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Naringenin Exhibits Antiglioma Activity Related to Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Activity and IL-6, CCL2, and TNF-α Expression.

Monique Reis de Santana, Deivison Silva Argolo, Irlã Santos Lima, Cleonice Creusa Dos Santos, Maurício Moraes Victor, Gabriel Dos Santos Ramos, Ravena Pereira do Nascimento, Henning Ulrich, Silvia Lima Costa

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Monique Reis de SantanaLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0062-0176
Deivison Silva ArgoloLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.
Irlã Santos LimaLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0002-4394-0070
Cleonice Creusa Dos SantosLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.
Maurício Moraes VictorDepartment of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1236-1973
Gabriel Dos Santos RamosDepartment of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0006-9800-7754
Ravena Pereira do NascimentoLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-2915-3030
Henning UlrichDepartment of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-220, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-2114-3815
Silvia Lima CostaLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Cellular Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40231-300, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8975-3871

Funding

Coordenação de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior 88887.517844/2020-00Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Bahia RED0013/2024Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2023/17147-6)National Council for Scientific and Technological Development 312388/2021-7National Council for Scientific and Technological Development National Institute for Translational Neuroscience Brazil
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Abstract

backgroundGlioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor characterized by rapid cell proliferation, invasive behavior, and chemoresistance. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is implicated in chemoresistance and immune evasion, making it a promising therapeutic target. Natural compounds such as flavonoids have gained attention for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Among them, naringenin, a citrus-derived flavonoid, exerts antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, and immunomodulatory effects.

objectivesThis study investigated the antiglioma effects of the flavonoid naringenin on the viability, growth, and migration of glioma cells and its potential role as an AhR modulator.

methodsHuman (U87) and rat (C6) glioma cell lines were exposed to naringenin (10-300 µM) alone or in combination with the AhR agonist indole-3-carbinol (50 µM) for 24 to 48 h. Cell viability, scratch wound, and cell migration assays were performed. The expression of inflammatory markers was also analyzed by RT-qPCR.

resultsNaringenin exerted dose- and time-dependent inhibition of cell viability and migration. The treatment decreased the gene expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and chemokine (CCL2), alongside increased tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) expression, an effect reversed by the AhR agonist.

conclusionsThese findings highlight naringenin's potential as an antiglioma agent and its role in AhR signaling.

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AhRflavonoidglioblastoma

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PMID40149846
PMCPMC11940588

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