ArticleOncoTargets and therapy2020
SSPH I, a Novel Anti-Cancer Saponin, Inhibits Autophagy and Induces Apoptosis via ROS Accumulation and ERK1/2 Signaling Pathway in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells.
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- Anticancer potential of natural bioactive compounds saponins in glioblastoma multiforme.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
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- Ferroptosis in Cancer Therapy: Mechanisms, Small Molecule Inducers, and Novel Approaches.Drug design, development and therapy · 2024Review
- SSPH I, A Novel Anti-cancer Saponin, Inhibits EMT and Invasion and Migration of NSCLC by Suppressing MAPK/ERK1/2 and PI3K/AKT/ mTOR Signaling Pathways.Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery · 2024Article
- Ferroptosis targeting natural compounds as a promising approach for developing potent liver cancer agents.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Review
- Network pharmacology-based approach uncovers the JAK/STAT signaling mechanism underlyingAmerican journal of translational research · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionSaponin of
methodsMTT and colony forming assays were used to detect cell viability and cell proliferation. Hoechst 33,258 staining and flow cytometry were used to determine apoptosis and ROS production. The apoptosis and autophagy-related protein expression levels were evaluated via Western blot assay. Characteristics of autophagy and apoptosis were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Lysosomal activity was stained with Lyso-Tracker Red and Magic Red Cathepsin B.
resultsThe results showed that SSPH I exhibited potent anti-cancer activity and proliferation in HepG2 and BEL-7402 cells and inhibited HepG2 cells through inhibiting autophagy and promoting apoptosis. The mechanistic study indicated that the inhibition of autophagy of SSPH I was mediated by blocking autophagosome-lysosome fusion. Additionally, we found that SSPH I could mediate the activation of MAPK/ERK1/2 signaling pathway, and the use of NAC (ROS inhibitor) and U0126 (MEK1/2 inhibitor) converted the effect of SSPH I on apoptosis and autophagy in HepG2 cells.
conclusionThese data suggest that SSPH I induces tumor cells apoptosis and reduces autophagy in vitro by inducing ROS and activating MAPK/ERK1/2 signaling pathway, indicating that SSPH I might be a novel agent for the treatment of HCC.
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