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Ginsenoside Rg3: Potential Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Indication in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Maryam Nakhjavani1,2, Jennifer E Hardingham3,4, Helen M Palethorpe5,6

  • 1Molecular Oncology, Basil Hetzel Institute, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA 5011, Australia. maryam.nakhjavani@adelaide.edu.au.

Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 26, 2019
PubMed

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Ginsenosides, compounds from Ginseng root, show significant anti-cancer properties. This review focuses on ginsenoside Rg3

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Products

Background:

  • Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death globally.
  • Developing effective treatments with minimal patient toxicity is crucial.
  • Herbal compounds, specifically ginsenosides from Ginseng, are gaining attention for their therapeutic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the anti-cancer properties of ginsenosides.
  • To examine the mode of action of ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) in breast cancer.
  • To evaluate Rg3's potential as an anti-cancer treatment for breast cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies.
  • Analysis of *in vitro* breast cancer models.
  • Analysis of *in vivo* breast cancer models.

Main Results:

  • Ginsenosides exhibit significant anti-cancer properties across various cancer types.
  • Ginsenoside Rg3 demonstrates specific anti-cancer effects in breast cancer models.
  • The review synthesizes data on Rg3's mechanism of action and therapeutic value.

Conclusions:

  • Ginsenoside Rg3 shows promise as a potential therapeutic agent for breast cancer.
  • Further research into Rg3's efficacy and safety is warranted.
  • Natural compounds like Rg3 offer a potential avenue for novel breast cancer treatments.
Keywords:
AQP-1Ginsenoside Rg3angiogenesisbreast cancerepimer

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