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Objective:To study the effect of Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe on transplanted tumors in breast cancer mice through in vivo experiments, in order to explore the efficacy and mechanism of Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe on breast cancer patients. Methods:45 BaL B/c female mice were selected to establish the transplanted tumor model of breast cancer. All the transplanted tumor models of breast cancer mice were randomly divided into five groups: the control group (intragastric administration of normal saline), the low, medium and high dose group of Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe (intragastric administration of different doses of Sanjie Xiaoliu Decoction), and the paclitaxel group (intraperitoneal injection of paclitaxel). After 24 days of continuous administration, the diet and activities of mice were observed; the body weight, weight and volume changes of transplanted tumor mice were recorded, and the tumor inhibition rate was calculated. Western blot was used to detect the expression of epithelial mesenchymal transformation related proteins (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, Vimentin) in the transplanted tumor tissues of mice in each group.Results:(1) The food intake and activity status of mice treated with Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe were less affected by the transplanted tumor of breast cancer. (2) The volume and weight of transplanted tumor in the treat groups were smaller than those in the control group (all P<0.01), and the volume of transplanted tumor in the middle dose group of Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe was smaller than that in the low dose group ( P<0.05). The tumor inhibition rates among the treatment groups were: Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe medium dose group 52.4%, paclitaxel group 40.3%, Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe low dose group 39.5%, Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe high dose group 34.1%. (3) The results of Western blot showed that the expression level of E-cadherin in the transplanted tumor tissue of the treat groups was higher than that in the control group, and the expression levels of N-cadherin and Vimentin were lower than that in the control group, with statistically significant difference (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe can improve the weakness and reduced consumption of breast cancer mice, which can inhibit the tumor mass growth in mice to a certain extent. Its mechanism may be that Sanjie Xiaoliu Recipe can inhibit the epithelial mesenchymal transformation of breast cancer and the invasion and metastasis of breast cancer.
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Rhodiolae Crenulatae Radix et Rhizoma is a precious traditional Chinese medicine and has extensive pharmacological effects, such as anti-hypoxic, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, lowing blood sugar, heart and brain protection. It has been applied to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, nervous diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases, fracture problems, emotional stress, and skin diseases. The present review summarized the literature about its clinical use, which would provide a reference for further utilization.
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Clinically traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been proven to possess obvious anti-tumor effects. It is critical to further explore the effective components and the corresponding mechanism of the TCM against target cells, which also has great significance for developing novel nano-TCM formulations for clinical treatment of tumor. This paper systematically reviews the anti-tumor effects of Chinese herbal compound and the anti-tumor mechanism of single herb. We also summarized the progress in the current traditional nano-TCM preparations. Taking the shikonin in Herba Arnebiae as an example, using the nano-material self-assembly technology, we discussed the design of novel nano-macromolecule TCM formulations while considering the mechanism of single herb and the clinical obstacles.
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A large number of studies have shown that berberine exerts an anti-tumor effect mainly by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, inducing cancer cell death, inhibiting cancer cell metastasis and invasion, regulating the expression of endogenous oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, affecting the activity of cancer-related enzymes, exerting an anti-oxidative stress effect, correcting abnormal glucose metabolism, and inhibiting the activity of nuclear factor-kappa B and its pathways. In vivo and in vitro studies have shown than berberine has a marked clinical effect in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with various pharmacological actions and molecular regulatory mechanisms. This article reviews the role and mechanism of berberine, an active component of traditional Chinese medicines including Coptis chinensis, in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and thus reveals the clinical effect of berberine in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. In future, new dosage forms should be developed to improve its bioavailability and form effective therapeutic regimens for clinical application.
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Malignant tumor is one of the important diseases that affect human health. The occurrence and development of tumors are closely related to the imbalance of immune function. When the body’s immune function is low or suppressed, the traditional treatment methods can not improve the survival of cancer patients. Therefore, improving immunity and reducing immune tolerance have become one of the hotspots in anti-tumor research. Studies have shown that Chinese medicine can regulate T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, natural killer cells and macrophages, so as to improve the body’s immunity and inhibit the occurrence and development of tumors. This article reviews the role of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating tumor immunity and inhibiting tumor progression.
