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5444- AG,    A Systematic Review of Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics on Astragali Radix: Implications for Astragali Radix as a Personalized Medicine
- Review, Var, NA
*Imm↑, AR possesses various biological functions, including potent immunomodulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammation and antitumor activities.
*antiOx↑,
*Inflam↓,
AntiTum↑,
eff↑, characteristics of increasing curative effect and reducing the toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs [11 , 118].
chemoP↑,
Dose↝, main bioactive compounds responsible for the anti-cancer effects of AR mainly include formononetin, AS-IV and APS. S
TumCMig↓, AS-IV could inhibit the migration and proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC
TumCP↓,
Akt↓, h via inhibition of the Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling axis.
GSK‐3β↓,
MMP2↓, downregulating the expression of matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2 and -9
MMP9↓,
EMT↓, AS-IV could inhibit TGF-B1 induced EMT through inhibition of PI3K/AKT/NF-KB
PI3K↓,
Akt↓,
NF-kB↓,
Inflam↓,
TGF-β1↓,
TNF-α↓,
IL6↓,
Fas↓, reduced FAS/FasL
FasL↓,
NOTCH1↓, decressing notch1
JNK↓, inactivating JNK pathway [145]
TumCG↓, The results showed that the AR water extract could inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer in vivo without apparent toxicity and side effect, which suggests that AR is a potential therapeutic drug for colorectal cancer

5428- AG,    Meta-Analysis of Astragalus-Containing Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined With Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: Efficacy and Safety to Tumor Response
- Review, CRC, NA
ChemoSen↑, This meta-analysis indicated that the combination of Astragalus-based Chinese medicines and chemotherapy may increase the efficiency of tumor response rate (TRR) for the treatment of CRC patients
chemoP↑, Astragalus-based product with chemotherapy group was found to have lower nausea and vomiting. Astragalus-based product with chemotherapy treatment suffered with a lower diarrhea
QoL↑, The results of this meta-analysis of 1,409 patients showed that Astragalus-based product combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of CRC may increase the efficiency of TRR, improve their life quality, and reduce some side effects
RenoP∅, Hepatic dysfunction (RR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.53–1.09; p = 0.13) and renal dysfunction (RR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.51–1.76; p = 0.87) were similar between two groups.
hepatoP∅, Astragalus-based product with chemotherapy had no improvement in the hepatic and renal dysfunction when compared with treatment of chemotherapy alone.

5429- AG,    Astragalus polysaccharides improve adjuvant chemotherapy-induced fatigue for patients with early breast cancer
- Human, BC, NA
chemoP↑, Our study concluded PG2 combined with adjuvant chemotherapy can reduce CIF, insomnia, the negative effect on future perspectives, and improve global health status, especially for premenopausal patients with breast cancer.
other↝, n this study, the primary endpoint, encompassing changes in FGS and fatigue intensity, was similar in both treatment groups.

5434- AG,    Recent Advances in the Mechanisms and Applications of Astragalus Polysaccharides in Liver Cancer Treatment: An Overview
- Review, Liver, NA
AntiCan↑, Preclinical studies indicate that APS exerts significant anti-liver cancer effects through multiple biological actions, including the promotion of apoptosis, inhibition of proliferation, suppression of epithelial–mesenchymal transition, regulation of
Apoptosis↑,
TumCP↓,
EMT↓,
Imm↑, improving host immune response
ChemoSen↑, APS exhibits synergistic effects when combined with conventional chemotherapeutics and interventional treatments such as transarterial chemoembolisation, improving efficacy and reducing toxicity.
BioAv↓, limitations such as low bioavailability and a lack of large-scale clinical trials remain challenges for clinical translation.
TumCG↓, APS significantly inhibited tumour growth in H22-bearing mice with a dose-dependent effect (100, 200, 400 mg/kg), with the 400 mg/kg group achieving a tumour inhibition rate of 59.01%
IL2↑, APS enhance the thymus and spleen indices and elevates the key cytokines, including IL-2, IL-12, and TNF-α.
IL12↑,
TNF-α↑,
P-gp↓, APS reversed chemoresistance by downregulating P-glycoprotein and MDR1 mRNA expression
MDR1↓,
QoL↑, These effects contributed to improved treatment tolerance and enhanced quality of life [39].
Casp↑, APS can activate both the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways, leading to caspase activation and DNA fragmentation
DNAdam↑,
Bcl-2↓, Mechanistically, APS downregulate antiapoptotic proteins such as Bcl-2 while upregulating proapoptotic proteins such as Bax and cleaved caspase-3.
BAX↑,
MMP↓, APS have been shown to disrupt the mitochondrial membrane potential and promote the release of cytochrome c, thereby enhancing apoptotic cascades in hepatocellular carcinoma models.
Cyt‑c↑,
NOTCH1↓, APS (0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/mL) were shown to reduce both mRNA and protein levels of Notch1 in a concentration-dependent manner.
GSK‐3β↓, APS significantly inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 cells by downregulating the expression of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), with 200 μg/mL being the most effective concentration.
TumCCA↑, APS exerted these effects by inducing cell cycle arrest at the G2/M and S phases, thereby impeding tumour cell proliferation [35].
GSH↓, HepG2 cells. APS also reduced intracellular glutathione (GSH) levels, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation levels, and elevated intracellular iron ion concentrations—all in a dose-dependent manner.
ROS↑,
lipid-P↑,
c-Iron↑,
GPx4↓, APS treatment led to the downregulation of GPX4 and upregulation of ACSL4, indicating that APS promotes ferroptosis in liver cancer cells.
ACSL4↑,
Ferroptosis↑,
Wnt↓, inhibit the expression of key proteins involved in the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway
β-catenin/ZEB1↓,
cycD1/CCND1↓, by downregulating the key oncogenic targets, including β-catenin, C-myc, and cyclin D1, which subsequently reduces Bcl-2 expression and activates the apoptotic cascade in HepG2 liver cancer cells.
Akt↓, It also inhibited the Akt/p-Akt signalling pathway.
PI3K↓, APS inhibit the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathway, which is a central negative regulator of autophagy.
mTOR↓,
CXCR4↓, PS upregulated the epithelial marker E-cadherin while downregulating the mesenchymal marker vimentin and the chemokine receptor CXCR4 at both mRNA and protein levels, suggesting that APS suppress liver cancer cell growth and metastasis by inhibiting
Vim↓,
PD-L1↓, APS interfere with immune checkpoint signalling by downregulating Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression on tumour cells.
eff↑, The preparation of polysaccharide–SeNP composites typically involves using sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) as the precursor and ascorbic acid (Vc) as the reducing agent, with synthesis carried out via a chemical reduction method in a polysaccharide solutio
eff↑, Mechanistic investigations revealed that AASP–SeNPs elevated intracellular ROS levels and reduced the mitochondrial membrane potential (∆Ψm).
ChemoSen↑, APS enhance doxorubicin-induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by reducing O-GlcNAcylation levels, thereby promoting apoptosis of liver cancer cells.
ChemoSen↑, APS inhibited BEL-7404 human liver cancer cell growth in a concentration-dependent manner and showed stronger cytotoxicity when combined with cisplatin.
chemoP↑, APS protects against chemotherapy-induced liver injury, particularly that caused by CTX, through antiapoptotic mechanisms

4413- AgNPs,  Anzaroot,    Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from plant Astragalus fasciculifolius Bioss and evaluating cytotoxic effects on MCF7 human breast cancer cells
- in-vitro, BC, MCF-7
chemoP↑, These compounds have been shown to effectively treat heart diseases and inhibit cancer cell growth while also alleviating chemotherapy side effects.
TumCG↓,
eff↑, anzroot plant can be effectively used as a reducing agent for AgNPs synthesis, and AgNPs have the potential to be used effectively in cancer therapy methods and to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
CellMemb↑, As the AgNPs concentration increased, the permeability of the membrane increased
selectivity↑, Cancer cells exhibit higher permeability and retention, allowing for preferential interaction with SNPs due to their nanoscale size
ROS↑, AgNPs respond to intracellular signaling through ROS activation, and p53-mediated apoptosis is notably effective when using AgNPs
P53↑,

5356- AL,    Therapeutic role of allicin in gastrointestinal cancers: mechanisms and safety aspects
- Review, GC, NA
Apoptosis↑, induction of apoptosis, inhibition of proliferation, and disruption of cancer cell signaling pathways, including the MAPK, PI3K/AKT, and NF-κB pathways.
TumCP↓,
MAPK↓,
PI3K↓,
Akt↓,
NF-kB↓,
AntiCan↑, Allicin and its other derivatives, such as diallyl disulfide (DADS) and ajoene, have been found to have strong anticancer potential both in vitro and in vivo.
ChemoSen↑, effectiveness of allicin in augmenting conventional chemotherapy and retarding tumor growth proves that allicin is one of the most efficient complementary therapies.
TumCCA↑, In liver cancer, allicin has been shown to mediate cell cycle arrest and apoptosis
Apoptosis↑,
BioAv↑, Allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate) is a compound that is generated when a garlic clove is crushed
selectivity↑, Furthermore, it has no influence on the growth of healthy intestinal cells when it causes stomach cancer cells to undergo apoptosis
TGF-β↓, Allicin can reduce the production of TGF-β2 and its receptor after directly entering gastric cancer cells.
ROS↑, It induces oxidative stress by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to DNA damage and activation of key apoptotic mediators such as phospho-p53 and p21 [81].
DNAdam↑,
p‑P53↑,
P21↑,
cycD1/CCND1↓, Additionally, cyclin D1, cyclin E, and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) can all be inhibited by allicin.
cycE/CCNE↓,
CDK4↓, suppressing the CDK-4/6/cyclin D complex
CDK6↓,
MMP↓, By lowering the outer mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), allicin raises levels of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), the proapoptotic protein Bax, while decreasing the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2, which leads to apoptosis.
NF-kB↑,
BAX↑,
Bcl-2↓,
ER Stress↑, cellular effects of allicin, including its role in inducing ER stress
Casp↑, enhancing caspase activation and apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF)-mediated cell death.
AIF↑,
Fas↑, increasing Fas receptor expression and its binding to Fas ligand (FasL), leading to apoptosis through caspase-8 and cytochrome c activation.
Casp8↑,
Cyt‑c↑,
cl‑PARP↑, leading to poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage and DNA fragmentation.
Ca+2↑, allicin elevates intracellular free Ca2⁺ levels, causing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, which plays a critical role in apoptosis induction
*NRF2↑, by activating the Nrf2 pathway via KLF9, allicin protects against arsenic trioxide-induced liver damage,
*chemoP↑, Additionally, allicin has shown promise in reducing hepatotoxicity caused by tamoxifen (TAM), a commonly used treatment for hormone-dependent breast cancer
*GutMicro↑, Shi et al. [85] found that allicin can ameliorate high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice by altering their gut microbiome.
CycB/CCNB1↑, DATS impaired cell survival in the G2 phase by significantly upregulating cyclins A2 and B1.
H2S↑, DATS can also react with the cellular thiol glutathione to create H2S gas, which can control several other cellular functions [79].
HIF-1↓, allicin treatment (40 µg/ml) for NSCLC lowers the expression of HIF-1 and HIF-2 in hypoxic cells [73]
RadioS↑, Allicin has been shown to increase the sensitivity of X-ray radiation therapy in colorectal cancer, presumably by suppressing the levels of NF-κB, IKKβ mRNA, p-NF-κB, and p-IKKβ protein expression in vitro and in vivo

