Gene List

Gene Entity PMID Evidence
ABCB1 (+/-)-trans-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-[(E)-3,4-dimethoxystyryl]cyclohex-1-ene 19051210 These results suggest that compound 1 of Z. cassumunar can be developed as a potent chemo-sensitizing agent that reverses P-gp-mediated MDR in human cancer chemotherapy.
FAS 1,3,6-Trihydroxy-7-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione 27291048 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents of the root tubers of Lindera aggregate and the stems of Linderanacusua, and to find natural inhibitors on the expression level on fatty acid synthase in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells.
KDR 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone (ON-III) 19242112 Our previous study showed that ON-III (2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone) extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicine Cleistocaly xoperculatus dry flower could inhibit KDR tyrosine kinase phosphorylation and tumor growth in vivo.
SLC22A3 2'-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde 23283523 Since epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a critical role in cancer progression and in maintaining cancer stem cell properties, EMT is emerging as a therapeutic target for inhibiting the metastatic progression of cancer cells. 2'-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde (HCA) and its derivative, 2'-benzoyloxycinnamaldehyde, have recently been suggested as promising therapeutic candidates for cancer treatment.
VEGFA 3-(4-methoxyphenyl) quinolin-4(1H)-one 32944400 Methods: We used a cell-based seryl tRNA synthetase (SerRS) promoter-driven dual-luciferase reporter system to screen an in-house library of 384 naturally occurring small molecules and their derivatives to find candidate molecules that could upregulate the expression of SerRS, a potent transcriptional repressor of VEGFA.
JAK2 3-Deoxy-2β,16-dihydroxynagilactone E 31201357 3-Deoxy-2β,16-dihydroxynagilactone E, a natural compound from Podocarpus nagi, preferentially inhibits JAK2/STAT3 signaling by allosterically interacting with the regulatory domain of JAK2 and induces apoptosis of cancer cells
STAT3 3-Deoxy-2β,16-dihydroxynagilactone E 31201357 In this study, we identified a natural compound 3-deoxy-2β,16-dihydroxynagilactone E (B6) from the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Podocarpus nagi as a potent inhibitor of STAT3 signaling. 
CCL2 6-shogaol 25621970 Human lung cancer A549 and breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells increase TADCs to express high levels of CCL2, which increase cancer stem cell features, migration, and invasion, as well as immunosuppressive tumor-associated macrophage infiltration. 6-Shogaol decreases cancer-induced up-regulation of CCL2 in TADCs, preventing the enhancing effects of TADCs on tumorigenesis and metastatic properties in A549 and MDA-MB-231 cells.
CYP19A1 6-shogaol 31089409 In the current study, 36 phytochemicals have been evaluated against aromatase to identify the potential candidate drug along with the approved drugs employing the Cdocker module accessible on the Discovery Studio (DS) v4.5 and thereafter analysing the stability of the protein ligand complex using GROningen MAchine for Chemical Simulations v5.0.6 (GROMACS).
ALOX5 Abutilon theophrasti extract 25050787 A. theophrasti extract inhibits soybean 5-LOX with IC50 value 2.89 ± 0.2 mg/mL. 
MMP9 Ageratum conyzoides extract 33066411 This study aims to select local plants in our state, as anti-breast cancer agent with hemopexin-like domain of MMP9 (PEX9) as the selective protein target.
CXCL10 Alisma canaliculatum extract 30177620 Inhibitory Effect of Alisma canaliculatum Ethanolic Extract on NF-κB-Dependent CXCR3 and CXCL10 Expression in TNFα-Exposed MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells
CXCR3 Alisma canaliculatum extract 30177620 Inhibitory Effect of Alisma canaliculatum Ethanolic Extract on NF-κB-Dependent CXCR3 and CXCL10 Expression in TNFα-Exposed MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells
EGFR Alpinia nantoensis extract 31409145 These results indicate that extracts of A nantoensis could inhibit signal transduction at least involved in EGFR as well as the PI3K/AKT and Ras-ERK pathways, which are crucial players of tumor cell migration and invasion.
