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A comprehensive evaluation of the therapeutic potential of silibinin: a ray of hope in cancer treatment.
Ray, Pantha Prodip; Islam, Mohammad Ashraful; Islam, Mohammad Safiqul; Han, Aixia; Geng, Peiwu; Aziz, Md Abdul; Mamun, Abdullah Al.
Afiliación
  • Ray PP; Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Islam MA; Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Islam MS; Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
  • Han A; Key Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui of The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, China.
  • Geng P; Key Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui of The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, China.
  • Aziz MA; Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Mamun AA; Key Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui of The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, China.
Front Pharmacol ; 15: 1349745, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38487172
ABSTRACT
Natural compounds hold promise in the search for cancer therapies due to their unique chemical structures and combinations that may effectively combat cancer while minimizing toxicity and side effects compared to conventional treatments. Silibinin, a natural lignan, has been found to possess strong anti-cancer activity against several types of human cancers based on emerging research. This study aims to provide an overview of the therapeutic potential of silibinin in the treatment and prevention of cancers. A comprehensive search was conducted using various internet databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect to identify relevant research papers. Silibinin has been shown to exhibit anticancer activity against several types of cancers, including liver, lungs, breast, prostate, colorectal, skin, and bladder cancers. Its multifaceted mechanisms of action contribute to its therapeutic effects. Silibinin exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-metastatic, and anti-angiogenic activities, making it a promising candidate for cancer therapy. One of the key mechanisms underlying the anticancer effects of silibinin is its ability to modulate multiple signaling pathways involved in cancer development and progression. It can inhibit the activation of various oncogenic pathways, including PI3K/Akt, NF-κB, Wnt/ß-catenin, and MAPK pathways, thereby suppressing cancer cell proliferation, inducing cell cycle arrest, and promoting apoptosis. Silibinin possesses great potential as an effective treatment agent for cancer. The multifaceted mechanisms of action, favorable safety profile, and potential synergistic effects of silibinin with conventional therapies make it an attractive candidate for further investigation and development as a cancer treatment. However, more extensive clinical studies are necessary to fully establish the efficacy, optimal dosage, and long-term effects of silibinin in cancer treatment.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Front Pharmacol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Bangladesh Pais de publicación: Suiza

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Front Pharmacol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Bangladesh Pais de publicación: Suiza