rahmanian, Maliheh Entezari, Mahsa Mojtabavi, Behnaz Raei, Mohammad Arad Zandieh, Mitra Behroozaghdam, Sepideh Mirzaei, Kiavash Hushmandi, Noushin Nabavi, Shokooh Salimimoghadam, Jun Ren, Mohsen Rashidi, Rasoul Raesi, Afshin Taheriazam, Athanasios Alexiou, Marios Papadakis, Shing Cheng Tan
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common form of liver cancer and poses a great challenge to human life. Targeting the molecular signaling pathways through STAT3 may provide new and effective therapies for HCC. This review discusses the expression and phosphorylation status of STAT3 in HCC, highlighting its role as an oncogenic factor that prevents apoptosis and promotes cancer progression.
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Tao Zhang, Suoyuan Li, Jingjie Li, Fei Yin, Yingqi Hua, Zhuoying Wang, Hongsheng Wang, Dongqing Zuo, Jing Xu, Zhengdong Cai
Summary: Pectolinarigenin inhibits STAT3 signaling, suppresses osteosarcoma growth and metastasis, and upregulates SHP-1 expression.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Chaoqun Wu, Guangwen Shu, Huiqi Huang, Kejian Pang, Xinzhou Yang, Guangzhong Yang
Summary: The chemical component methylgerambullin isolated from Glycosmis pentaphylla showed significant anti-hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) activity by inducing mitochondrial apoptosis, activating ERS signaling pathways, and inhibiting the Akt and STAT3 pathways to inhibit HCC cell proliferation.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Rupa Lavarti, G. K. Jhanani, Ruangwong On-uma, Kumchai Jutamas, Wongchai Anupong
Summary: This study found that the methanol leaf extract of Tarenna asiatica has the potential to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles, which show larvicidal and pupicidal activity against Aedes aegypti larvae. These findings are significant for the development of mosquito repellents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Deepika Joshi, V Saranya, G. K. Jhanani, Ruangwong On-uma, Kumchai Jutamas, Wongchai Anupong
Summary: The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using a methanolic extract of Naringi crenulata was described in this study. The synthesized nanoparticles were spherical in shape with an average diameter of 32.75 nm, and they exhibited antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria pathogens.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Yi-Chia, Manigandan Sekar, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Omaima Nasif, Beata Gavurova, G. K. Jhanani, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi
Summary: The study focused on the effects of chicken waste-based biodiesel blends and constant hydrogen injection on a modified diesel engine. The study also examined the effects of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on engine efficiency. Tests were conducted with different fuel blends and constant hydrogen injection. The findings showed that the addition of chicken waste biodiesel could be a sustainable substitute for fossil fuels while reducing pollutant emissions and improving engine performance with the inclusion of MWCNT.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Bingchao Zhao, Xiaoyong Song, Han Wang, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Tahani Awad Alahmadi, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Rajasree Shanmuganathan
Summary: This study examines the influence of biohydrogen gas on the emissions and performance of a diesel engine. The results show that adding biohydrogen gas can reduce the concentrations of CO, CO2, and NOx in the exhaust, while increasing the brake thermal efficiency and heat release rate of the engine. However, the brake specific fuel consumption is higher due to energy discrepancy.
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Energy & Fuels
Rajasree Shanmuganathan, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Saleh H. Salmen, G. K. Jhanani, Beata Gavurova, Manigandan Sekar, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, T. R. Praveenkumar
Summary: Extensive use of fossil fuels is the main cause of global warming. Biodiesel, as a promising alternative, can improve engine performance and reduce emissions when combined with nanoparticles and hydrogen. Among the blends tested, B20CH showed the lowest emissions.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Basappa Basappa, Lisha K. Poonacha, Zhang Xi, Divakar Vishwanath, Ji-Rui Yang, Omantheswara Nagaraja, Ananda Swamynayaka, Mahendra Madegowda, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Doddahosuru Mahadevappa Gurudatt, Vijay Pandey, Nanjundaswamy Shivananju, Kwang Seok Ahn, Gautam Sethi, Peter E. Lobie, Priya Babu Shubha
Summary: Small molecules are used to inhibit CDK enzymes in cancer treatment. Pyranopyrazoles were identified as CDK inhibitors synthesized by nano-zirconium dioxide via multicomponent reaction. The bioactive pyranopyrazoles target CDK1 in human breast cancer cells.
