ArticleMolecular carcinogenesis2018
Role of AMPK and PPARα in the anti-skin cancer effects of ursolic acid.
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- The bioactivities of resveratrol and its naturally occurring derivatives on skin.Journal of food and drug analysis · 2021Pooled it
- Preclinical and clinical studies on Qin-Zhu-Liang-Xue decoction: insights from network pharmacology and implications for atopic dermatitis treatment.Frontiers of medicine · 2025Trial
- Identification of New Polyacetylenes fromMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Overview of Ursolic Acid Potential for the Treatment of Metabolic Disorders, Autoimmune Diseases, and Cancers via Nuclear Receptor Pathways.Biomedicines · 2023Review
- Recent Advances Regarding the Molecular Mechanisms of Triterpenic Acids: A Review (Part I).International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Impact of Phytochemicals on PPAR Receptors: Implications for Disease Treatments.PPAR research · 2022Review
- Pathogenesis of Keratinocyte Carcinomas and the Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Effect of the SIRT3-AMPK/PPAR pathway on invasion and migration of cervical cancer cells.International journal of clinical and experimental pathology · 2020Article
- Ursolic Acid Suppresses Cholesterol Biosynthesis and Exerts Anti-Cancer Effects in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019Article
- Role of AMPK and PPARα in the anti-skin cancer effects of ursolic acid.Molecular carcinogenesis · 2018Article
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Abstract
The phytonutrient ursolic acid (UA), present in apples, rosemary, and other plant sources, has anti-cancer properties in a number of systems, including skin cancers. However, few reports have examined upstream mechanisms by which UA may prevent or treat cancer. Recent reports have indicated UA induces death of cancer cell lines via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an energy-sensing kinase which possesses both pro-metabolic and anti-cancer effects. Other studies have shown UA activates peroxisome proliferator activated receptor α (PPARα) and the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). Here, we found the cytotoxic effect of UA in skin carcinoma cells required AMPK activation. In addition, two inhibitors of PPARα partially reversed the cytotoxic effects of UA, suggesting its effects are at least partially mediated through this receptor. Finally, inhibition of the GR did not reverse the effects of UA nor did this compound bind the GR under the conditions of experiments performed. Overall, studies elucidating the anti-cancer effects of UA may allow for the development of more potent analogues utilizing similar mechanisms. These studies may also reveal the mediators of any possible side effects or resistance mechanisms to UA therapy.
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