2646- AL,    Anti-Cancer Potential of Homemade Fresh Garlic Extract Is Related to Increased Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
- in-vitro, Pca, DU145 - in-vitro, Melanoma, RPMI-8226
AntiCan↑, simple homemade ethanol-based garlic extract (GE). We show that GE inhibits growth of several different cancer cells in vitro
eff↓, These activities were lost during freeze or vacuum drying, suggesting that the main anti-cancer compounds in GE are volatile.
ChemoSen↑, We found that GE enhanced the activities of chemotherapeutics
ER Stress↑, Our data indicate that the reduced proliferation of the cancer cells treated by GE is at least partly mediated by increased endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress.
tumCV↓, homemade GE was found to reduce the viability of the two multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines, RPMI-8226 and JJN3, as well as the prostate cancer cell line DU145 in a dose-dependent manner,
DNAdam↑, GE alone slightly increased the percentage of tail DNA (% Tail) (representing cumulative levels of abasic sites, as well as single- and double-strand DNA breaks) measured at day one, compared to untreated cells
GSH∅, We could not detect any changes in cellular GSH levels after treatments with GE
HSP70/HSPA5↓, ; however, in support of increased ER stress after GE treatment, we detected an increased pulldown of HSPA5 (BIP), a member of the Hsp70 family
UPR↑, s leading to the accumulation of unfolded proteins in the ER (also known as GRP78)
β-catenin/ZEB1↓, we also found a reduction in the β-catenin leve
ROS↑, In further support for increased ER stress induced by GE, which will lead to elevated ROS-levels and oxidative stress
HO-2↑, we found a significant increase in proteins activated by and important for regulating cellular ROS levels, e.g., OXR1, Txnl1, Hmox2, and Sirt1
SIRT1↑,
GlucoseCon∅, glucose consumption, as well as lactate secretion, were not changed.
lactateProd∅,
chemoP↑, Garlic is reported to reduce cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative stress

2658- AL,    The Toxic Effect Ways of Allicin on Different Cell Lines
- Review, Var, NA
*antiOx↑, The significant functional act of garlic is its anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antifibrinolytic, immune enhancing, antiplatelet collected effect and its possible act in prohibiting cardiovascular illnesses
*AntiAg↑,
*cardioP↑,
Ca+2↑, Sultan et al.[34] stated that allicin is cytotoxic to monocytic leukemia cells (THP-1 cells) and stimulates calcium-linked hemolysis and eryptosis in human red blood cells. Allicin advances calcium grades in cells, reasons to oxidative stress and al
ROS↑, Allicin advances calcium grades in cells, reasons to oxidative stress and also induces CK1a, caspase, p38, mitogen-activated protein kinase
Casp↑,
p38↑,
MAPK↑,
hepatoP↑, Wu et al.[42] clarified that allicin applies hepaprotective action counter to hepatic toxicity of cells
chemoP↑, Throughout with other garlic preparations, aged garlic extract (AGE) has been indicated to have hepatoprotective, immune, improving, anticancer, and chemoprotective actions.

2660- AL,    Allicin: A review of its important pharmacological activities
- Review, AD, NA - Review, Var, NA - Review, Park, NA - Review, Stroke, NA
*Inflam↓, It showed neuroprotective effects, exhibited anti-inflammatory properties, demonstrated anticancer activity, acted as an antioxidant, provided cardioprotection, exerted antidiabetic effects, and offered hepatoprotection.
AntiCan↑,
*antiOx↑,
*cardioP↑, This vasodilatory effect helps protect against cardiovascular diseases by reducing the risk of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
*hepatoP↑,
*BBB↑, This allows allicin to easily traverse phospholipid bilayers and the blood-brain barrier
*Half-Life↝, biological half-life of allicin is estimated to be approximately one year at 4°C. However, it should be noted that its half-life may differ when it is dissolved in different solvents, such as vegetable oil
*H2S↑, allicin undergoes metabolism in the body, leading to the release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
*BP↓, H2S acts as a vasodilator, meaning it relaxes and widens blood vessels, promoting blood flow and reducing blood pressure.
*neuroP↑, It acts as a neuromodulator, regulating synaptic transmission and neuronal excitability.
*cognitive↑, Studies have suggested that H2S may enhance cognitive function and protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by promoting neuronal survival and reducing oxidative stress.
*neuroP↑, various research studies suggest that the neuroprotective mechanisms of allicin can be attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
*ROS↓,
*GutMicro↑, may contribute to the overall health of the gut microbiota.
*LDH↓, Liu et al. found that allicin treatment led to a significant decrease in the release of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),
*ROS↓, allicin's capacity to lower the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), decrease lipid peroxidation, and maintain the activities of antioxidant enzymes
*lipid-P↓,
*antiOx↑,
*other↑, allicin was found to enhance the expression of sphingosine kinases 2 (Sphk2), which is considered a neuroprotective mechanism in ischemic stroke
*PI3K↓, allicin downregulated the PI3K/Akt/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, inhibiting the overproduction of NO, iNOS, prostaglandin E2, cyclooxygenase-2, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha induced by interleukin-1 (IL-1)
*Akt↓,
*NF-kB↓,
*NO↓,
*iNOS↓,
*PGE2↓,
*COX2↓,
*IL6↓,
*TNF-α↓, Allicin has been found to regulate the immune system and reduce the levels of TNF-α and IL-8.
*MPO↓, Furthermore, allicin significantly decreased tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, indicating its neuroprotective effect against brain ischemia via an anti-inflammatory pathway
*eff↑, Allicin, in combination with melatonin, demonstrated a marked reduction in the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf-2), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap-1), and NF-κB genes in rats with brain damage induced by acryl
*NRF2↑, Allicin treatment decreased oxidative stress by upregulating Nrf2 protein and downregulating Keap-1 expression.
*Keap1↓,
*TBARS↓, It significantly reduced myeloperoxidase (MPO) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels,
*creat↓, and decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, LDH, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels.
*LDH↓,
*AST↓,
*ALAT↓,
*MDA↓,
*SOD↑, Allicin also increased the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) as well as the levels of glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione (GSH) in the liver, kidneys, and brain
*GSH↑,
*GSTs↑,
*memory↑, Allicin has demonstrated its ability to improve learning and memory deficits caused by lead acetate injury by promoting hippocampal astrocyte differentiation.
chemoP↑, Allicin safeguards mitochondria from damage, prevents the release of cytochrome c, and decreases the expression of pro-apoptotic factors (Bax, cleaved caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3, and p53) typically activated by cisplatin
IL8↓, Allicin has been found to regulate the immune system and reduce the levels of TNF-α and IL-8.
Cyt‑c↑, In addition, allicin was reported to induce cytochrome c, increase expression of caspase 3 [86], caspase 8, 9 [82,87], caspase 12 [80] along with enhanced p38 protein expression levels [81], Fas expression levels [82].
Casp3↑,
Casp8↑,
Casp9↑,
Casp12↑,
p38↑,
Fas↑,
P53↑, Also, significantly increased p53, p21, and CHK1 expression levels decreased cyclin B after allicin treatment.
P21↑,
CHK1↓,
CycB/CCNB1↓,
GSH↓, Depletion of GSH and alterations in intracellular redox status have been found to trigger activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway was the antiproliferative function of allicin
ROS↑, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells were sensitised by allicin to the mitochondrial ROS-mediated apoptosis induced by 5-fluorouracil
TumCCA↑, According to research findings, allicin has been shown to decrease the percentage of cells in the G0/G1 and S phases [87], while causing cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase
Hif1a↓, Allicin treatment was found to effectively reduce HIF-1α protein levels, leading to decreased expression of Bcl-2 and VEGF, and suppressing the colony formation capacity and cell migration rate of cancer cells
Bcl-2↓,
VEGF↓,
TumCMig↓,
STAT3↓, antitumor properties of allicin have been attributed to various mechanisms, including promotion of apoptosis, inhibition of STAT3 signaling
VEGFR2↓, suppression of VEGFR2 and FAK phosphorylation
p‑FAK↓,

2667- AL,    Allicin in Digestive System Cancer: From Biological Effects to Clinical Treatment
- Review, GC, NA
AntiCan↑, Allicin not only protects against tumors but also alleviates the adverse effects of anticancer treatment and enhances the chemotherapeutic response under certain conditions.
ChemoSen↑,
angioG↓, DATS works against tumors by blocking the cell cycle, inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, and inhibiting angiogenesis
chemoP↑,
*GutMicro↑, In addition to against bacteria, allicin has also been shown to modulate the composition of gut microbiota (GM) and increase the diversity of beneficial bacteria in animal models
*antiOx↑, allicin was confirmed to have strong antioxidant properties
other↝, Allicin is a reactive sulfur species (RSS) and a potent thiol-trapping reagent, rapidly reacting with glutathione (GSH) to yield S-allylmercaptoglutathione (GSSA)
GSH↓, Thus, allicin depletes the intracellular GSH pool and reacts with cysteine thiols available in proteins through S-thioallylation
Thiols↓, This reaction is the key to the biological activity of allicin, and the reversible oxidation and reduction of protein-thiols is the core of many processes in cells
*ROS↓, In a hypertrophic heart mouse model, the clearance of intracellular ROS by allicin was measured, and has been shown to reduce the production of ROS and block ROS-dependent ERK1/2, JNK1/2, AKT, NF-κB and Smad signaling, which leads to the inhibition o
*hepatoP↑, Moreover, allicin has been proven to play a hepatoprotective role against acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver injury by reducing oxidative stress
*Inflam↓, OSCs in garlic has been shown to inhibit the tumor-mediated pro-inflammatory activity by modulating the cytokine pattern in a way that leads to an overall inhibition of NF-κB
*NF-kB↓,

