ReviewPathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology2021
Saponins in Cancer Treatment: Current Progress and Future Prospects.
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- Research status and challenges of anti-tumor effects of natural saponins and their combination therapy.Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute · 2026Review
- Antiproliferative Effect of 24-Deoxysericoside From Terminalia macroptera Guill. & Perr. (Combretaceae) Against Breast Carcinoma: In Vitro, Molecular Docking and ADME Assessment.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
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- Improving Cytotoxicity of Saporin with Saponin SO1406 Isolated from the Roots of Saponaria Officinalis.Biomedicines · 2026Article
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- Modulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway by steroidal saponins: therapeutic implications in cancer.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
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- Prevention of Chromium-Induced Radiation-Chemical Oncogenesis, Including in Offspring, in an Experimental Model: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine research · 2025Review
- Plant-derived triterpenoid saponins: multifaceted roles and bioengineering prospects.Plant cell reports · 2025Review
- Targeting mitochondria and programmed cell death as potential interventions for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025Review
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Abstract
Saponins are steroidal or triterpenoid glycoside that is distinguished by the soap-forming nature. Different saponins have been characterized and purified and are gaining attention in cancer chemotherapy. Saponins possess high structural diversity, which is linked to the anticancer activities. Several studies have reported the role of saponins in cancer and the mechanism of actions, including cell-cycle arrest, antioxidant activity, cellular invasion inhibition, induction of apoptosis and autophagy. Despite the extensive research and significant anticancer effects of saponins, there are currently no known FDA-approved saponin-based anticancer drugs. This can be attributed to a number of limitations, including toxicities and drug-likeness properties. Recent studies have explored options such as combination therapy and drug delivery systems to ensure increased efficacy and decreased toxicity in saponin. This review discusses the current knowledge on different saponins, their anticancer activity and mechanisms of action, as well as promising research within the last two decades and recommendations for future studies.
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