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Abstract Title:

Lonicera japonica Thunb. Induces caspase-dependent apoptosis through death receptors and suppression of AKT in U937 human leukemic cells.

Abstract Source:

Phytother Res. 2018 Mar ;32(3):504-513. Epub 2017 Nov 29. PMID: 29193390

Abstract Author(s):

Cheol Park, Won Sup Lee, Min-Ho Han, Kyoung Seob Song, Su-Hyun Hong, Arulkumar Nagappan, Gi-Young Kim, Gon Sup Kim, Jin-Myung Jung, Chung Ho Ryu, Sung Chul Shin, Soon Chan Hong, Yung Hyun Choi

Article Affiliation:

Cheol Park

Abstract:

Decoctions obtained from the dried flowers of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Indongcho) have been utilized in folk remedies against inflammatory diseases. Recently, many agents that have used for inflammatory diseases are showing anticancer effects. Here, we have isolated polyphenols extracted from lyophilized Lonicera japonica Thunb (PELJ) and investigated the anticancer effects of PELJ on U937 cells. Here, we demonstrated that PELJ induced apoptosis by upregulation of DR4 and Fas, and further it is augmented by suppression of XIAP. In addition, The PELJ-induced apoptosis is at least in part by blocking PI3K/Akt pathway. These findings suggest that PELJ may provide evidence of anticancer activities on U937 cells. Further study for detailed mechanism and the effects on animal models is warranted to determine whether PELJ provide more conclusive evidence that PELJ which may provide a beneficial effect for treating cancer.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic : CK(6986) : AC(6931)

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