3456- ALA,    Renal-Protective Roles of Lipoic Acid in Kidney Disease
- Review, NA, NA
*RenoP↑, We focus on various animal models of kidney injury by which the underlying renoprotective mechanisms of ALA have been unraveled
*ROS↓, ALA’s renal protective actions that include decreasing oxidative damage, increasing antioxidant capacities, counteracting inflammation, mitigating renal fibrosis, and attenuating nephron cell death.
*antiOx↑,
*Inflam↓,
*Sepsis↓, figure 1
*IronCh↑, ALA can also chelate metals such as zinc, iron, and copper and regenerate endogenous antioxidants—such as glutathione—and exogenous vitamin antioxidants—such as vitamins C and E—with minimal side effects
*BUN↓, ALA can decrease acute kidney injury by lowering serum blood urea nitrogen, creatinine levels, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), thereby decreasing endothelin-1 vasoconstriction, neutrophil dif
*creat↓,
*TNF-α↓,
*IL6↓,
*IL1β↓,
*MDA↓, pretreatment with ALA decreased MDA content and ameliorated renal oxidative stress
*NRF2↑, activate the Nrf2 signaling pathway, leading to upregulation of the second-phase cytoprotective proteins such as heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1)
*HO-1↑,
*NQO1↑,
*chemoP↑, ALA has also been shown to lower plasma creatinine levels and urine output, increase creatinine clearance and urine osmolality, and normalize sodium excretion in cisplatin kidney injury
*eff↑, ALA can also minimize renal toxicity induced by gold nanoparticles, which are often used as drug carriers
*NF-kB↓, Enhancing autophagy, inhibiting NF-KB, attenuating mitochondrial oxidative stress

1235- ALA,  Cisplatin,    α-Lipoic acid prevents against cisplatin cytotoxicity via activation of the NRF2/HO-1 antioxidant pathway
- in-vitro, Nor, HEI-OC1 - ex-vivo, NA, NA
ROS↑, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by cisplatin is one of the major mechanisms of cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity
HO-1↓, due to Cisplatin only
*toxicity↓, LA was safe at concentrations up to 0.5 mM in HEI-OC1 cells (normal)
chemoP↑, had a protective effect against cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity
*ROS↓, Intracellular ROS production in HEI-OC1(normal) cells was rapidly increased by cisplatin for up to 48 h. However, treatment with LA significantly reduced the production of ROS
*HO-1↑, and increased the expression of the antioxidant proteins HO-1 and SOD1
*SOD1↑,
*NRF2↑, antioxidant activity of LA was through the activation of the NRF2/HO-1 antioxidant pathway

4760- antiOx,  Chemo,    Impact of antioxidant supplementation on chemotherapeutic efficacy: a systematic review of the evidence from randomized controlled trials
- Review, Var, NA
ChemoSen∅, There was no evidence of significant decreases in the efficacy of chemotherapy with antioxidant supplementation.
OS↑, There were some indications of improvements in survival, tumour response and incidence of toxicity, but studies were underpowered.
chemoP↑,

4765- antiOx,  Chemo,    Antioxidants as precision weapons in war against cancer chemotherapy induced toxicity – Exploring the armoury of obscurity
- Review, Var, NA
chemoP↑, Our comprehensive data suggests that antioxidant has superior potential of ameliorating chemotherapeutic induced toxicity
ChemoSen↑, Antioxidant supplementation during chemotherapy also promises higher therapeutic efficiency and increased survival times in patients
OS↑,
Dose↑, On the contrary, many integrative practitioner converse uses of antioxidant supplements allowing patients to tolerate possibly higher effective doses of chemotherapy
Risk↓, Among antioxidant users, frequent use of vitamin C and vitamin E was associated with decreased risk of BC recurrence, vitamin E use was associated with decreased risk of all cause mortality
eff↓, but conversely, frequent use of combination carotenoids was associated with increased risk of death from breast cancer and all cause mortality

1999- Api,  doxoR,    Apigenin ameliorates doxorubicin-induced renal injury via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation
- in-vitro, Nor, NRK52E - in-vitro, Nor, MPC5 - in-vitro, BC, 4T1 - in-vivo, NA, NA
neuroP↑, APG has a protective role against DOX-induced nephrotoxicity
ChemoSen∅, without weakening DOX cytotoxicity in malignant tumors.
RenoP↑, potential protective agent against renal injury. attenuate renal toxicity in cancer patients treated with DOX.
selectivity↑, APG maintained the cytotoxicity of DOX to tumor cells but not to renal cells. APG alone exhibited a prominent cytotoxic effect on 4T1 cells (Fig. 9E), but not on normal renal cells, at the same concentration
chemoP↑, Furthermore, APG revealed a dose-dependent improvement in normal renal cells against DOX-induced injury (Fig. 9E), with an exacerbation observed in 4T1 cells
ROS↑, Our in vivo study revealed that DOX caused a severe reduction in SOD activity and GSH levels, accompanied by an increase in MDA, leading to the overproduction of ROS and induction of oxidative injuries.
*ROS∅, Noteworthily, these changes were suppressed by APG(meaning on normal cells), consistent with several previous reports
*antiOx↑, APG has a similar antioxidative role as NAC and scavenges DOX-induced oxygen radicals and inhibits apoptosis significantly, implying that antioxidative stress is one of the main mechanisms through which APG protects renal tubular cells against DOX cy
*toxicity↓, We confirmed that APG mitigated the toxicity of DOX on normal renal cells by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.

2584- Api,  Chemo,    The versatility of apigenin: Especially as a chemopreventive agent for cancer
- Review, Var, NA
ChemoSen↑, Apigenin has also been studied for its potential as a sensitizer in cancer therapy, improving the efficacy of traditional chemotherapeutic drugs and radiotherapy
RadioS↑, Apigenin enhances radiotherapy effects by sensitizing cancer cells to radiation-induced cell death
eff↝, It works by suppressing the expression of involucrin (hINV), a hallmark of keratinocyte development. Apigenin inhibits the rise in hINV expression caused by differentiating agents
DR5↑, Apigenin also greatly upregulates the expression of death receptor 5 (DR5
selectivity↑, Surprisingly, apigenin-mediated increase of DR5 expression is missing in normal mononuclear cells from human peripheral blood and doesn't subject these cells to TRAIL-induced death.
angioG↓, Apigenin has been found to prevent angiogenesis by targeting critical signaling pathways involved in blood vessel creation.
selectivity↑, Importantly, apigenin has been demonstrated to selectively kill cancer cells while sparing normal ones
chemoP↑, This selective cytotoxicity is beneficial in cancer therapy because it reduces the negative effects frequently associated with traditional treatments like chemotherapy
MAPK↓, Apigenin's ability to suppress MAPK signaling adds to its anticancer properties.
PI3K↓, Apigenin suppresses the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, which is typically dysregulated in cancer.
Akt↓,
mTOR↓,
Wnt↓, Apigenin inhibits Wnt signaling by increasing β-catenin degradation
β-catenin/ZEB1↓,
GLUT1↓, fig 3
radioP↑, while reducing radiation-induced damage to healthy tissues
BioAv↓, obstacles associated with apigenin's low bioavailability and stability
chemoPv↑, Especially as a chemopreventive agent for cancer

5396- Ash,    Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Withaferin A: Potential in Integrative Oncology
- Review, Var, NA
selectivity↑, WS was shown to impede the growth of new cancer cells, but not normal cells,
ROS↑, help induce programmed death of cells by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), and sensistize cancer cells to apoptosis
Apoptosis↑,
ChemoSen↑, Pre-clinical studies in several cancer types have shown up to 80% inhibition using combination chemotherapy [19].
RadioS↑, It was not until 1996, that WFA’s radiosensitizer activity was reported that caused V79 cell survival reduction where 1-h pre-treatment at 2.1 µM dose before radiation significantly killed cells
NF-kB↓, inhibiting NF-κB activation
ER-α36↓, WFA, it was found the phytochemical downregulated the estrogen receptor-α (ER-α) protein in MCF-7 cells.
P53↑, WFA selectively activated p53 in tumor cells treated with the leaf extract of Ashwagandha [71] leading to growth arrest and apoptosis.
*ROS∅, opposed to the normal human mammary epithelial cells (HMEC) [72] which did not increase ROS production.
γH2AX↑, The group found an increase in γ-H2AX and number of cells expressing the phosphorylated form which is a marker for DNA damage in WFA treated MCF-7 cells.
DNAdam↑,
MMP↓, As ROS is well known to affect mithochondrial membrane potential, they found a change in mitochondrial membrane potential and altered mitochondrial morphology in WFA treated cells.
XIAP↓, XIAP (X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein), cIAP-2 (cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein-2) and Survivin proteins were found to be reduced in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells when treated with WFA
IAP1↓,
survivin↓,
SOD↓, figure 2
Dose↝, doses of 3 and 4 mg/kg and the authors found 59% reduction of tumor and polyp initiation and progression in the WFA treated mice compared to the controls [80].
IL6↓, WFA downregulated expression of inflammatory markers in these tumors such as IL-6, TNF-α, COX-2 along with pro-survival markers such as pAkt, Notch1 and NF-κβ [80].
TNF-α↓,
COX2↓,
p‑Akt↓,
NOTCH1↓,
FOXO↑, figure 3 prostrate cancer
Casp↑,
MMP2↓,
CSCs↓, WFA treatment significantly reduced ALDH+ CSC population, whereas Cisplatin treatment increased CSC population.
*ROS↓, WFA was found to increase cellular survival in simulated injury and in H2O2-induced cell apoptosis along with inhibition of oxidative stress.
*SOD2↑, Thus, via upregulation of SOD2, SOD3, Prdx-1 by H2O2, WFA treatment leads to inhibition of the antioxidants and Akt-dependent improvement of cardiomyocyte caspase-3 [103].
chemoP↑, First, given the safety record of WS, it can be used as an adjunct therapy that can aid in reducing the adverse effects associated with radio and chemotherapy due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
ChemoSen↑, Second, WS can also be combined with other conventional therapies such as chemotherapies to synergize and potentiate the effects due to radiotherapy and chemotherapy due to its ability to aid in radio- and chemosensitization, respectively.
RadioS↑,

2002- Ash,    Ancient medicine, modern use: Withania somnifera and its potential role in integrative oncology
- Review, Var, NA
antiOx↑, confirming antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Inflam↓,
TumCP↓, Withania somnifera reduces tumor cell proliferation while increasing overall animal survival time.
OS↑,
RadioS↑, enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy
radioP↑, while potentially mitigating undesirable side effects
chemoP↑, reduces the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents cyclophosphamide and paclitaxel without interfering with the tumor-reducing actions of the drugs.

4804- ASTX,    Astaxanthin in cancer therapy and prevention (Review)
- Review, Var, NA - Review, AD, NA
*antiOx↑, gained significant attention for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties.
*Inflam↓,
ChemoSen⇅, In some instances, it reduces the cytotoxicity of cisplatin, particularly with cisplatin on the SKBR3 breast cancer cell line, indicating a potential protective effect. In certain cases, AXT enhances the cytotoxic effect of the chemotherapy drugs
chemoP↑, The present review detailed both in vitro and in vivo studies highlighting the effectiveness of AXT in sensitizing cancer cells to chemotherapy, thereby enhancing therapeutic outcomes and potentially reducing treatment-related side effects.
BioAv↑, incorporation of AXT in nanoparticle-based delivery systems has further improved its bioavailability
TumCP↑, AXT exhibits hormetic effects on U251-MG, T98G and CRT-MG cell lines, where low doses stimulate cell proliferation
ROS⇅, while higher doses induce apoptosis by triggering a dose-dependent oxidative stress response, significantly increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and promoting apoptosis
Apoptosis↑,
PI3K↑, AXT activates the PI3K/Akt/GSK3β pathway, leading to the upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), a transcription factor, in SH-SY5Y cells under oxygen and glucose deprivation conditions
Akt↑,
GSK‐3β↑,
NRF2↑,
AntiCan↑, antioxidant, AXT has the potential to act as both an anticancer drug and a neuroprotectant.
*neuroP↑, AXT protects against oxidative stress, which causes mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis, thereby reducing the detrimental effects associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
eff↑, The synergistic cytotoxic effect of AXT with melatonin showed enhanced efficacy in the T47D cell line compared with the MDA-MB-231 line
AntiTum↑, AXT effectively reduced tumor size and the number of cancer cells in mice, supporting its potential anti-tumor activity.

