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The Role of Natural Compounds in Cancer and Inflammation

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 968

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Dr. Elia Ranzato

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DiSIT-Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, Viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
Interests: wound healing; cell signalling; honeybee products; natural products; honey; confocal microscopy; Ca2+ signalling; oxidative stress
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Dear Colleagues,

Natural products are treasures given to us by nature. Millions of years of evolution have allowed most natural products to develop specific biological activities. An increasing number of studies have shown that natural products possess anticancer, anti-inflammatory and other beneficial properties. These natural products can inhibit the growth and spread of tumors and tumor cells. They can also improve human immunity to help the body resist cancer. Therefore, the application of natural products in the field of medicine is becoming increasingly important. With further research on natural products, more medicines have been developed, such as aspirin and resveratrol. Many natural products have complex structures and various activities, which play an important role in organic synthesis and biological activity research. This Special Issue aims to collect papers focused on the discovery of new natural products and the elucidation of their role in cancer, autoimmune conditions and other diseases. Both research articles and reviews are welcome.

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Keywords

  • natural compounds
  • oxidative stress
  • anti-cancer
  • anti-inflammatory
  • natural product synthesis and biological activities

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Evaluating the Anti-Osteoarthritis Potential of Standardized Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract in Alleviating Knee Joint Pathology and Inflammation in Osteoarthritis-Induced Models
by Yean-Jung Choi, Jae In Jung, Jaewoo Bae, Jae Kyoung Lee and Eun Ji Kim
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(6), 3218; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25063218 - 12 Mar 2024
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Osteoarthritis is a widespread chronic degenerative disease marked by the deterioration of articular cartilage, modifications in subchondral bone, and a spectrum of symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and disability. Ultimately, this condition impairs the patient’s quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the [...] Read more.
Osteoarthritis is a widespread chronic degenerative disease marked by the deterioration of articular cartilage, modifications in subchondral bone, and a spectrum of symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and disability. Ultimately, this condition impairs the patient’s quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of standardized Boswellia serrata gum resin extract (BSRE) in a rat model of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis. A total of 60 rats were allocated into six groups: normal control group (NC), osteoarthritis control (injected with MIA, OC), O + B50 (injected with MIA and treated with 50 mg/kg body weight (BW) BSRE), O + B75 (injected with MIA and treated with 75 mg/kg BW BSRE), O + B100 (injected with MIA and treated with 100 mg/kg BW BSRE), and O + M (injected with MIA and treated with 150 mg/kg BW methyl sulfonyl methane). Several parameters, including knee joint swelling, histopathological changes, and the expression of collagen type II alpha 1 (COL2A1) and aggrecan, were comprehensively assessed. Concurrently, the serum levels and mRNA expression of inflammatory mediators, cytokines, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) were analyzed in both the serum and knee joint synovium. The results demonstrated that BSRE significantly mitigated knee joint swelling, cartilage destruction, and tissue deformation. Notably, BSRE administration markedly upregulated the expression of COL2A1 and aggrecan while concurrently reducing levels of nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, leukotriene B4, interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. Furthermore, a substantial decrease was observed in the mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, 5-lipoxygenase, IL-6, TNF-α and MMP-3 and -13, thereby indicating promising therapeutic implications for osteoarthritis. In conclusion, BSRE exhibited anti-inflammatory properties and inhibited cartilage matrix degradation in a rat model of MIA-induced osteoarthritis, with the O + B100 group showing significant reductions in swelling and notable improvements in joint cartilage damage. These findings illuminate the preventive and therapeutic potential of BSRE for osteoarthritis treatment, emphasizing the criticality of exhaustive evaluation of novel compounds. Full article
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