Synergistic Anti-tumor Effect of KLF4 and Curcumin in Human Gastric Carcinoma Cell Line

Ji, Jun; Wang, Heshuang; Gao, Yanyan; Sang, Limin; Zhang, Li

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.18.7747

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“…Triptolide has strong liver and kidney toxicities, and when combined with curcumin, they exert synergistic anti-cancer effects in ovarian cancer, as well as reduce the side effects of triptolide [60]. In addition, adriamycin, sildenafil, 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, sorafenib, Kruppellike factor 4, emodin, docosahexaene acid and apigenin are shown to exhibit synergistic effects with curcumin [61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71]. Similarly, copper supplementation significantly enhances the anti-tumor effects of curcumin in several oral cancer cells [72], while epigallocatechin-3-gallic acid ester (EGCG) increases the ability of curcumin to inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in human uterine leiomyosarcoma SKN cells [73].…”

Section: Curcuminmentioning

confidence: 99%

Naturally occurring anti-cancer compounds: shining from Chinese herbal medicine

et al. 2019

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Numerous natural products originated from Chinese herbal medicine exhibit anti-cancer activities, including antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-metastatic, anti-angiogenic effects, as well as regulate autophagy, reverse multidrug resistance, balance immunity, and enhance chemotherapy in vitro and in vivo. To provide new insights into the critical path ahead, we systemically reviewed the most recent advances (reported since 2011) on the key compounds with anti-cancer effects derived from Chinese herbal medicine (curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, berberine, artemisinin, ginsenoside Rg3, ursolic acid, silibinin, emodin, triptolide, cucurbitacin B, tanshinone I, oridonin, shikonin, gambogic acid, artesunate, wogonin, β-elemene, and cepharanthine) in scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, Scopus, and Clinical Trials). With a broader perspective, we focused on their recently discovered and/or investigated pharmacological effects, novel mechanism of action, relevant clinical studies, and their innovative applications in combined therapy and immunomodulation. In addition, the present review has extended to describe other promising compounds including dihydroartemisinin, ginsenoside Rh2, compound K, cucurbitacins D, E, I, tanshinone IIA and cryptotanshinone in view of their potentials in cancer therapy. Up to now, the evidence about the immunomodulatory effects and clinical trials of natural anti-cancer compounds from Chinese herbal medicine is very limited, and further research is needed to monitor their immunoregulatory effects and explore their mechanisms of action as modulators of immune checkpoints.

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Section: Curcuminmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Besides, the combination of Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) overexpression and curcumin had significant anti-proliferation, pro-apoptosis and anti-invasion effects on human gastric carcinoma cells, indicating that KLF4 was a potential therapeutic target, and curcumin was a promising therapeutic drug in stomach cancer [62]. In addition, lymphatic vessel density was reduced by curcumin in an in vivo human gastric cancer model, lymphatic vessel endothelial receptor 1 (LYVE-1), prospero homeobox 1 (Prox-1), podoplanin, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR-3) mRNA expression were down-regulated, which indicated gastric cancer lymph node metastasis might be inhibited by curcumin [63].…”

Section: Turmeric and Curcuminmentioning

confidence: 99%

Spices for Prevention and Treatment of Cancers

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Spices have been widely used as food flavorings and folk medicines for thousands of years. Numerous studies have documented the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of spices, which might be related to prevention and treatment of several cancers, including lung, liver, breast, stomach, colorectum, cervix, and prostate cancers. Several spices are potential sources for prevention and treatment of cancers, such as Curcuma longa (tumeric), Nigella sativa (black cumin), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic), Crocus sativus (saffron), Piper nigrum (black pepper) and Capsicum annum (chili pepper), which contained several important bioactive compounds, such as curcumin, thymoquinone, piperine and capsaicin. The main mechanisms of action include inducing apoptosis, inhibiting proliferation, migration and invasion of tumors, and sensitizing tumors to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This review summarized recent studies on some spices for prevention and treatment of cancers, and special attention was paid to bioactive components and mechanisms of action.

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“…At present, treatment strategies for leukemia remain unsatisfactory, thus it is imperative to fully elucidate the molecular mechanisms of leukemia. It will be undoubtedly a general trend that molecular therapy combined with anti-leukemia natural compound are employed in leukemia treatment (5).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Synergistic effect of HMGB1 knockdown and cordycepin in the K562 human chronic myeloid leukemia cell line

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et al. 2015

Molecular Medicine Reports

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The high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein is a DNA-binding nuclear protein, which is overexpressed in leukemia cells. Cordycepin is characterized by strong antileukemic properties and is regarded as an effective natural compound for leukemia therapy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of HMGB1 knockdown and cordycepin treatment on proliferation, apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and adhesion of K562 human chronic myeloid leukemia cells. The Cell Counting kit‑8 assay was used to determine the proliferation of K562 cells. The cell cycle and apoptosis of K562 cells was determined using flow cytometric analysis. In addition, a cell adhesion assay was performed. Western blotting was used to determine the protein expression of cyclooxygenase 2, Bax, receptor for advanced glycation end-products and Bcl‑2. The data collected demonstrated that HMGB1 knockdown combined with cordycepin treatment had significant anti‑proliferative and pro‑apoptotic effects. In addition, it increased the ROS levels and reduced the adhesion of K562 cells. It was also identified that HMGB1 knockdown had synergistic effects with cordycepin, which aided in accelerating apoptosis, and inhibiting proliferation and adhesion in chronic myeloid leukemia cells. These results indicated that HMGB1 may be used as a potential therapeutic target, with cordycepin having potential as an auxiliary drug. Therefore, it is suggested that HMGB1 knockdown and corycepin treatement may present a promising therapeutic strategy for leukemia.

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Synergistic Anti-tumor Effect of KLF4 and Curcumin in Human Gastric Carcinoma Cell Line

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Naturally occurring anti-cancer compounds: shining from Chinese herbal medicine

Naturally occurring anti-cancer compounds: shining from Chinese herbal medicine

Spices for Prevention and Treatment of Cancers

Synergistic effect of HMGB1 knockdown and cordycepin in the K562 human chronic myeloid leukemia cell line

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