4807- ASTX,    An overview of the anticancer activity of astaxanthin and the associated cellular and molecular mechanisms
- Review, Var, NA
*antiOx↑, Reports indicate that ASX’s antioxidant efficacy surpasses that of vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, and alpha-lipoic acid.
*neuroP↑, Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant compound that supports heart, skin, and eye health, helps manage diabetes, and offers brain-protective benefits.
AntiCan↑, Astaxanthin shows promise as an anticancer agent by limiting tumor growth, inducing cancer cell death, and reducing the spread of malignant cells.
TumCG↓,
TumCD↑,
TumCMig↓,
ChemoSen↑, Astaxanthin enhances the effects of chemotherapy, reduces its side effects, and helps overcome drug resistance.
chemoP↑,
*BioAv↓, Astaxanthin has limited absorption in the body, but using nanocarriers like nanoparticles and nano-emulsions can greatly enhance its bioavailability and therapeutic potential.
TumCP↓, ASX inhibits tumor formation, primarily by hindering cell proliferation, inducing cell cycle arrest, and promoting apoptosis.
TumCCA↑,
Apoptosis↑,
BioAv↑, Nanotechnology: a solution for improving astaxanthin bioavailability

5427- ASTX,    Astaxanthin and Cancer Chemoprevention
- Review, Var, NA
chemoP↑, evidence for anticarcinogenic behavior of selected carotenoids, with an emphasis on the chemopreventive activities of astaxanthin.
AntiCan↑, Human epidemiological studies have revealed a protective effect of vegetable and fruit consumption for cancers of the stomach, esophagus, lung, oral cavity and pharynx, bladder, endometrium, pancreas, colon and rectum, breast, cervix, ovary and prost
chemoPv↑, the chemopreventive effects of canthaxanthin
Risk↓, Salmon, the principal dietary source of astaxanthin, is an important component of the traditional diets of Eskimos and certain coastal tribes in North America; these groups have shown unusually low prevalence of cancer.
lipid-P↓, Dietary astaxanthin also reduced metastatic nodules and lipid peroxidation in the livers of rats treated with restraint stress.
Pain↓, The results revealed that astaxanthin significantly relieved pain and improved performance in patients with RA
BioAv↑, the results demonstrated an enhancement of astaxanthin bioavailability in humans when incorporated into lipid-based formulations.
Dose↝, relevant dietary dosages of astaxanthin (4-12 mg daily is typically recommended by supplement manufacturers),

5447- ATV,    The Mevalonate Pathway, a Metabolic Target in Cancer Therapy
- Review, Var, NA
Risk↓, increasing amount of data, from preclinical and epidemiological studies, that support an inverse association between the use of statins, potent inhibitors of MVA biosynthetic pathway, and mortality rate in specific cancers
Dose↑, cancer treatment demands the use of relatively high doses of single statins for a prolonged period, thereby limiting this therapeutic strategy due to adverse effects.
ChemoSen↑, synergistic effects of tolerable doses of statins with conventional chemotherapy might enhance efficacy with lower doses of each drug and, probably, reduce adverse effects and resistance.
chemoP↑,
HMG-CoA↓, potential use of MVA pathway inhibitors to improve therapeutic window in cancer.
EMT↓, statins may suppress epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) program together with the inhibition of cancer stem cell generation, maintenance, and expansion
CSCs↓,
HH↝, inhibitors of MVA pathway (e.g., statins) that modulate Hh pathway activity could represent potential drugs in Hh pathway-related cancers.
YAP/TEAD↝, MVA participates in the regulation of YAP-TAZ expression and transcriptional activity and reveal an original process through which statins have anticancer effects.

5568- B-Gluc,  immuno,    Beta-glucans in oncology: revolutionizing treatment with immune power & tumor targeting
- Review, Var, NA
TNF-α↓, Beta-glucans suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF-α, IL-6) and tumor-promoting pathways like NF-κB, while modulating T-regulatory cells (Tregs) and downregulating PD-L1 to overcome immune evasion.
IL6↓,
NF-kB↓,
PD-L1↓,
Imm↑,
BAX↑, They induce apoptosis via Bax/Bcl-2 regulation, arrest cell cycles at G1/S or G2/M phases, and inhibit angiogenesis by targeting VEGF and MMPs.
Bcl-2↓,
TumCCA↑,
angioG↓,
VEGF↓,
MMPs↓,
OS↑, improved overall survival (OS) in melanoma (hazard ratio
chemoP↑, alongside reduced chemotherapy toxicity
eff↑, Synergy with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors enhances immunotherapy efficacy, particularly in immunogenic tumors.
BioAv↑, Advanced nano-delivery systems, including micelles and exosomes, improve bioavailability and tumor targeting.

5579- B-Gluc,    Fungal beta-glucans as adjuvants for treating cancer patients – A systematic review of clinical trials
- Review, Var, NA
*toxicity↓, It was observed that the administration of β-glucan is safe and well-tolerated.
Imm↑, concomitant administration of β-glucan with chemo or radiotherapy reduced the immune depression caused by such treatments and/or accelerated the recovery of white blood cells counts.
radioP↑,
chemoP↑,

2597- Ba,    Baicalein – An Intriguing Therapeutic Phytochemical in Pancreatic Cancer
- Review, PC, NA
chemoP↑, Compounds such as baicalein, offer promise in dietary chemoprevention, as chemotherapeutic adjuvants, or as targeted therapy.
ChemoSen↑,
12LOX?, LOX-12 specific inhibitor baicalein attenuates cancer cell growth
Bcl-2↓, baicalein, human pancreatic cancer cells expressed decreased anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Mcl-1 and increased pro-apoptotic protein bax
BAX↑,
Mcl-1↓,
ERK↓, activation of the ERK pathway in melanoma
Prx6↑, up-regulation in the expression of PRDX6 in colorectal cancer
Dose↝, concentrations at which we and others have found baicalein to be anti-proliferative in vitro are between 10μM and 100μM.
BioAv↓, it is thought that only 10% of ingested dietary polyphenols or their conjugates are found in the urine or plasma.
eff↑, It is possible that the antitumor properties of baicalein in vivo are due to baicalin as opposed to baicalein, as these compounds are inter-converted in the intestine by naturally occurring microbes

2022- BBR,  GoldNP,  Rad,    Berberine-loaded Janus gold mesoporous silica nanocarriers for chemo/radio/photothermal therapy of liver cancer and radiation-induced injury inhibition
- in-vitro, Liver, SMMC-7721 cell - in-vitro, Nor, HL7702
*toxicity↓, Berberine (Ber), an isoquinolin alkaloid with low toxicity and protective effects against radiotherapy
radioP↑,
BioAv↑, We preloaded Ber into folic acid targeting Janus gold mesoporous silica nanocarriers (FA-JGMSNs) for overcoming the poor bioavailability of Ber.
AntiTum↑, highly efficient anti-tumor effect, good biosafety
selectivity↑, as well as the effective protection of normal tissue of this nanoplatform.
eff↑, These selective distributions of Ber in cancer cells and normal cells originated from selective endocytosis as well as pH-responsive drug release, which were conducive to achieving an improved therapeutic effect of Ber.
chemoP↑, Notably, chemo/radio/photothermal therapeutics didn’t cause the amounts of deaths of HL-7702 cells, indicating an excellent biosafety of the triple-model therapy.

2727- BetA,    Betulinic acid in the treatment of breast cancer: Application and mechanism progress
- Review, BC, NA
mt-ROS↑, Its mechanisms mainly include inducing mitochondrial oxidative stress, regulating specific protein (Sp) transcription factors, inhibiting breast cancer metastasis, inhibiting glucose metabolism and NF-κB pathway.
Sp1/3/4↓, By triggering the degradation of Sp1, Sp3, and Sp4, betulinic acid reduces the transcriptional activity of these factors
TumMeta↓,
GlucoseCon↓,
NF-kB↓,
ChemoSen↑, BA can also increase the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to other chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel and reduce its toxic side effects.
chemoP↑,
m-Apoptosis↑, variety of mechanisms, including inducing mitochondrial apoptosis, inhibiting topoisomerase
TOP1↓, betulinic acid may inhibit the ability of topoisomerase I or II to properly cleave and re-ligate DNA strands.

5686- BJ,  BRU,    A review of Brucea javanica: metabolites, pharmacology and clinical application
- Review, Var, NA
AntiTum↑, Notably, multiple metabolites in BJ demonstrate anti-tumor effects through various signaling pathways
other↝, well-known metabolites such as Brusatol and Bruceine D.
ChemoSen↑, Multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that the co-administration of BJ with other pharmacological agents in individuals with cancer can enhance therapeutic efficacy, improve patients’ quality of life, and mitigate adverse reactions
QoL↑,
chemoP↑,
*Inflam↓, Brusatol (Zhou et al., 2018) has been shown to reduce inflammation in RAW264.7 cells
NF-kB↓, nhibition of NF-ΚB and ras homolog gene families, member A/rho-associated kinase (RhoA/ROCK) signaling pathways.
TumCP↓, Brusatol has exhibited notable effects in inhibiting proliferation, invasion, and metastasis in a murine model of liver transplantation tumor in humans.
TumCI↓,
TumMeta↓,
Hif1a↓, In colorectal cancer, Brusatol functions by facilitating the degradation process of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1α) (Oh et al., 2017), mediated by prolyl hydroxylase (PHD), while concurrently suppressing NRF2
NRF2↓,
STAT3↓, impede the proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells through the inhibition of the STAT3 signaling pathway.
COX2↓, BJO (Lou et al., 2010) induced apoptosis of T24 bladder cancer cells, possibly by upregulating caspase-3 and caspase-9 expression by activating the caspase pathway and inhibiting the NF-ΚB and Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).
Casp3↑,
Casp9↑,
ROS↑, Figure 10
EGFR↓,
NRF2↑, brusatol and dehydrobruceine B (DHB) effectively increased the concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by activating the NRF2 pathway

5681- BML,    Supplementation Containing Bromelain on the Side Effects of Oncological Treatment: Systematic Review
- Review, Var, NA
Inflam↓, Bromelain is an enzyme complex that regulates pathways associated with inflammation.
chemoP↑, supplementation was able to reduce side effects of adjuvant hormone therapy and chemotherapy, such as mucosal dryness, arthralgia, and peripheral neuropathy induced by chemotherapy.