CCND1 American ginseng extract 19035277 The steamed extract also significantly reduced the expression of cyclin A and cyclin D1.
ABCC1 Ampelopsin 34451892 Importantly, ampelopsin displayed an inhibitory impact on the stemness features of MDA-MB-231/IR cells, demonstrated by decreases in mammosphere formation, the CD44+/CD24-/low population, aldehyde dehydrogenase activity, and the levels of stem cell markers (e.g., CD44, MRP1, beta-catenin, and KLF4).
CD44 Ampelopsin 34451892 Importantly, ampelopsin displayed an inhibitory impact on the stemness features of MDA-MB-231/IR cells, demonstrated by decreases in mammosphere formation, the CD44+/CD24-/low population, aldehyde dehydrogenase activity, and the levels of stem cell markers (e.g., CD44, MRP1, beta-catenin, and KLF4).
CDKN1A Anastatica hierochuntica extracts 32792843 In addition, the most pro-apoptotic extracts, ASD and ML, up-regulated the expression of pro-apoptotic Bax, tumor suppressor TP53 genes and the cyclin inhibitor CDKN1A gene.
TP53 Anastatica hierochuntica extracts 32792843 In addition, the most pro-apoptotic extracts, ASD and ML, up-regulated the expression of pro-apoptotic Bax, tumor suppressor TP53 genes and the cyclin inhibitor CDKN1A gene.
CYP19A1 Annona muricata extract 29909120 The hydro-alcoholic extracts and different solvent fractions of the top scoring plants were subsequently tested experimentally for their aromatase inhibitory activity, by the aid of in-vitro fluorometric assay.
EGFR Annona muricata extract 33304106 Effects of Annona muricata Extract on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells Mediated Through EGFR Signaling.
CYP1A1 Apigenin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
CYP1B1 Apigenin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
PGR Apigenin 29736565 We previously identified apigenin as a potential phytoprogestin, a natural product with a chemical scaffold that interacts with the progesterone receptor (PR).
WWTR1 Apigenin 30479839 Collectively, our studies suggest that apigenin is a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of TNBC patients with high YAP/TAZ activity.
YAP1 Apigenin 30479839 Collectively, our studies suggest that apigenin is a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of TNBC patients with high YAP/TAZ activity.
PIEZO1 Arachidonic acid 1460605 Both, modifications in binding characteristics of ER and cleavage of the native 67 KDa receptor were found to be extremely marked when unsaturated fatty acids were directly added to the high-salt cell extracts.
SCD Arachidonic acid 34486791 Here, by using the in vitro BCSC models, mammosphere-derived MCF-7 cells and HMLE-Twist-ER cells, we found that the cells with stem cell-like properties exhibited a very distinct profile of fatty acid metabolism compared with that of their parental cancer cells, characterized by increased lipogenesis, especially the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) responsible for the production of monounsaturated fatty acids, and augmented synthesis and utilization of the omega-6 arachidonic acid (AA).
CASP3 Artemisia annua herbal preparation 31132755 The extract induced accumulation of multinucleated cancer cells within 24 h of treatment, increased the number of cells in the S and G2/M phases of the cell cycle, followed by loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, caspase 3 activation, and formation of an apoptotic hypodiploid cell population.
CDK4 Artemisinin 25789847 Phytochemical treatments inhibited the luciferase activity of a construct containing the wild-type 3'UTR of CDK4, but not those with a mutated miR-34a binding site, whereas, transfection of miR-34a inhibitors ablated the phytochemical mediated down-regulation of CDK4 and induction of cell cycle arrest.
STAT3 Baicalein 33268707 Using STAT3-luciferase reporter cell line, we screened the chemical library of natural products and found that baicalein, a flavone isolated from the roots of Scutelleria baicalensis, strongly suppressed STAT3 activity in breast cancer cells.
SLC22A3 Baicalin 25686495 Further analysis revealed that baicalin and baicalein, the major flavones of these butanol extracts, inhibited TGF-β1-mediated EMT by reducing the expression level of the EMT-related transcription factor, Slug via the NF-κB pathway, and subsequently increased migration in MCF10A cells.