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Energy & Fuels
Yingji Wu, Yongnan Zhang, Changlei Xia, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Omaima Nasif, Beata Gavurova, Manigandan Sekar, A. Anderson, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: This study conducted tests on diesel engine to evaluate the suitability of ammonia as a substitute fuel for diesel and its impact on the primary properties of the engine. The results showed that adding ammonia reduced the brake thermal efficiency of the engine, but adding nanoparticles improved the thermal efficiency of biodiesel blends.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Milad Ashrafizadeh, Chakrabhavi D. Mohan, Shobith Rangappa, Ali Zarrabi, Kiavash Hushmandi, Alan Prem Kumar, Gautam Sethi, Kanchugarakoppal S. Rangappa
Summary: Gastrointestinal (GI) tumors are a major cause of death worldwide. STAT3 is an oncogenic transcription factor that promotes tumor progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. Recent research has shown that noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) play a major role in regulating the STAT3 pathway. This article discusses the role of STAT3 signaling in promoting GI tumors and comprehensively explores the oncogenic and tumor suppressor functions of ncRNAs that modulate STAT3 signaling in GI cancers.
MEDICINAL RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Hui Li Ang, Chakrabhavi Dhananjaya Mohan, Muthu K. Shanmugam, Hin Chong Leong, Pooyan Makvandi, Kanchugarakoppal S. Rangappa, Anupam Bishyaee, Alan Prem Kumar, Gautam Sethi
Summary: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a crucial process in which epithelial cells transform into mesenchymal cells, playing a significant role in tumor progression and resistance to therapy. Various factors, such as signaling pathways, transcriptional regulators, noncoding RNAs, and epigenetic alterations, are involved in the regulation of EMT. However, despite preclinical data, there is a lack of clinical translation in targeting EMT therapeutically. This review discusses the role of these factors in EMT regulation, the contribution of EMT to drug resistance, and potential therapeutic interventions using natural products and nano-formulations as EMT blockers.
MEDICINAL RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Milad Ashrafizadeh, Wei Zhang, Rongjun Zou, Gautam Sethi, Daniel J. Klionsky, Xianbin Zhang
Summary: Pancreatic cancer is a serious gastrointestinal tract disease with a low 5-year survival rate. Genomic profile alterations and dysregulated biological mechanisms commonly occur in pancreatic cancer. Autophagy plays a crucial role in promoting the growth and metastasis of pancreatic cancer cells, as well as controlling their metabolism and drug resistance.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Bhagyalakshmi Nair, Jayaprakash K. Adithya, Gopika Chandrababu, P. K. Lakshmi, Joel Joy Koshy, Sreedharan Vilasini Manoj, D. B. Ambiliraj, Balachandran S. Vinod, Gautam Sethi, Lekshmi R. Nath
Summary: Keap1-Nrf2 is a crucial signaling cascade for promoting or preventing carcinogenesis. Nutraceuticals, as dietary agents with health benefits, show great potential as chemoprevention agents for cancer. This review systematically analyzes the role of 12 different nutraceuticals in modulating the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling mechanism. Although there is considerable preclinical evidence, further high-quality research is needed to validate the potential role of these nutraceuticals in Keap1-Nrf2 modulation.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yi Qin, Shengjun Xiong, Jun Ren, Gautam Sethi
Summary: Autophagy plays an important regulatory role in glioblastoma, and its dysregulation can lead to drug resistance and radioresistance. It also affects stem cell characteristics, overall growth, and metastasis. Therefore, autophagy is a promising target for glioblastoma therapy.
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Food Science & Technology
Mangala Hegde, Aviral Kumar, Sosmitha Girisa, Babu Santha Aswani, Ravichandran Vishwa, Gautam Sethi, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara
Summary: Cancer is a complex disease with diverse characteristics and treatment responses. Overcoming the recurrence and resistance to therapy, as well as minimizing side effects, is crucial for improving the quality of life in cancer patients. This review explores the potential benefits of nanocurcumin, a nanotechnology-based formulation of the natural compound curcumin, in cancer treatment. Various types of curcumin nanoformulations are discussed, along with their anticancer activities and cellular mechanisms. The review also highlights the potential of nanocurcumin as a preventive or adjuvant therapy with conventional drugs.
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Oncology
Naveen Kumar, Gautam Sethi
Summary: Transformed cells acquire specific characteristics to become malignant. Telomerase, an enzyme complex, plays a significant role in maintaining telomere length. Its main component, TERT, interacts with various signaling molecules and promotes cancer hallmarks such as cell death resistance, sustained proliferation, angiogenesis activation, and metastasis. Understanding the role of telomerase in promoting cancer hallmarks is crucial for understanding the mechanism of cancer development and progression.