3512- Bor,    Activation of the EIF2α/ATF4 and ATF6 Pathways in DU-145 Cells by Boric Acid at the Concentration Reported in Men at the US Mean Boron Intake
- in-vitro, Pca, DU145
TumCP↓, Treatment of DU-145 prostate cancer cells with physiological concentrations of BA inhibits cell proliferation without causing apoptosis and activates eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (eIF2α).
eIF2α↑, Phosphorylation of eIF2α occurs following BA treatment of DU-145 and LNCaP prostate cells
ATF4↑, post-treatment increases in eIF2α protein at 30 min and ATF4 and ATF6 proteins at 1 h and 30 min, respectively
ATF6↑,
GADD34↑, The increase in ATF4 was accompanied by an increase in the expression of its downstream genes growth arrest and DNA damage-induced protein 34 (GADD34) and homocysteine-induced ER protein (Herp),
CHOP↓, but a decrease in GADD153/CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), a pro-apoptotic gene.
GRP78/BiP↑, The increase in ATF6 was accompanied by an increase in expression of its downstream genes GRP78/BiP, calreticulin, Grp94, and EDEM.
GRP94↑,
Risk↓, Low boron status has been associated with increased cancer risk, low bone mineralization, and retinal degeneration
*BMD↑,
Ca+2↓, LNCaP and DU-145: BA binds to cADPR and inhibits cADPR-activated Ca2+ release from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a dose-dependent manner [15, 16] and lowers ER luminal Ca2+ concentrations
*Half-Life↝, lood levels of BA are dynamic, rising rapidly after a meal with an elimination half-life from 4 to 27.8 h depending on dose
IRE1∅, BA does not activate IRE1
chemoP↑, Dietary boron has been connected to three seemingly unconnected observations, increased bone mass and strength [10, 74, 75], chemoprevention

696- Bor,    Nothing Boring About Boron
- Review, Var, NA
*hs-CRP↓, reduces levels of inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and tumor necrosis factor μ (TNF-μ);
*TNF-α↓,
*SOD↑, raises levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase
*Catalase↑,
*GPx↑,
*cognitive↑, improves the brains electrical activity, cognitive performance, and short-term memory for elders; restricted boron intake adversely affected brain function and cognitive performance.
*memory↑, In humans, boron deprivation (<0.3 mg/d) resulted in poorer performance on tasks of motor speed and dexterity, attention, and short-term memory.
*Risk↓, Boron-rich diets and regions where the soil and water are rich in boron correlate with lower risks of several types of cancer, including prostate, breast, cervical, and lung cancers.
*SAM-e↑,
*NAD↝, Boron strongly binds oxidized NAD+,76 and, thus, might influence reactions in which NAD+ is involved
*ATP↝,
*Ca+2↝, Because of its positive charge, magnesium stabilizes cell membranes, balances the actions of calcium, and functions as a signal transducer
HDAC↓, some boronated compounds are histone deacetylase inhibitors
TumVol↓,
IGF-1↓, expression of IGF-1 in the tumors was significantly reduced by boron treatment
PSA↓, Boronic acid has been shown to inhibit PSA activity.
Cyc↓, boric acid inhibits the growth of prostate-cancer cells both by decreasing expression of A-E cyclin
TumCMig↓,
*serineP↓, Boron exists in the human body mostly in the form of boric acid, a serine protease inhibitor.
HIF-1↓, shown to greatly inhibit hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) 1
*ChemoSideEff↓, An in vitro study found that boric acid can help protect against genotoxicity and cytotoxicity that are induced in lymphocytes by paclitaxel
*VitD↑, greater production of 25-hydroxylase, and, thus, greater potential for vitamin-D activation
*Mag↑, Boron significantly improves magnesium absorption and deposition in bone
*eff↑, boron increases the biological half-life and bioavailability of E2 and vitamin D.
Risk↓, risk of prostate cancer was 52% lower in men whose diets supplied more than 1.8 mg/d of boron compared with those whose dietary boron intake was less than or equal to 0.9 mg/d.
*Inflam↓, As research into the chemistry of boron-containing compounds has increased, they have been shown to be potent antiosteoporotic, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic agents
*neuroP↑, In addition, boron has anti-inflammatory effects that can help alleviate arthritis and improve brain function and has demonstrated such significant anticancer
*Calcium↑, increase serum levels of estradiol and calcium absorption in peri- and postmenopausal women.
*BMD↑, boron stimulates bone growth in vitamin-D deficient animals and alleviates dysfunctions in mineral metabolism characteristic of vitamin-D deficiency
*chemoP↑, may help ameliorate the adverse effects of traditional chemotherapeutic agents. boric acid can help protect against genotoxicity and cytotoxicity that are induced in lymphocytes by paclitaxel, an anticancer drug commonly used to treat breast, ovarian
AntiCan↑, demonstrated preventive and therapeutic effects in a number of cancers, such as prostate, cervical, and lung cancers, and multiple and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
*Dose↑, only an upper intake level (UL) of 20 mg/d for individuals aged ≥ 18 y.
*Dose↝, substantial number of articles showing benefits support the consideration of boron supplementation of 3 mg/d for any individual who is consuming a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables
*BMPs↑, Boron was also found to increase mRNA expression of alkaline phosphatase and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs)
*testos↑, 1 week of boron supplementation of 6 mg/d, a further study by Naghii et al20 of healthy males (n = 8) found (1) a significant increase in free testosterone,
angioG↓, Inhibition of tumor-induced angiogenesis prevents growth of many types of solid tumors and provides a novel approach for cancer treatment; thus, HIF-1 is a target of antineoplastic therapy.
Apoptosis↑, Cancer cells, however, commonly overexpress sugar transporters and/or underexpress borate export, rendering sugar-borate esters as promising chemopreventive agents
*selectivity↑, In normal cells, the 2 latter, cell-destructive effects do not occur because the amount of borate present in a healthy diet, 1 to 10 mg/d, is easily exported from normal cells.
*chemoPv↑, promising chemopreventive agents

5702- BRU,  BJ,    Brusatol inhibits metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer through metabolic reprogramming
- in-vitro, BC, NA
AntiTum↑, Brusatol (BRU), a natural compound with reported anti-tumor activity and low toxicity, has not been explored in the context of cancer metastasis or metabolic reprogramming.
PPP↓, BRU inhibited metabolic pathways, including the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), glycolysis, and the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, while significantly reducing NADPH levels and exacerbating redox stress.
Glycolysis↓,
TCA↓,
NADPH↓,
ROS↑, levated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS)
chemoP↑, enhance anti-tumor efficacy while reducing chemotherapy-associated toxicity.
e-LDH↑, BRU treatment further enhanced extracellular LDH activity in matrix-detached cells in a concentration-dependent manner
TumMeta↓, Brusatol inhibits TNBC metastasis
Glycolysis↓, BRU extensively inhibits glycolytic capacity in ECM-detached cells under metabolic stress

5744- Buty,  PacT,    Oral sodium butyrate supplementation ameliorates paclitaxel-induced behavioral and intestinal dysfunction
- in-vivo, Var, NA
chemoP↑, Sodium butyrate attenuates paclitaxel-induced intestinal dysfunction and inflammation.
neuroP↑, The treatment with BuNa also ameliorated depressive- and anxiety-like behaviors induced by PTX in mice, and these effects were associated with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory outcomes.
Inflam↓,
GutMicro↑, BuNa restored PTX-induced altered gut barrier integrity, microbiota composition and food intake suggesting a gut-to-brain communication.
*ROS↓, Butyrate maintains gut homeostasis by improving inflammation [52], [53], oxidative status [54] and epithelial barrier defense [55].
Dose↝, Assuming that mice drink an average of 4 ml/day, BuNa-treated water resulting in an estimated dose of 30 mg/kg/day.

5739- Buty,    Butyrate as a promising therapeutic target in cancer: From pathogenesis to clinic (Review)
- Review, Var, NA
GutMicro↑, Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is generated through gut microbial fermentation of dietary fiber.
*Inflam↓, Butyrate, a primary anti-inflammatory SCFA, exhibits a multifaceted role in mitigating inflammation
*IL6↓, It inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as IL-6, TNF-α and IL-17, which helps to prevent colon cancer
*TNF-α↓,
*IL17↓,
*IL10↑, while promoting IL-10 production
*ROS↝, regulates the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS)
COX2↓, butyrate has been observed to suppress inflammation by inhibiting the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA in colonic tissues (60).
NLRP3↓, butyrate exhibits the highest efficiency in the negative regulation of NLRP3
Imm↑, Enhancement of the immunotherapeutic effect
HDAC↓, Inhibition of HDAC activity in cells
TumCCA↑, Butyrate has been found to induce cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase in a dose-dependent manner in vitro in numerous tumors, including colon, liver, lung and bladder cancer,
Apoptosis↑, butyrate-induced apoptosis is accompanied by elevated ROS levels and caspase activity (126)
ROS↑,
Casp↑,
mtDam↑, suggests that ROS can induce mitochondrial membrane damage, release Cyt c from damaged mitochondria, and enhance apoptosis via the Cyt c/caspase-3 pathway
Cyt‑c↑,
eff↑, Clostridium butyricum is an anaerobic bacterium classified as a probiotic due to its production of butyric acid (139)
chemoP↑, butyrate not only alleviates the side effects associated with conventional chemotherapeutic agents such as oxaliplatin, irinotecan and 5-fluorouracil (149-151), but it also enhances the efficacy of both chemotherapy and immunotherapy
ChemoSen↑,
eff↑, metformin has been demonstrated to enhance the biosynthesis of butyrate while concurrently inhibiting the progression of CRC
RadioS↑, Butyrate significantly enhanced radiation-induced cell death and enhanced treatment effects compared with administration of radiation alone.
HCAR2↑, Activation of cell-surface receptors (GPR41, GPR43 and GPR109A);

5872- CA,    Nrf2/ARE-Mediated Antioxidant Actions of Pro-Electrophilic Drugs
- Review, Nor, NA
*NRF2↑, CA and CS themselves are not electrophilic, but in response to oxidation, become electrophilic, and then activate the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE (antioxidant response element)
*GSH↑, EP3s dramatically increase GSH levels by transcriptional upregulation of the enzyme’s synthetic machinery via Nrf2 activation.
*neuroP↑, neuroprotective diterpene-type PEDs such as CA and CS
*Inflam↓, CA and CS have been reported to display beneficial effects against acute and chronic inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cancer [94, 95],
*cardioP↑,
*Obesity↓,
*angioG↓, antiangiogenesis [99], protection against cisplatin [100], induction of neurotrophins [101], protection in an Alzheimer’s disease model [102], inhibition of NF-κB
chemoP↑,
*NF-kB↓,