CDK4 Baneh extract 23351343 RESULTS: Baneh extract induced G0/G1 cell cycle arrest in conjunction with a marked decrease in expression of cyclin D1 and cdk4 that was strongly dependent on time of exposure.
CTNND1 Betulinic acid 28334682 Phytochemicals also decreased the levels of NOP2, proliferation-associated nucleolar protein p120, and WDR12 required for maturation of 28S and 5.8S ribosomal RNAs and formation of the 60S ribosome, and phosphorylation of S6 ribosomal protein that may result in diminished translation and inhibition of cell proliferation.
CCND1 Betulinic acid 28334682 Cytostatic action of phytochemicals against breast cancer cells was observed at low micromolar concentration window (5-20µM) and mediated by elevated p21 levels, and cell proliferation of SFN-, UA- and BA-treated normal human mammary epithelial cells (HMEC) was unaffected.
NOP2 Betulinic acid 28334682 Phytochemicals also decreased the levels of NOP2, proliferation-associated nucleolar protein p120, and WDR12 required for maturation of 28S and 5.8S ribosomal RNAs and formation of the 60S ribosome, and phosphorylation of S6 ribosomal protein that may result in diminished translation and inhibition of cell proliferation.
WDR12 Betulinic acid 28334682 Phytochemicals also decreased the levels of NOP2, proliferation-associated nucleolar protein p120, and WDR12 required for maturation of 28S and 5.8S ribosomal RNAs and formation of the 60S ribosome, and phosphorylation of S6 ribosomal protein that may result in diminished translation and inhibition of cell proliferation.
CDKN1A Brazilin 34920321 The phytochemical brazilin suppress DNMT1 expression by recruiting p53 to its promoter resulting in the epigenetic restoration of p21 in MCF7cells.
DNMT1 Brazilin 34920321 The phytochemical brazilin suppress DNMT1 expression by recruiting p53 to its promoter resulting in the epigenetic restoration of p21 in MCF7cells.
STAT3 Brevilin A 32606754 Brevilin A, a Natural Sesquiterpene Lactone Inhibited the Growth of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells via Akt/mTOR and STAT3 Signaling Pathways.
ERBB2 Broussoflavonol B 23645733 In addition, broussoflavonol B treatment also reduced the steady, state levels of the Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) and ER-α36, a variant of ER-α. Our results, thus, indicate that broussoflavonol B is a potent growth inhibitor of ER-negative breast cancer stem-like cells and provide a rationale for pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of broussoflavonol B for breast cancer therapy.
EGFR Broussoflavonol B 23769740 In addition, Broussoflavonol B treatment also decreased the steady state levels of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and ER-α36, a variant of estrogen receptor-α, and restricted growth of the stem-like cells in ER-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Our results thus indicate that Broussoflavonol B is a potent growth inhibitor for ER-negative breast cancer cells and provide a rational for preclinical and clinical evaluation of Broussoflavonol B for ER-negative breast cancer therapy.
CYP19A1 Butein 15848217 The plant polyphenol butein inhibits testosterone-induced proliferation in breast cancer cells expressing aromatase.
CALR Caesalpinia spinosa extract (P2Et) 33156457 We show that P2Et extract and ethyl gallate induced autophagy, partially protecting tumor cells from death and promoting calreticulin exposure and the release of ATP.
CD4 Caesalpinia spinosa extract (P2Et) 27253407 Moreover, the tumor protective effects of P2Et treatment were abolished in immunodeficient mice, and partially lost after CD4 and CD8 depletion, indicating that P2Et's anti-tumor activity is highly dependent on immune system and at least in part of T cells.
CD8A Caesalpinia spinosa extract (P2Et) 27253407 Moreover, the tumor protective effects of P2Et treatment were abolished in immunodeficient mice, and partially lost after CD4 and CD8 depletion, indicating that P2Et's anti-tumor activity is highly dependent on immune system and at least in part of T cells.
