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  • Oncology
  • Natural Products

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  • Atractylodin is a primary active component of Atractylodis Rhizoma.
  • It exhibits diverse pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor effects.
  • Research interest in atractylodin has grown due to its therapeutic potential.

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  • To review the pharmacological effects of atractylodin, with a focus on its antitumor mechanisms.
  • To elucidate how atractylodin influences key biological processes in cancer treatment.
  • To provide a basis for clinical applications and new drug development.

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  • Literature review of existing research on atractylodin's pharmacology.
  • Analysis of signaling pathways modulated by atractylodin in cancer cells.
  • Examination of atractylodin's effects on apoptosis, cell cycle, autophagy, and metastasis.

Main Results:

  • Atractylodin induces cancer cell apoptosis by downregulating the Notch signaling pathway.
  • It promotes autophagy via pathways including PI3K/AKT/mTOR, p38MAPK, and Sirt1/p-AMPK.
  • Atractylodin causes G1/M and G2/M cell cycle arrest and inhibits cancer cell invasion and metastasis by regulating Wnt and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling.

Conclusions:

  • Atractylodin demonstrates multifaceted antitumor activity through various molecular mechanisms.
  • Understanding these pathways provides a foundation for developing atractylodin-based cancer therapies.
  • Further research can explore its clinical efficacy and optimize its use in oncology.