5758- CAPE,  PBG,    Caffeic acid phenethyl ester and therapeutic potentials
- Review, Var, NA
*antiOx↑, CAPE possesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties.
*Inflam↓,
ChemoSen↑, CAPE is a versatile therapeutically active polyphenol and an effective adjuvant of chemotherapy for enhancing therapeutic efficacy and diminishing chemotherapy-induced toxicities.
chemoP↑, diminishing chemotherapy-induced toxicities.
COX1↓, inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 activity
COX2↓,
selectivity↑, It has been reported that CAPE render antitumor features [43] devoid of causing cytotoxicity to normal cells [44].
NF-kB↓, CAPE inhibits the NF-κB factor
RadioS↑, ionizing radiation, the increased death of CAPE treated cells has been reported
*ROS↓, The evidences show that CAPE is potent antioxidant which can scavenge ROS and protect the cell membrane against lipid peroxidation
*lipid-P↓,

5887- CAR,  TV,    Antitumor Effects of Carvacrol and Thymol: A Systematic Review
- Review, Var, NA
Apoptosis↑, It was attested that carvacrol and thymol induced apoptosis, cytotoxicity, cell cycle arrest, antimetastatic activity,
TumCCA↑, accumulation of cells in the G1 phase, together with a reduction of cells in the S phase, slowing cell cycle/mitosis and provoking cell death.
TumMeta↓,
TumCP↓, antiproliferative effects and inhibition of signaling pathways (MAPKs and PI3K/AKT/mTOR).
MAPK↓,
PI3K↓,
Akt↓,
mTOR↓,
eff↑, carvacrol appears to be more potent than thymol
*Inflam↓, these compounds present anti-inflammatory (Li et al., 2018; Chamanara et al., 2019) and antioxidant
*antiOx↑,
AXL↓, These effects occurred mainly through the inhibition of tyrosine kinase receptor (AXL) expression and an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA
MDA↑,
Casp3↑, caspase-3 activation and Bcl-2 inhibition
Bcl-2↓,
MMP2↓, promoted a decrease in Bcl-2, metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9), p-ERK, p-Akt, cyclin B1 levels and an increase in p-JNK, Bax levels, resulting in cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase
MMP9↓,
p‑JNK↑,
BAX↑,
MDA↓, In respect of breast cancer, treatment with carvacrol decreases MDA-MB231 (Jamali et al., 2018; Li et al., 2021) and MCF-7 cells line viability
TRPM7↓, TRPM7 pathway is one of the suggested pharmacological mechanisms of action
MMP↓, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, cytochrome C release, caspase activation, PARP cleavage
Cyt‑c↑,
Casp↑,
cl‑PARP↑,
ROS↑, Carvacrol also induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis (via caspase-3 and reactive oxygen species—ROS) of human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OC2 cell line)
CDK4↓, In tongue cancer (Tca-8113, SCC-25 cell lines), Dai et al. (2016) reported that carvacrol effectively inhibited cell proliferation through the negative regulation of CCND1 and CDK4 expression, and the positive regulation of p21 expression,
P21↑,
F-actin↓, A blockade of TRPM7 channels, reduced expression of MMP-2 and F-actin, was also observed, together with the inhibition of PI3K/Akt and MAPK
GSH↓, by increasing ROS, Bax, Caspase-3, -9 levels and reducing Bcl-2 and GSH levels.
*SOD↑, Moreover, carvacrol was able to increase the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR) and glutathione (GSH), along with a reduction of lipid peroxides and the enzymes AST, ALT, AL
*Catalase↑,
*GPx↑,
*GSR↑,
*GSH↑,
*lipid-P↓,
*AST↓,
*ALAT↓,
*ALP↓,
*LDH↓,
DNAdam↑, hepatocellular carcinoma induced by diethylnitrosamine (DEN), carvacrol treatment promoted DNA fragmentation
AFP↓, carvacrol showed a reduction in serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), alpha l-fucosidase (AFU), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF
VEGF↓,
Weight↑, Carvacrol supplementation significantly improved the weight gain and growth rate of animals with colon cancer
*chemoP↑, reduction in oxidative stress damage (higher levels of GSH, GPx, GR, SOD and CAT), suggesting that carvacrol presents chemopreventive effects
ROS↑, In vitro, carvacrol and thymol increased the generation of reactive oxygen species in 24.63% (n = 17) of the studies, a fact that is also observed in chemotherapeutics

5888- CAR,    Therapeutic application of carvacrol: A comprehensive review
- Review, Var, NA - Review, Stroke, NA - Review, Diabetic, NA - Review, Park, NA
*antiOx↑, demonstrated as anti‐oxidant, anticancer, diabetes prevention, cardioprotective, anti‐obesity, hepatoprotective and reproductive role, antiaging, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties.
*AntiCan↑,
*AntiDiabetic↑,
*cardioP↑,
*Obesity↓,
*hepatoP↑,
*AntiAg↑,
*Bacteria↓,
*Imm↑,
MMP2↓, anticancer ability against malignant cells via decreasing the expressions of matrix metalloprotease 2 and 9, inducing apoptosis
MMP9↓,
Apoptosis↓,
MMP↓, disrupting mitochondrial membrane, suppressing extracellular signal‐regulated kinase 1/2 mitogen‐activated protein kinase signal transduction
ERK↓,
PI3K↓, decreasing the phosphoinositide 3‐kinase/protein kinase B.
ALAT↓, decreased the concentrations of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase,
*ROS↓, Essential oils found in plants are natural anti‐oxidants that reduce cell damage caused by reactive species and prevent mutagenic and carcinogenic processes.
*Catalase↑, Carvacrol has remarkably higher anti‐oxidative and hepatoprotective properties, which improves the activity of enzymatic anti‐oxidants (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase)
*SOD↑,
*GPx↑,
*AST↓, Carvacrol decreased the level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) and improved the status of inflammation, necrosis, and coagulation in the liver
*LDH↓,
*necrosis↓,
ROS↑, prostate cancer cells via lowering cell viability, increasing the rate of reactive oxygen species, and disrupting the mitochondrial membrane potential.
TumCCA↑, Carvacrol induced cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 that declined increased CDK inhibitor p21 expression and decreased cyclin‐dependent kinase 4 (CDK4), and cyclin D1 expressions.
CDK4↓,
cycD1/CCND1↓,
NOTCH↓, carvacrol inhibited Notch signaling in PC‐3 cells via downregulating Jagged‐1 and Notch‐1
IL6↓, human prostate cancer cell lines, which significantly reduced IL‐6
chemoP↑, Carvacrol has significant protective effects in reducing the side effects of chemotherapeutics such as irinotecan hydrochloride anticancer drugs that cause induction of intestinal mucositis.
*Pain↓, Pain management
*neuroP↑, The neuroprotective role of carvacrol was examined by Guan et al. in 2019 against ischemic stroke,
*TRPM7↓, downregulating TRPM7 channels
*motorD↑, improved catalepsy, akinesia, bradykinesia, locomotor activity, and motor coordination.
*NF-kB↓, Carvacrol reduced inflammatory biomarkers, such as nuclear factor κB and cyclooxygenase‐2, and levels of nitric oxides, malondialdehyde, and glutathione create oxidative stress.
*COX2↓,
*MDA↓,

5919- Cats,  Cisplatin,    Uncaria tomentosa Leaves Decoction Modulates Differently ROS Production in Cancer and Normal Cells, and Effects Cisplatin Cytotoxicity
- in-vitro, Liver, HepG2
ROS↑, The extract increased ROS production in HepG2 cells, which resulted in decreased GSH level, leading to apoptosis of these cells through activation of caspase-3 and caspase-7
GSH↓,
Apoptosis↑,
Casp3↑,
Casp7↑,
NF-kB↓, A reduction of NF-κB active form was observed in cancer cells
selectivity↑, In normal cells the extract did not affect ROS production, GSH level and NF-κB activity, and maintained cell viability.
ChemoSen↑, enhanced cytotoxicity of CDDP against cancer cells and at the same time increased normal healthy cells resistance to cisplatin.
chemoP↑,

6017- CGA,    Therapeutic Potential of Chlorogenic Acid in Chemoresistance and Chemoprotection in Cancer Treatment
- Review, Var, NA
AntiCan↑, Chlorogenic acid (5-caffeoylquinic acid, CGA), found in plants and vegetables, is promising in anticancer mechanisms.
*chemoP↑, CGA can overcome resistance to conventional chemotherapeutics and alleviate chemotherapy-induced toxicity by scavenging free radicals effectively.
TNF-α↓, CGA reduces inflammation levels in renal tissues by down-regulating tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2),
COX2↓,
IL6↓, Moreover, CGA exhibits a protective effect against 5-FU-induced ovarian tissue damage, reducing Interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels;
eff↑, CGA suppresses the expression of Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) on cancer cells, boosting the antitumor effect of the anti-PD-1 antibody and enhancing anticancer immunotherapy
PD-L1↓,
*cognitive↓, CGA, have shown promise in preventing cognitive dysfunction and suppressing amyloid β plaques
*Aβ↓,
*TAC↑, hyperlipidemic patients who ingested 200 mL of Mate tea (12.5 mg/mL) daily experienced a significant increase in serum total antioxidant status and the enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD),
*SOD↑,
*eff↑, In blueberry jam production, the high-temperature processing of blueberries with sucrose promoted the formation of 11 CGA derivatives
*eff↑, roasting process (170 to 200 °C/10 to 30 min) of coffee beans promotes CGA transformation to four chlorogenic acid lactones
ChemoSen↑, CGA was found to increase the sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma cells to 5-FU treatment
tumCV↓, CGA was shown to collaborate by significantly reducing cell viability and growth through induction of apoptosis, attributed to inhibition of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs)
Apoptosis↑,
ERK↓,
chemoP↑, Protective Role of Chlorogenic Acid against Toxicity Induced by Chemotherapy
*GPx↑, figure4
*GSTs↑,
*GSH↑,
*SOD↑,
*Catalase↑,
*ROS↓,
*lipid-P↓,
*MDA↓,
*Casp3↓,
*HO-1↓,
cardioP↑, reported the cardioprotective effect of CGA against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in female Swiss albino mice.
radioP↑, The radioprotective potential of CGA against γ-radiation-induced chromosomal damage in male albino Swiss mice was initially demonstrated in 1993.

6077- CHL,    Cancer chemoprevention by dietary chlorophylls: A 12,000-animal dose-dose matrix biomarker and tumor study
- in-vivo, Var, NA
eff↑, Recent pilot studies found natural chlorophyll (Chl) to inhibit carcinogen uptake and tumorigenesis in rodent and fish models, and to alter uptake and biodistribution of trace 14C-aflatoxin B1 in human volunteers.
chemoP↑, These results show that Chl concentrations encountered in Chl-rich green vegetables can provide substantial cancer chemoprotection, and suggest that they do so by reducing carcinogen bioavailability.