IFNG Caesalpinia spinosa extract (P2Et) 27253407 We further demonstrate that P2Et-treated tumor cells are highly immunogenic in vaccinated mice and induce immune system activation, clearly shown by the generation of interferon gamma (IFN-γ) producing tyrosine-related protein 2 antigen-specific CD8+ T cells.
TLR4 Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) 28950845 Ethanol extract of propolis and its constituent caffeic acid phenethyl ester inhibit breast cancer cells proliferation in inflammatory microenvironment by inhibiting TLR4 signal pathway and inducing apoptosis and autophagy.
MRP1 Capsanthin 20645919 In our previous work we studied modulation of MDR in cancer cells expressing P-gp or MRP1 by selected carotenoids, flavonoids and extracts from medically important Chinese plants.
CCNB1 Carnosic acid 30214619 In contrast, treatment with CA and CSOL resulted in cytostatic G2/M arrest and an increase in cyclin B1 expression; thus, naturally-occurring rosemary and its constitutive terpenoids re-establish homeostatic control of proliferation and decrease cancer risk via distinct mechanisms.
STAT3 Carnosol 31456939 Carnosol, a Natural Polyphenol, Inhibits Migration, Metastasis, and Tumor Growth of Breast Cancer via a ROS-Dependent Proteasome Degradation of STAT3.
PKM Carpesium abrotanoides extract 31750963 PRACTICAL APPLICATION: In this study, the extract from roots of Carpesium abrotanoides Linn. (PCA) was shown to have a noticeable anticancer effect against breast cancer in vitro, and PCA exerts the anticancer activity by regulating glucose metabolism and PKM2 expression.
PKM Carpesium abrotanoides extract 31750963 PRACTICAL APPLICATION: In this study, the extract from roots of Carpesium abrotanoides Linn. (PCA) was shown to have a noticeable anticancer effect against breast cancer in vitro, and PCA exerts the anticancer activity by regulating glucose metabolism and PKM2 expression.
ALDH1 Celastrol 33924995 Furthermore, the compound suppressed expression of cancer stem cell marker proteins DCLK1, ALDH1, and CD133.
DCLK1 Triptolide 33924995 Furthermore, the compound suppressed expression of cancer stem cell marker proteins DCLK1, ALDH1, and CD133.
PCNA Christia vespertilionis extract 34665399 The percentages of apoptosis cells in CV-Dcm-treated MCF7 cells was 58.8%. The CV-Dcm extract induced downregulation of PCNA level.
CYP19A1 Chrysin 32181408 Natural compounds like chrysin, as a flavor that has a high concentration in honey and propolis, are rich sources of them can be useful in inhibiting aromatase for chemoprevention following treatment or in women at risk of acquiring breast cancer.
CCND1 Cimicifuga racemosa extract 16557472 Also, we evaluated the effects of this CR extract on the transcriptional regulation of genes involved in cell cycle progression in the ER-negative cell lines 293T and T-47D and we found that this extract markedly inhibited the luciferase activity driven by the cyclin D1 promoter and increased the transcriptional activity of the p21 gene promoter.
PIEZO1 Cimicifuga racemosa extract 23210246 These results suggested that C-Ex does not activate or inactivate ERalpha in a direct manner, but the extracts may affect factors in ER signal transduction pathway.
IRF3 Citrus lemon extract 33749513 In Vero cells, the ginger methanolic extract was least effective; whereas the lemon methanolic extract was more effective with 64 dilutions with IC50 51.42%. In MDA-MB-231 cells, the tomato and ginger methanolic, and grape water extracts were least effective, whereas lemon water extract was most effective with 32 dilutions with IC50 48.67%, by upregulating JAK1, JAK2, TYK2, IRF7 and IRF3 gene expressions of the JAK/STAT pathway.
IRF7 Citrus lemon extract 33749513 In Vero cells, the ginger methanolic extract was least effective; whereas the lemon methanolic extract was more effective with 64 dilutions with IC50 51.42%. In MDA-MB-231 cells, the tomato and ginger methanolic, and grape water extracts were least effective, whereas lemon water extract was most effective with 32 dilutions with IC50 48.67%, by upregulating JAK1, JAK2, TYK2, IRF7 and IRF3 gene expressions of the JAK/STAT pathway.
