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ReviewMedical oncology (Northwood, London, England)2024

Insights into Nimbolide molecular crosstalk and its anticancer properties.

Shabnum Shaheen, Sana Khalid, Khadija Aaliya, Ambreen Gul, Amna Hafeez, Muhammad Armaghan, Zainab M Almarhoon, Daniela Calina, Khushbukhat Khan, Javad Sharifi-Rad

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Review in Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Shabnum ShaheenDepartment of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sana KhalidDepartment of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Khadija AaliyaCentre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ambreen GulCentre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Amna HafeezDepartment of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Sector H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Muhammad ArmaghanDepartment of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Sector H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Zainab M AlmarhoonDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Daniela CalinaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania. daniela.calina@umfcv.ro.
Khushbukhat KhanCancer Clinical Research Unit, Trials360, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan. khushi-khan2011@hotmail.com.
Javad Sharifi-RadFacultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador. javad.sharifirad@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nimbolide, one of the main ingredients constituent of Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract, has garnered attention for its potential as an anticancer agent. Its efficacy against various cancers and chemopreventive action has been demonstrated through numerous in vivo and in vitro studies. This updated review aims to comprehensively explore the chemopreventive and anticancer properties of nimbolide, emphasizing its molecular mechanisms of action and potential therapeutic applications in oncology. The review synthesizes evidence from various studies that examine nimbolide's roles in apoptosis induction, anti-proliferation, cell death, metastasis inhibition, angiogenesis suppression, and modulation of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes. Nimbolide exhibits multifaceted anticancer activities, including the modulation of multiple cell signaling pathways related to inflammation, invasion, survival, growth, metastasis, and angiogenesis. However, its pharmacological development is still in the early stages, mainly due to limited pharmacokinetic and comprehensive long-term toxicological studies. Nimbolide shows promising anticancer and chemopreventive properties, but there is need for systematic preclinical pharmacokinetic and toxicological research. Such studies are essential for establishing safe dosage ranges for first-in-human clinical trials and further advancing nimbolide's development as a therapeutic agent against various cancers. The review highlights the potential of nimbolide in cancer treatment and underscores the importance of rigorous preclinical evaluation to realize its full therapeutic potential.

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LimoninsNeoplasmsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicApoptosisAzadirachtaCell ProliferationHumansSignal TransductionAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicLimoninsnimbolideAnticancer mechanismsAzadirachta indicaCell signaling pathwaysChemopreventionNimbolidePreclinical research

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