6083- CHOC,    Preventive Effects of Cocoa and Cocoa Antioxidants in Colon Cancer
- Review, Colon, NA
ROS↓, Cocoa has been demonstrated to counteract oxidative stress and to have a potential capacity to interact with multiple carcinogenic pathways involved in inflammation, proliferation and apoptosis of initiated and malignant cells
Inflam↓,
TumCP↓,
Apoptosis↑,
*Dose↝, highest flavanol content of all foodstuffs on a weight basis and is a significant contributor to the total dietary intake of flavonoids
*BioAv↓, comparison to other flavonoid-containing foodstuffs, cocoa and its derivative products exhibit a high concentration of larger procyanidins that are poorly absorbed through the gut barrier,
*BioAv↑, hose oligomers and polymers of flavanols that are not absorbed in the intestine could be metabolized by the microbiota into low molecular weight phenolic acids, which are more bioavailable, and might be well absorbed through the colon
GSH↑, Caco-2 10 µg/mL acrylamide-incubated cells: ↓ GSH depletion, ↓ ROS generation, ↑ γ-GCS, ↑ GST
GSTs↑,
PGE2↓, Caco-2 50 µM (gallic acid equivalents, 14.5 µg/mL) ↓ PGE2, ↑ COX-1,
COX1↑,
IL8↓, Caco-2 10 µg/mL TNF-treated cells: ↓ IL-8, ↓ COX-2, ↓ iNOS, ↓ NFκB activation
COX2↓,
iNOS↓,
NF-kB↓,
chemoP↑, This review reports the potential chemopreventive actions of cocoa and its main flavanols against colon cancer

2791- CHr,    Chrysin attenuates progression of ovarian cancer cells by regulating signaling cascades and mitochondrial dysfunction
- in-vitro, Ovarian, OV90
TumCP↓, chrysin inhibited ovarian cancer cell proliferation and induced cell death by increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and cytoplasmic Ca2+ levels as well as inducing loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP).
TumCD↑,
ROS↑,
Ca+2↑,
MMP↓,
MAPK↑, chrysin activated mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathways in ES2 and OV90 cells in concentration-response experiments
PI3K↑, results indicate that the chrysin-induced activation of PI3K and MAPK signaling molecules, which induced apoptosis,
p‑Akt↑, Chrysin stimulated the phosphorylation of AKT and P70S6K proteins in both ES2 and OV90 cells compared to the untreated control cell
PCNA↓, treatment with chrysin attenuated the abundant expression of PCNA protein in both ES2 and OV90 cells
p‑p70S6↑,
p‑ERK↑, chrysin activated the phospho-ERK1/2, p38, and JNK proteins as members of the MAPK pathway in the ovarian cancer cells
p38↑,
JNK↑,
DNAdam↑, stimulates apoptotic events in prostate cancer cells by the accumulation of DNA fragmentation, an increase in the population of cells in the sub-G1 phase of the cell cycle
TumCCA↑,
chemoP↑, combination therapy with chrysin enhances the therapeutic effect of the chemotherapeutic agent, docetaxel, in lung cancer by reducing its adverse effects

4764- CoQ10,  VitE,    Auxiliary effect of trolox on coenzyme Q10 restricts angiogenesis and proliferation of retinoblastoma cells via the ERK/Akt pathway
- in-vitro, RPE, Y79 - in-vitro, Nor, ARPE-19 - in-vivo, NA, NA
tumCV↓, CoQ10, alone and with trolox, reduced Y79 cell viability, induced apoptosis through excess ROS generation, and decreased MMP significantly.
Apoptosis↑,
ROS↑,
MMP↓,
TumCCA↑, Both treatments caused G2/M phase cell arrest.
VEGF↓, The combination of CoQ10 and trolox significantly reduced VEGF-A, ERK, and Akt receptor levels, while CoQ10 alone significantly inhibited ERK and Akt phosphorylation.
ERK↓,
Akt↓,
ChemoSen↑, Several studies thereafter reported a higher therapeutic response rate of CoQ10 when used with other chemotherapeutic agents13, 14 while also improving the tolerability of cancer treatments15,16,17.
chemoP↑,
toxicity↓, CoQ10 + trolox have no adverse effect on ARPE-19 cells
angioG↓, Co-culture of Y79 with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and the CAM assay results prove that both CoQ10 alone and CoQ10 + trolox are effective in mitigating angiogenic proliferation of cells both in vitro and in vivo

4767- CoQ10,    Efficacy of Coenzyme Q10 for Improved Tolerability of Cancer Treatments: A Systematic Review
- Review, Var, NA
chemoP↑, results suggested that CoQ10 provides some protection against cardiotoxicity or liver toxicity during cancer treatment.
cardioP↑,
hepatoP↑,
eff↝, Further investigations are necessary to determine whether CoQ10 can improve the tolerability of cancer treatments.

4769- CoQ10,    CoQ10 Is Key for Cellular Energy and Cancer Support
- Review, Var, NA
Risk↓, CoQ10, an essential compound for cellular energy production, is often found at low levels in cancer patients, suggesting a link between CoQ10 deficiency and cancer risk
TumCG↓, Research shows CoQ10 helps fight cancer by slowing tumor growth, preventing new blood vessel formation in tumors and triggering self-destruction of abnormal cells
angioG↓,
TumCD↑,
*toxicity↓, The compound helps regulate immune function and inflammation by supporting mitochondrial health and enhancing T-cell activity, while showing minimal side effects even at high doses
*BioAv↑, Simple steps, like splitting doses and pairing CoQ10 with a meal containing fats, aid in its absorption and effectiveness
MMPs↓, reported ability of CoQ10 to suppress something known as MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases)
Inflam↓, A further aspect focused on the anti-inflammatory effects of CoQ10
chemoP↑, Some individuals received significant help in diminishing tumor markers, while others used CoQ10 to mitigate drug side effects.
cardioP↑, According to the authors, coenzyme Q10 shows evidence of lowering that heart strain.
*ROS↓, Researchers explained that coenzyme Q10 is a compound naturally made in your body, essential for mitochondrial energy production and normal oxidative processes
*toxicity↝, Liver enzyme elevation has been reported after prolonged use of doses of 300 milligrams (mg) daily, but this effect did not escalate into overt liver damage.
Dose?, If you have never taken CoQ10 before, aim for 200 mg to 300 mg daily for the first three weeks. After about 21 days, step down to 100 mg daily

5792- CRMs,  HCA,  CUR,  EGCG,  GAR  Caloric restriction mimetics: natural/physiological pharmacological autophagy inducers
- Review, Nor, NA
*CRM↓, AcCoA depleting agents (e.g., hydroxycitrate),
*Dose?, acetyltransferase inhibitors (e.g., anacardic acid, curcumin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, garcinol, spermidine)
*AntiAge↑, Another common characteristic of these agents is their capacity to reduce aging-associated diseases and to confer protective responses against ischemia-induced organ damage.
*Acetyl-CoA↓, Altogether, these observations point to the idea that starvation causes autophagy because it results in the early depletion of AcCoA
*SIRT1↑, nduction of the deacetylase activity of sirtuins (as a result of changing NADH/NAD+ ratios and increased SIRT1 expression)
*AMPK↑, activation of AMPK activity (as a result of changing ATP/ADP ratios)
*mTORC1↓, inhibition of MTORC1 (as a result of amino acid depletion).
*AntiAge↑, CR or intermittent fasting are known for their wide life-span-extending
chemoP↑, fasting can reduce the subjective and objective toxicity of cytotoxic anticancer chemotherapies, both in humans and in mouse models, at the same time that it improves treatment outcome in mice

1485- CUR,  Chemo,  Rad,    Curcumin, the golden spice from Indian saffron, is a chemosensitizer and radiosensitizer for tumors and chemoprotector and radioprotector for normal organs
- Review, Var, NA
ChemoSen↑, Such effects of curcumin were due to its ability to sensitize cancer cells for increased production of ROS
NF-kB↓, it downregulates various growth regulatory pathways and specific genetic targets including genes for NF-κB, STAT3, COX2, Akt
*STAT3↓, curcumin acts as a chemosensitizer and radiosensitizer has also been studied extensively. For example, it downregulates various growth regulatory pathways and specific genetic targets including genes for NF-kB, STAT3, COX2, Akt,
*COX2↓,
*Akt↓,
*NRF2↑, The protective effects of curcumin appear to be mediated through its ability to induce the activation of NRF2 and induce the expression of antioxidant enzymes (e.g., hemeoxygenase-1, glutathione peroxidase
*HO-1↑,
*GPx↑,
*NADPH↑,
*GSH↑, increase glutathione (a product of the modulatory subunit of gamma-glutamyl-cysteine ligase)
*ROS↓, dietary curcumin can inhibit chemotherapy-induced apoptosis via inhibition of ROS generation and blocking JNK signaling
*p300↓, inhibit p300 HAT activity
radioP↑, radioprotector for normal organs
chemoP↑, curcumin has also been shown to protect normal organs such as liver, kidney, oral mucosa, and heart from chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced toxicity.
RadioS↑,

1510- CUR,  Chemo,    Combination therapy in combating cancer
- Review, NA, NA
*NRF2↑, Curcuminoids are linear diarylheptanoids that upregulate Nrf2 expression and induce Nrf2 translocation to the nucleus to elicit its antioxidant effects
*GSH↑, curcuminoids upregulate glutathione levels which have been shown to reduce ROS levels and remove carcinogens, aiding in chemoprevention
*ROS↓,
ChemoSideEff↓, aiding in chemoprevention
eff↑, Curcuminoids in combination with chemotherapy have demonstrated an overall positive outcome, and have also shown to increase the survival rate in some patients
OS↓, shown to increase the survival rate in some patients
chemoP↑, have been shown to reduce ROS levels and remove carcinogens, aiding in chemoprevention

4651- CUR,    Targeting cancer stem cells by curcumin and clinical applications
- Review, Var, NA
CSCs↓, recent research has shown that curcumin can target cancer stem cells (CSCs)
*toxicity↓, safety and tolerability of curcumin have been well-established by numerous clinical studies
*BioAv↝, Importantly, the low bioavailability of curcumin has been dramatically improved through the use of structural analogues or special formulations.
chemoP↑, promising agent in cancer chemoprevention and therapy


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* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 143

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

antiOx↑, 1,   Ferroptosis↑, 1,   GPx4↓, 1,   GSH↓, 5,   GSH↑, 1,   GSH∅, 1,   GSTs↑, 1,   HO-1↓, 1,   HO-2↑, 1,   c-Iron↑, 1,   lipid-P↓, 1,   lipid-P↑, 1,   MDA↓, 1,   MDA↑, 1,   NRF2↓, 1,   NRF2↑, 2,   Prx6↑, 1,   ROS↓, 1,   ROS↑, 18,   ROS⇅, 1,   mt-ROS↑, 1,   SOD↓, 1,   Thiols↓, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics

AIF↑, 1,   MMP↓, 7,   mtDam↑, 1,   XIAP↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

