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Qian Zhao1, Cheng Peng1, Chuan Zheng1
1State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1166 Liutai Avenue, Chengdu 611137, China.
Autophagy is a cellular process vital for cell health and implicated in diseases like cancer. Natural products can modulate autophagy, offering potential for novel cancer treatments.
Area of Science:
- Cellular Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Oncology
Background:
- Autophagy is a fundamental cellular process involved in maintaining homeostasis.
- Dysregulation of autophagy is linked to various diseases, including cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and particularly cancer.
- Autophagy's dual role in cancer (promoter or suppressor) highlights its therapeutic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of autophagy in cellular homeostasis and disease.
- To systematically describe natural products that modulate autophagy.
- To explore the potential of these natural products as cancer therapeutics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of autophagy mechanisms.
- Systematic compilation of natural products affecting autophagy.
- Analysis of signaling pathways modulated by natural products.
Main Results:
- Autophagy is a key cellular response to stress and infection.
- Numerous natural products demonstrate the ability to induce or inhibit autophagy.
- These compounds show promise in preclinical studies against various cancers.
Conclusions:
- Natural products offer a promising avenue for developing autophagy-based cancer therapies.
- Modulating autophagy via natural compounds could provide new treatment strategies for ovarian, breast, and pancreatic cancers.
- Further research into these natural products is warranted for clinical application.
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