JAK1 Citrus lemon extract 33749513 In Vero cells, the ginger methanolic extract was least effective; whereas the lemon methanolic extract was more effective with 64 dilutions with IC50 51.42%. In MDA-MB-231 cells, the tomato and ginger methanolic, and grape water extracts were least effective, whereas lemon water extract was most effective with 32 dilutions with IC50 48.67%, by upregulating JAK1, JAK2, TYK2, IRF7 and IRF3 gene expressions of the JAK/STAT pathway.
JAK2 Citrus lemon extract 33749513 In Vero cells, the ginger methanolic extract was least effective; whereas the lemon methanolic extract was more effective with 64 dilutions with IC50 51.42%. In MDA-MB-231 cells, the tomato and ginger methanolic, and grape water extracts were least effective, whereas lemon water extract was most effective with 32 dilutions with IC50 48.67%, by upregulating JAK1, JAK2, TYK2, IRF7 and IRF3 gene expressions of the JAK/STAT pathway.
TYK2 Citrus lemon extract 33749513 In Vero cells, the ginger methanolic extract was least effective; whereas the lemon methanolic extract was more effective with 64 dilutions with IC50 51.42%. In MDA-MB-231 cells, the tomato and ginger methanolic, and grape water extracts were least effective, whereas lemon water extract was most effective with 32 dilutions with IC50 48.67%, by upregulating JAK1, JAK2, TYK2, IRF7 and IRF3 gene expressions of the JAK/STAT pathway.
BCL2 Clinacanthus nutans extract (CN) 27931178 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrated that root extracts promote apoptosis by suppressing BCL2 via mitochondria-dependent or independent manner.
BAX Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Our study in metastatic MDA-MB-231 cells showed that both ethanol and acetone pulp extracts decreased transcript levels of the anti-apoptotic genes BCL2 and BCLXL, and a reverse effect was observed for the pro-apoptotic genes BAX and caspase 3.
BCL2 Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Additionally, enhanced caspase 3 activity and downregulated BCL2 protein were seen, indicating a role of these extracts in inducing apoptotic activity.
BCL2 Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Our study in metastatic MDA-MB-231 cells showed that both ethanol and acetone pulp extracts decreased transcript levels of the anti-apoptotic genes BCL2 and BCLXL, and a reverse effect was observed for the pro-apoptotic genes BAX and caspase 3.
CASP3 Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Our study in metastatic MDA-MB-231 cells showed that both ethanol and acetone pulp extracts decreased transcript levels of the anti-apoptotic genes BCL2 and BCLXL, and a reverse effect was observed for the pro-apoptotic genes BAX and caspase 3.
CD44 Colocynth Extracts 28928657 In addition, these extracts inhibited colony and sphere formation with simultaneous reduction in the transcript level of the stemness associated genes, BMI-1 and CD44.
KRT19 Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Moreover, MDA-MB-231 cells treated with both these extracts demonstrated up-regulation of the epithelial gene keratin 19 and down-regulation of the mesenchymal genes, vimentin, N-cadherin, Zeb1 and Zeb2 compared to control, suggesting a suppressive impact of these extracts in epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT).
VIM Colocynth Extracts 28928657 Moreover, MDA-MB-231 cells treated with both these extracts demonstrated up-regulation of the epithelial gene keratin 19 and down-regulation of the mesenchymal genes, vimentin, N-cadherin, Zeb1 and Zeb2 compared to control, suggesting a suppressive impact of these extracts in epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT).
NFKBIA  Coprinus comatus extract 22135900 Our results also showed that both extracts significantly affected IkappaBalpha phosphorylation in a dose-dependent manner.
CAT Coriandrum sativum extract 24517259 Activities of the antioxidant enzymes, catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and of the caspases-3, -8 and -9 were assayed on treatment with the extract.
CD44 Coriolic acid 33114669 It also decreased the subpopulation of CD44high/CD24low cells, a cancer stem cell (CSC) phenotype, and specific genes related to CSCs, such as Nanog,Oct4, and CD44.
