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ArticleCell division2024

Curcumin enhances ATG3-dependent autophagy and inhibits metastasis in cervical carcinoma.

Fei Zheng, Jingjing Lu, Chuhan Wang, Huimin Yu, Yanhong Fu, Danli Ma

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Article in Cell division, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  4. Deciphering the pharmacological mechanisms of salidroside in cervical cancer by combining network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vitro studies.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2025
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Fei ZhengDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Jingjing LuDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo University Affiliated People's Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Chuhan WangDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Huimin YuDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Yanhong FuDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Danli MaDepartment of Gynecology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China. mdli1990@163.com.

Funding

Dayi Jingcheng Oncology Prevention and Treatment Clinical Research and Academic Exchange Program No. QP000096Hwa Mei Fund of Ningbo No. 2 Hospital No. 2019HMZD15Science and Technology Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Zhejiang Province No. 2020ZB225
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cervical carcinoma poses a significant health threat, with traditional treatments proving inadequate in advanced stages. Curcumin, a bioactive compound derived from turmeric, exhibits notable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antineoplastic properties, potentially modulating autophagy, and metastasis in cancer cells. This study examines curcumin's impact on autophagy and metastasis in cervical carcinoma, focusing on its interaction with autophagy-related gene 3 (ATG3). SiHa and HeLa cervical carcinoma cell lines were treated with curcumin, ATG3 knockdown (shATG3), and their combination. Cell migration was evaluated via wound healing assays, while cell proliferation was evaluated with CCK-8 assays. LC3 expression was assessed using immunofluorescence and western blotting. Molecular docking simulations identified curcumin's binding interactions with key proteins. Curcumin and shATG3 significantly inhibited both cell migration and proliferation, with a synergistic effect observed when combined. LC3 expression was enhanced, indicating increased autophagy. Docking studies revealed curcumin's potential binding to MMP2, MMP9, TGF-β, ATG3, LC3, and p62, suggesting modulation of these pathways. The combination of curcumin and ATG3 knockdown significantly inhibited cervical carcinoma cell migration and proliferation, while also enhancing autophagy, supporting the potential of curcumin as a therapeutic agent for cervical carcinoma. Further clinical research is needed to validate these findings.

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ATG3AutophagyCervical cancerCurcuminMetastasisMolecular docking

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PMCPMC11606299

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