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ArticleDrug development research2025

AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 Pathway Participates in Autophagy Induction by Curcumin in Colorectal Adenoma Mouse Model.

Yuge Wang, Moxixuan Liu, Xuemei Jia, Qian Yang, Yao Du

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Article in Drug development research, 2025. 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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Yuge WangHebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.ORCID 0009-0003-9634-9900
Moxixuan LiuHebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Xuemei JiaHebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5899-6301
Qian YangHebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0250-7556
Yao DuHebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8726-1048

Funding

This study was supported by Science and Technology Project of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (GDY-KJS-2023-025); Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province, Grant No. H2023423001; Inheritance Studio of Yang Qian, a National Renowned Expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Letter (2024) No. 3); Research and Practice Project on Teaching Reform in Higher Education in Hebei, Grant No. 2023GJJG287; Clinical Study on the Prevention and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (ZF2023155); Scientific Research Initiative by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration of Hebei Province, Grant No. 2023060.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal adenoma (CRA) represents a pathological condition characterized by the aberrant development of intestinal epithelial cells and alterations in cellular differentiation within the colorectal mucosal epithelium, posing an increased risk for malignant transformation if not adequately addressed. Curcumin has been shown to exhibit a range of therapeutic effects across various diseases, which motivated this investigation utilizing C57BL/6 mice as a model system. Methodologies including hematoxylin-eosin staining (HE), western blot analysis, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy were employed to evaluate proteins associated with the AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signaling pathway. The study specifically examined variations in key autophagy-related proteins such as Beclin-1, LC3, P62, alongside intestinal junction proteins Occludin, ZO-1, and Claudin-1. This study seeks to elucidate whether curcumin can influence autophagy-related mechanisms in intestinal mucosal epithelial cells affected by colorectal adenoma to achieve potential therapeutic outcomes.

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AdenomaAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAutophagyAutophagy-Related Protein-1 HomologColorectal NeoplasmsCurcuminTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalIntestinal MucosaMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLSignal TransductionAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAutophagy-Related Protein-1 HomologCurcuminmTOR protein, mouseTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesUlk1 protein, mouseAMPK/mTOR/ULK1autophagyazoxymethane‐dextran sulphate‐sodium (AOM/DSS) modelcolorectal adenoma (CRA)curcumin

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PMCPMC12344348

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