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ReviewMedical oncology (Northwood, London, England)2024

Carotenoids as modulators of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway: innovative strategies in cancer therapy.

Biswajit Kumar Utpal, Zerrouki Dehbia, B M Redwan Matin Zidan, Sherouk Hussein Sweilam, Laliteshwar Pratap Singh, M S Arunkumar, M Sona, Uttam Prasad Panigrahy, R Keerthana, Sandhya Rani Mandadi and 6 more

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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 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Biswajit Kumar Utpal *Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
Zerrouki DehbiaLaboratory of AgroBiotechnology and Nutrition in Semi Arid Zones, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Ibn Khaldoun, Tiaret, Algeria.
B M Redwan Matin Zidan *Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
Sherouk Hussein SweilamDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Laliteshwar Pratap SinghDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Narayan Institute of Pharmacy, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram (Rohtas) Bihar, Jamuhar, 821305, India.
M S ArunkumarFaculty of Pharmacy, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India.
M SonaFaculty of Pharmacy, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India.
Uttam Prasad PanigrahyFaculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam Down Town University, Gandhi Nagar, Sankar Madhab Path, Panikhaiti, Guwahati, Assam, India.
R KeerthanaFaculty of Pharmacy, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India.
Sandhya Rani MandadiDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Tuljaraopet, Telangana , 502313, India.
Safia Obaidur RabDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Ali AlshehriDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71491, Saudi Arabia.
Doukani KoulaLaboratory of AgroBiotechnology and Nutrition in Semi Arid Zones, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Ibn Khaldoun, Tiaret, Algeria.
Muath SulimanDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed H NafadyFaculty of Applied Health Science Technology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza, 12568, Egypt. mohamed.nafady@must.edu.eg.
Talha Bin EmranDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer progression is primarily driven by the uncontrolled activation of cellular signaling pathways, with the PI3K/Akt/mTOR (PAMT) pathway playing a central role. This pathway significantly contributes to the proliferation and survival of cancer cells, and its hyperactivity is a major challenge in managing several types of malignancies. This article delves into the promising potential of carotenoids, natural pigments found in abundance in fruits and vegetables, as a novel therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. By specifically targeting and inhibiting the PAMT pathway, carotenoids may effectively disrupt the growth and survival of cancer cells. The article examines the complex mechanisms underlying these interactions and highlights the obstacles faced in cancer treatment. It proposes a compelling approach to developing therapies that leverage natural products to target this critical pathway, offering a fresh perspective on cancer treatment. Further research is essential to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of these compounds.

Indexed as

CarotenoidsNeoplasmsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesAnimalsHumansCarotenoidsMTOR protein, humanPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesCancersCarotenoidsCell survivalMetastasisPI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway

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PMID39549201

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