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ArticleAnti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry2025

Royal Jelly's Strong Selective Cytotoxicity Against Lung Malignant Cells and Macromolecular Alterations in Cells Observed by FTIR Spectroscopy.

Ferhunde Aysin

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Ferhunde AysinDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-1971-8031

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objectiveSeveral nutraceuticals, food, and cosmetic products can be developed using royal jelly. It is known for its potential health benefits, including its ability to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can improve general health. Royal jelly (RJ) is also being studied as a potential therapeutic agent for cancer and other chronic diseases. It is effective in reducing tumor growth and stimulating immunity.

methodsIn this study, we investigated the effects of royal jelly on cancerous A549 cells and healthy MRC-5 cells at various doses ranging from 1.25 to 10 mg/mL. Royal jelly's anti-proliferative effect was evaluated by MTT and SRB assay for 48 h. The induction of necrosis and apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometry as well. The relative amounts of major molecules in Royal jelly were determined by FTIR spectroscopy to identify key functional groups and molecular structures. In addition, this technique was used for the first time to detect changes in the macromolecular composition of lung cells treated with royal jelly. Thus, it provided insights into the relative abundance of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, which could correlate with their bioactive properties.

resultsThe antiproliferative effect of Royal jelly was found to be selective on A549 cells in a dose-dependent manner with an IC

conclusionUltimately, the selective cytotoxicity of royal jelly toward A549 cancerous cells suggests that royal jelly may be a promising therapeutic agent for identifying innovative lung cancer treatment strategies. Additionally, understanding the molecular alterations induced by royal jelly could guide the development of novel cancer treatments that exploit its bioactive properties. This could lead to more effective and safer therapies.

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Antineoplastic AgentsFatty AcidsLung NeoplasmsA549 CellsApoptosisCell ProliferationCell SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Screening Assays, AntitumorHumansMolecular StructureRoyal JellySpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredStructure-Activity RelationshipAntineoplastic AgentsFatty AcidsRoyal Jellyflow cytometryFTIR spectroscopylung cancer treatment.MTTRoyal jellySRB assay

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