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ArticleScientific reports2025

Cucurbitacin B suppresses glioblastoma via the STAT3/ROS/endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway.

Guangyao Lv, Shanshan Sun, Xueying Li, Ruxia Han, Shule Liu, Mei Lu, Xinfu Gao, Jianqiao Zhang, Wenwen Lv

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Article in Scientific reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors.

Guangyao Lv *Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, 256603, Shandong, China.
Shanshan Sun *School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Xueying Li *School of Health, Binzhou Polytechnic, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China.
Ruxia HanSchool of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Shule LiuSchool of Health, Binzhou Polytechnic, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China.
Mei LuSchool of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Xinfu GaoDepartment of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, 256603, Shandong, China.
Jianqiao ZhangClinical Trials Research Center, Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Affiliated Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China. jaybridge@163.com.
Wenwen LvDepartment of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, 256603, Shandong, China. byyxlww1987@bzmc.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81502937TCM Science and Technology Project of Shandong Province Q-2023105Technology Project of Binzhou Medical University BY2021KJ44
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cucurbitacin B (CuB), the tetracyclic triterpenoid compound belonging to cucurbitaceae family, demonstrates significant anticancer properties across various tumor types. However, its efficacy against glioblastoma (GBM), particularly in overcoming blood-brain barrier (BBB) and unique tumor microenvironment, remains a critical area of investigation. Our study reveals that CuB causes GBM cell apoptosis via STAT3/ROS/endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress pathway. To enhance targeted delivery, we developed M@CuB-Lips, a novel formulation of CuB encapsulated in cancer cell membrane-coated liposomes. In vitro and in vivo experimental results verified targeted M@CuB-Lips delivery to brain tumor sites, demonstrating significant tumor inhibition and enhanced effector T-cell infiltration. These findings underscore CuB's potential in GBM therapy, particularly through STAT3 suppression and ROS-ER Stress pathway activation, while M@CuB-Lips offers a promising strategy for targeted drug delivery.

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Brain NeoplasmsEndoplasmic Reticulum StressGlioblastomaReactive Oxygen SpeciesSTAT3 Transcription FactorTriterpenesAnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorHumansLiposomesMiceSignal TransductionXenograft Model Antitumor Assayscucurbitacin BLiposomesReactive Oxygen SpeciesSTAT3 protein, humanSTAT3 Transcription FactorTriterpenesCucurbitacin bEndoplasmic reticulum stressGlioblastomaLiposomeTarget therapy

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PMID41145734
PMCPMC12559341

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