12LOX?, 1,   ACSL4↑, 1,   ALAT↓, 1,   GlucoseCon↓, 1,   GlucoseCon∅, 1,   Glycolysis↓, 2,   H2S↑, 1,   HMG-CoA↓, 1,   lactateProd∅, 1,   e-LDH↑, 1,   NADPH↓, 1,   PPP↓, 1,   SIRT1↑, 1,   TCA↓, 1,  

Cell Death

Akt↓, 7,   Akt↑, 1,   p‑Akt↓, 1,   p‑Akt↑, 1,   Apoptosis↓, 1,   Apoptosis↑, 13,   m-Apoptosis↑, 1,   BAX↑, 5,   Bcl-2↓, 6,   Casp↑, 6,   Casp12↑, 1,   Casp3↑, 4,   Casp7↑, 1,   Casp8↑, 2,   Casp9↑, 2,   Cyt‑c↑, 5,   DR5↑, 1,   Fas↓, 1,   Fas↑, 2,   FasL↓, 1,   Ferroptosis↑, 1,   GADD34↑, 1,   IAP1↓, 1,   iNOS↓, 1,   JNK↓, 1,   JNK↑, 1,   p‑JNK↑, 1,   MAPK↓, 3,   MAPK↑, 2,   Mcl-1↓, 1,   p38↑, 3,   survivin↓, 1,   TumCD↑, 3,   YAP/TEAD↝, 1,  

Kinase & Signal Transduction

HCAR2↑, 1,   p‑p70S6↑, 1,   Sp1/3/4↓, 1,  

Transcription & Epigenetics

other↝, 3,   tumCV↓, 3,  

Protein Folding & ER Stress

ATF6↑, 1,   CHOP↓, 1,   eIF2α↑, 1,   ER Stress↑, 2,   GRP78/BiP↑, 1,   GRP94↑, 1,   HSP70/HSPA5↓, 1,   IRE1∅, 1,   UPR↑, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair

CHK1↓, 1,   DNAdam↑, 6,   P53↑, 3,   p‑P53↑, 1,   cl‑PARP↑, 2,   PCNA↓, 1,   γH2AX↑, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

CDK4↓, 3,   Cyc↓, 1,   CycB/CCNB1↓, 1,   CycB/CCNB1↑, 1,   cycD1/CCND1↓, 3,   cycE/CCNE↓, 1,   P21↑, 3,   TumCCA↑, 10,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

CSCs↓, 3,   EMT↓, 3,   ERK↓, 4,   p‑ERK↑, 1,   FOXO↑, 1,   GSK‐3β↓, 2,   GSK‐3β↑, 1,   HDAC↓, 2,   HH↝, 1,   IGF-1↓, 1,   mTOR↓, 3,   NOTCH↓, 1,   NOTCH1↓, 3,   PI3K↓, 6,   PI3K↑, 2,   STAT3↓, 2,   TOP1↓, 1,   TRPM7↓, 1,   TumCG↓, 5,   Wnt↓, 2,  

Migration

AXL↓, 1,   Ca+2↓, 1,   Ca+2↑, 3,   ER-α36↓, 1,   F-actin↓, 1,   p‑FAK↓, 1,   MMP2↓, 4,   MMP9↓, 3,   MMPs↓, 2,   TGF-β↓, 1,   TGF-β1↓, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumCMig↓, 4,   TumCP↓, 10,   TumCP↑, 1,   TumMeta↓, 4,   Vim↓, 1,   β-catenin/ZEB1↓, 3,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature

angioG↓, 6,   ATF4↑, 1,   EGFR↓, 1,   HIF-1↓, 2,   Hif1a↓, 2,   VEGF↓, 4,   VEGFR2↓, 1,  

Barriers & Transport

CellMemb↑, 1,   GLUT1↓, 1,   P-gp↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX1↓, 1,   COX1↑, 1,   COX2↓, 6,   CXCR4↓, 1,   HCAR2↑, 1,   IL12↑, 1,   IL2↑, 1,   IL6↓, 5,   IL8↓, 2,   Imm↑, 4,   Inflam↓, 6,   NF-kB↓, 10,   NF-kB↑, 1,   PD-L1↓, 3,   PGE2↓, 1,   PSA↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 4,   TNF-α↑, 1,  

Protein Aggregation

NLRP3↓, 1,  

Hormonal & Nuclear Receptors

CDK6↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

BioAv↓, 3,   BioAv↑, 6,   ChemoSen↑, 22,   ChemoSen⇅, 1,   ChemoSen∅, 2,   Dose?, 1,   Dose↑, 2,   Dose↝, 5,   eff↓, 2,   eff↑, 14,   eff↝, 2,   MDR1↓, 1,   RadioS↑, 8,   selectivity↑, 9,  

Clinical Biomarkers

AFP↓, 1,   ALAT↓, 1,   EGFR↓, 1,   GutMicro↑, 2,   IL6↓, 5,   e-LDH↑, 1,   PD-L1↓, 3,   PSA↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

AntiCan↑, 10,   AntiTum↑, 5,   cardioP↑, 3,   chemoP↑, 46,   chemoPv↑, 2,   ChemoSideEff↓, 1,   hepatoP↑, 2,   hepatoP∅, 1,   neuroP↑, 2,   OS↓, 1,   OS↑, 4,   Pain↓, 1,   QoL↑, 3,   radioP↑, 6,   RenoP↑, 1,   RenoP∅, 1,   Risk↓, 6,   toxicity↓, 1,   TumVol↓, 1,   Weight↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 214

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

antiOx↑, 12,   Catalase↑, 4,   GPx↑, 5,   GSH↑, 6,   GSR↑, 1,   GSTs↑, 2,   HO-1↓, 1,   HO-1↑, 3,   Keap1↓, 1,   lipid-P↓, 4,   MDA↓, 4,   MPO↓, 1,   NQO1↑, 1,   NRF2↑, 7,   ROS↓, 13,   ROS↝, 1,   ROS∅, 2,   SAM-e↑, 1,   SOD↑, 6,   SOD1↑, 1,   SOD2↑, 1,   TAC↑, 1,   TBARS↓, 1,  

Metal & Cofactor Biology

IronCh↑, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics

ATP↝, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

Acetyl-CoA↓, 1,   ALAT↓, 2,   AMPK↑, 1,   BUN↓, 1,   CRM↓, 1,   H2S↑, 1,   LDH↓, 4,   NAD↝, 1,   NADPH↑, 1,   SIRT1↑, 1,  

Cell Death

Akt↓, 2,   Casp3↓, 1,   iNOS↓, 1,   necrosis↓, 1,  

Transcription & Epigenetics

other↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

mTORC1↓, 1,   p300↓, 1,   PI3K↓, 1,   STAT3↓, 1,   TRPM7↓, 1,  

Migration

AntiAg↑, 2,   Ca+2↝, 1,   serineP↓, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature

angioG↓, 1,   NO↓, 1,  

Barriers & Transport

BBB↑, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 3,   IL10↑, 1,   IL17↓, 1,   IL1β↓, 1,   IL6↓, 3,   Imm↑, 2,   Inflam↓, 11,   NF-kB↓, 5,   PGE2↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 4,   VitD↑, 1,  

Protein Aggregation

Aβ↓, 1,  

Hormonal & Nuclear Receptors

testos↑, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

BioAv↓, 2,   BioAv↑, 2,   BioAv↝, 1,   Dose?, 1,   Dose↑, 1,   Dose↝, 2,   eff↑, 5,   Half-Life↝, 2,   selectivity↑, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers

ALAT↓, 2,   ALP↓, 1,   AST↓, 3,   BMD↑, 2,   BMPs↑, 1,   BP↓, 1,   Calcium↑, 1,   creat↓, 2,   GutMicro↑, 3,   hs-CRP↓, 1,   IL6↓, 3,   LDH↓, 4,   Mag↑, 1,   VitD↑, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

AntiAge↑, 2,   AntiCan↑, 1,   AntiDiabetic↑, 1,   cardioP↑, 4,   chemoP↑, 5,   chemoPv↑, 1,   ChemoSideEff↓, 1,   cognitive↓, 1,   cognitive↑, 2,   hepatoP↑, 3,   memory↑, 2,   motorD↑, 1,   neuroP↑, 7,   Obesity↓, 2,   Pain↓, 1,   RenoP↑, 1,   Risk↓, 1,   toxicity↓, 6,   toxicity↝, 1,  

Infection & Microbiome

Bacteria↓, 1,   Sepsis↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 108

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: chemoP, ChemoProtective
18 Chemotherapy
11 Silymarin (Milk Thistle) silibinin
9 Selenium
7 Thymoquinone
6 Hydrogen Gas
6 Selenite (Sodium)
5 Allicin (mainly Garlic)
5 Cisplatin
5 Radiotherapy/Radiation
4 Astragalus
4 Anti-oxidants
4 Curcumin
4 Quercetin
4 Honokiol
4 Lycopene
3 doxorubicin
3 Astaxanthin
3 Coenzyme Q10
3 EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate)
3 diet Short Term Fasting
3 HydroxyTyrosol
3 Luteolin
3 Melatonin
2 Alpha-Lipoic-Acid
2 Apigenin (mainly Parsley)
2 Ashwagandha(Withaferin A)
2 beta-glucans
2 Brucea javanica
2 brusatol
2 Boron
2 Butyrate
2 Carvacrol
2 Thymol-Thymus vulgaris
2 Shilajit/Fulvic Acid
2 Metformin
2 Magnetic Fields
2 Oleuropein
2 Selenium NanoParticles
2 Urolithin
1 Silver-NanoParticles
1 Anzaroot, Astragalus fasciculifolius Bioss
1 Atorvastatin
1 immunotherapy
1 Baicalein
1 Berberine
1 Gold NanoParticles
1 Betulinic acid
1 Bromelain
1 Paclitaxel
1 Carnosic acid
1 Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE)
1 Propolis -bee glue
1 Cat’s Claw
1 Chlorogenic acid
1 Chlorophyllin
1 Chocolate
1 Chrysin
1 Vitamin E
1 Calorie Restriction Mimetics
1 HydroxyCitric Acid
1 Garcinol
1 diet Plant based
1 Disulfiram
1 Copper and Cu NanoParticles
1 Ellagic acid
1 Docetaxel
1 Exercise
1 Fisetin
1 γ-linolenic acid (Borage Oil)
1 5-fluorouracil
1 Magnolol
1 Magnetic Field Rotating
1 Naringin
1 Phenylbutyrate
1 Phenethyl isothiocyanate
1 Piperine
1 Psoralidin
1 benzo(a)pyrene
1 Rosmarinic acid
1 irinotecan
1 Sulforaphane (mainly Broccoli)
1 Shikonin
1 Squalene
1 Zerumbone
Query results interpretion may depend on "conditions" listed in the research papers.
Such Conditions may include : 
  -low or high Dose
  -format for product, such as nano of lipid formations
  -different cell line effects
  -synergies with other products 
  -if effect was for normal or cancerous cells
Filter Conditions: Pro/AntiFlg:%  IllCat:%  CanType:%  Cells:%  prod#:%  Target#:1171  State#:%  Dir#:2
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