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Objective To explore the efficacy ofTiaogan-Bushen-Xiaoji recipe (TGBSXJ Recipe) on overall survival and progression free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced breast cancer.Methods A total of 105 patients with advanced breast cancer, who received the first-line treatment, were divided into two groups, 56 cases in the control group and 49 in the experimental group. The control group received standard therapy according to guidelines, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, endocrine therapy and treatment of bisphosphonates.The experimental group received the treatment of TGBSXJ Recipe besides the standard therapy. The overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and Karnofsky (KPS) of the patients in two groups were observed and compared. The treatment ended with the sighs of the observation ending, the second progress for the disease or death.Results The overall survival of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group [OS: 58.2(50.7-65.8)/monthsvs. 43.8(30.6-51.6)/months,P=0.040]. The PFS of the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group [PFS: 30.7(23.8-37.7)/monthsvs. 15.2(11.3-19.1)/months,P=0.001]. The KPS of the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group (88.6 ± 10.0vs. 80.5 ± 19.0,t=2.654). The PFS of the triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in the experimental group was significantly higher than control group [(25.1(12.1-38.0)/monthsvs. 9.9(4.7-15.0)/months,P=0.038].Conclusions The TGBSXJ recipe could extend the OS and PFS and improve the life quality of the patients with advanced breast cancer. In this study, no severe adverse effects had been found in the experimental group.
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This article collects related literatures which is about the Chinese medicine adjuvant treatment of bladder urothelial carcinoma, and sums up the etiology, pathogenesis and TCM auxiliary treatment methods of this disease. Through the analysis, it is believed that the pathogeny of the disease is mainly concentrated in the aspects of damp, heat, blood stasis and poison. The literature on the adjuvant treatment of bladder urothelial carcinoma mainly focuses on the treatment of syndrome differentiation, postoperative recovery, postoperative perfusion, adjuvant chemotherapy and palliative therapy. The progress of its research is summarized as follows.
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Xihuang pill,a famous anticancer traditional Chinese medicine formula,has curative effect in clinical application. It can inhibit the growth and invasion of tumor cells and cancer stem cells,prevent angiogenesis,and reverse the tumor immunosup-pressive microenvironment. This review summarizes the reported Xihuang pill' s anticancer mechanism and clinical application on colorectal cancer,breast cancer,liver cancer,so as to provide a reference for the further research and development on anticancer ap-plication of Xihuang pill.
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Objective To study the antitumor effects of three different extracts from Pedicellus Melo on the proliferation of cancer cells in vitro, and discuss the possible mechanism. Methods Pedicellus Melo was extracted by water, 75%ethanol and 95%ethanol, respectively. The anti-cancer activities in vitro were detected by MTT assay on five tumor cell lines SGC-7901, NCI-H460, SMMC-7721, K562 and L929 cells. Flow cytometry was used to detect the cell cycle and apoptosis of different cell groups. Results After 72-hour treatment with water, 75%ethanol and 95%ethanol extracts, inhibitory effects were found in five tumor cell lines, which showed dose-dependent manner on the proliferation of the cells. The IC50 values were significantly lower in the two ethanol extracts than those of water extract (P<0.05) . And the IC50 values of 95%ethanol extract on SGC-7901, SMMC-7721, K562 and L929 cells were significantly lower than those of 75% ethanol extract (P <0.05). All the extracts were sensitive to SGC-7901 cells. Apoptotic rates of SGC-7901 cells treated with 95%ethanol extract of the concentrations of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mg/L for 48 hours were (8.32 ± 0.55)%, (11.06 ± 1.15)%and (12.25±1.51)%. The cell cycle was arrested in S and G2/M phases. Conclusion Results demonstrate that 95%ethanol extract of Pedicellus Melo has significant inhibitory effect on SGC-7901 cells in vitro, which may be related to the induced apoptosis and the inhibition of cell division.
