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ArticleMolecular nutrition & food research2026

Targeting Senescence: Tianma Granule Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression by Modulating miR-29a-5p/P53 Signaling in the Tumor Microenvironment.

Xiaojuan Tang, Yuan Ren, Yongmin Li, Yuan Lv, Liang Zhao, Yongheng He

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Xiaojuan TangCentral Laboratory, Hunan Province Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Changsha, China.
Yuan RenHunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Yongmin LiCentral Laboratory, Hunan Province Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Changsha, China.
Yuan LvCentral Laboratory, Hunan Province Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Changsha, China.
Liang ZhaoDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Hunan Province Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Changsha, China.
Yongheng HeHunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.

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Health Research Project of Hunan Provincial Health Commission C202304138307Health Research Project of Hunan Provincial Health Commission W20243256National Natural Science Foundation of China 82374462Natural Science Foundation of Changsha of Hunan Province kq2403131Natural Science Foundation of Hunan province of China 2024JJ6286The project of Hunan Provincial Administration of Chinese Medicine B2024031The project of Hunan Provincial Administration of Chinese Medicine D2023014
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Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced senescence-associated tumor microenvironment (S-TME) facilitates colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. This study elucidates the mechanism by which Tianma granule (TMG), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, remodels the S-TME and inhibits CRC, specifically investigating the role of the miR-29a-5p/P53 axis. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) identified 18 bioactive components in TMG, and network pharmacology highlighted P53 as a core target. Functional assays, including Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), β-galactosidase staining, flow cytometry, wound-healing, and Transwell migration tests, were conducted using doxorubicin (DOX)-induced senescent human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and CRC lines. TMG suppressed CRC cell proliferation, motility, and invasiveness while promoting apoptosis. TMG reduced P53/cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21) and senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors (IL-6, IL-8, CCL20), while upregulating miR-29a-5p in senescent HUVECs. miR-29a-5p inhibition enhanced senescence and increased P53/P21/SASP, whereas P53 silencing lowered P21 and decreased miR-29a-5p, indicating mutual regulation. In azoxymethane/dextran sulfate sodium (AOM/DSS)-CRC mice, TMG reduced tumor burden and improved survival, accompanied by lower P53/P21 and restored miR-29a-5p in tissues. TMG remodels the chemotherapy-induced S-TME and suppresses CRC progression by modulating the miR-29a-5p/P53 axis, enhancing apoptosis in senescent cells, and counteracting S-TME-mediated tumor growth and metastasis. This highlights TMG's therapeutic potential.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsDrugs, Chinese HerbalMicroRNAsTumor MicroenvironmentTumor Suppressor Protein p53AnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationCellular SenescenceHumansHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CDrugs, Chinese HerbalMicroRNAsMIRN29a microRNA, humanTumor Suppressor Protein p53cellular senescence colorectal cancersenescence‐associated tumor microenvironmentTianma granule miR‐29a‐5p/P53 axis

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PMCPMC12828294

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