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Objective To study the anti-tumor effects of alcohol extraction of Coix stalk objects on H22 tumor-bearing mice. Methods The animal model of tumor bearing mice with H22 ascitic tumor cells was established. Eighty-four model mice were randomly and equally divided into Coix stalk extract groups 1-5 (10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 g/kg), model control group and cyclophosphamide group. Mice were treated orally with Coix stalk alcohol extraction solution (10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 g/kg), cyclophosphamide 0.02 g/kg and normal saline once a day for 8 days for Coix stalk extract group, cyclophosphamide group and model control group. The mouse activity, the size and the appearance of time of abdominal swelling, and changes of hair, feeding and drinking water quantity were observed in groups of mice. The solid tumor mass was measured in H22 tumor-bearing mice. The tumor inhibitory rate, liver index, spleen index and thymus index were calculated. Results The axillary tumor muster was found first in model control group with the fastest growth, reduced independent activity, decreased appetite and dim in hair color, followed by the Coix stalk extract group 1 and group 2. The last was Coix stalk extract group 5 and cyclophosphamide group. The solid tumor mass were (0.47±0.18), (0.37± 0.13), (0.34±0.10), (0.30±0.11) and (0.28±0.09) mg for Coix stalk alcohol extract groups 1-5, which were significantly lower than those of model control group (0.60 mg±0.21 mg, F=5.700,P<0.05). The tumor inhibition rates were 21.67%, 38.33%, 43.33%, 50.00%, 53.33%and 60.00%in Coix stalk extract groups 1-5 and cyclophosphamide group. The liver index, spleen index and thymus index were lower in cyclophosphamide group and Coix stalk alcohol extract groups than those of model control group (except for the spleen index of Coix stalk extract group 1). The liver index was lower in Coix stalk ethanol extract groups than that of cyclophosphamide group. There were no significant differences in the spleen index, thymus index between Coix stalk ethanol extract groups and cyclophosphamide group. Conclusion Coix stalk alcohol extract has inhibitory effects on the tumor and liver damage in H22 mice.
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Objective: To investigate the anti-tumor effects of tanshinone II A (TS II A) and its nanoparticles (TS-NP) against hepatoma in mice and possible mechanism. Methods: TS-NP was prepared by emulsion-solvent evaporation method. Hepatoma model was established in mice. The cell apoptotic index was tested by TUNEL staining, and expression of p33 mitogen activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and tumor growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) were detected by immunohistochemistry (SP method). Results: The weight of tumor in TS II A and TS-NP groups at different dosages was significantly lower than that in NS group (P < 0.01), and the survival time of mice in TS II A and TS-NP groups was significantly longer than that in NS group (P < 0.01). The apoptotic index of hepatoma cells in TS II A and TS-NP groups was increased compared with NS group (P < 0.01). The therapeutic outcome was more superior in TS-NP group than TS II A group at the same dosage. After treatment with TS II A and TS-NP, the expression of p38 MAPK was increased, but the expression of TGFβ1 was decreased (P < 0.01). The expression of p38 MAPK negatively correlated with TGFβ1 (r = -0.873, P < 0.001). Conclusion: TS II A and TS-NP could inhibit the growth of hepatoma and prolong the survival time of mice. The therapeutic outcome of TS-NP-treated group is better than that of TS II A-treated group at the same dosage. The anti-hepatoma mechanism may be associated with upregulation of the expression of p38 MAPK and downregulation of the expression of TGFβ1 which further inhibites cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
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Objective: To study the inhibitory effects of periplocin from cortex periplocae (CPP) on proliferation of human esophageal carcinoma TE-13 cells and the related mechanism for cell cycle arrest. Methods: The inhibitory effects of CPP on the growth of TE-13 cells were measured by MTT assay. The morphological changes of TE-13 cells were analyzed by Gimsa staining. Detection of cell apoptosis and cell cycles were performed by flow cytometry. Protein expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase CDK2 and CDK4 were analyzed by Western blotting assay. Results:CPP significantly inhibited the proliferation of TE-13 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner (P 0.05). CDK4 expression was inhibites by CPP at different concentrations, but the expression of CDK2 had no marked changes (P > 0.05). Conclusion: CPP significantly inhibites the growth of TE-13 cells. The action mechanism may be related with induction of cell cycle blocking and apoptosis.
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Objective: To observe the effect of traditional Chinese medicine, realgar, on apoptosis and angiogenesis of ovarian carcinoma cells. Methods: The anti-tumor effects of realgar were observed in nude mice bearing ovarian transplanted carcinoma. Apoptosis and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor were determined by flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and immunohistochemical methods. Results: Realgar induced apoptosis and inhibited the growth of ovarian transplanted tumors in nude mice. Realgar also blocked the angiogenesis, inhibited the DNA synthesis, and prolonged the survival time of nude mice. Conclusion: Realgar exerted its anti-tumor effect through multiple pathways such as inducing apoptosis, blocking angiogenesis, inhibiting DNA synthesis and had a wide foreground for application.