CXCL8  Coriolus versicolor extract 33260615 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract isolated from the Coriolus versicolor fungus (CV extract) on HUVEC endothelial cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells in a pro-inflammatory microenvironment mimicked by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The results showed that the CV extract inhibited IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-9 production by the LPS-stimulated cells. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in TLR4 and p-I?B expression.
IL6 Coriolus versicolor extract 33260615 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract isolated from the Coriolus versicolor fungus (CV extract) on HUVEC endothelial cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells in a pro-inflammatory microenvironment mimicked by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The results showed that the CV extract inhibited IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-9 production by the LPS-stimulated cells. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in TLR4 and p-I?B expression.
MMP9 Coriolus versicolor extract 33260615 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract isolated from the Coriolus versicolor fungus (CV extract) on HUVEC endothelial cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells in a pro-inflammatory microenvironment mimicked by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The results showed that the CV extract inhibited IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-9 production by the LPS-stimulated cells. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in TLR4 and p-I?B expression.
p-IκB Coriolus versicolor extract 33260615 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract isolated from the Coriolus versicolor fungus (CV extract) on HUVEC endothelial cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells in a pro-inflammatory microenvironment mimicked by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The results showed that the CV extract inhibited IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-9 production by the LPS-stimulated cells. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in TLR4 and p-I?B expression.
TLR4 Coriolus versicolor extract 33260615 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract isolated from the Coriolus versicolor fungus (CV extract) on HUVEC endothelial cells and MCF-7 breast cancer cells in a pro-inflammatory microenvironment mimicked by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The results showed that the CV extract inhibited IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-9 production by the LPS-stimulated cells. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in TLR4 and p-I?B expression.
ABCG2 Coumestrol 20460823 Extracts of soybean, Gymnema sylvestre, black cohosh and passion flower and rutin strongly inhibited BCRP-mediated transport of MTX at 1 mg/ml, while inhibition by chlorella, milk thistle and Siberian ginseng extracts was weak.
CYP19A1 Coumestrol 8049151 The inhibition of human preadipocyte aromatase activity by lignans and flavonoids suggests a mechanism by which consumption of lignan- and flavonoid-rich plant foods may contribute to reduction of estrogen-dependent disease, such as breast cancer.
PIEZO1 Coumestrol 6685018 A pure plant fluorescent estrogen, coumestrol, has Ka of 6 X 10(8) M-1 for the ER and is a single component as determined by HPLC.
CCND1 Cratoxy formosum extract 28343074 CF leaf extract significantly stimulated p21 and this correlated with a reduction in cyclin D1 protein levels.
CDKN1A Cratoxy formosum extract 28343074 CF leaf extract significantly stimulated p21 and this correlated with a reduction in cyclin D1 protein levels.
CCR7 Curcuma zedoaria extract 24883070 The level of expression of proteins E-cadherin and E-cadherin mRNA was significantly increased, while proteins SDF-1, CCR7, and CXCR4 mRNA were decreased after being incubated with petroleum ether extracts of Curcuma zedoaria at the concentrations of 300 μ g/mL than control (P < 0.05).
CXCR4 Curcuma zedoaria extract 24883070 The level of expression of proteins E-cadherin and E-cadherin mRNA was significantly increased, while proteins SDF-1, CCR7, and CXCR4 mRNA were decreased after being incubated with petroleum ether extracts of Curcuma zedoaria at the concentrations of 300 μ g/mL than control (P < 0.05).
ABCB1 Curcumin 28904007 Previous studies have shown that curcumin, a natural product and a dietary constituent of turmeric, inhibits the function of MDR-related ABC transporters, including ABCB1, ABCC1, and especially ABCG2.
ABCC1 Curcumin 28904007 Previous studies have shown that curcumin, a natural product and a dietary constituent of turmeric, inhibits the function of MDR-related ABC transporters, including ABCB1, ABCC1, and especially ABCG2.
ABCG2 Curcumin 28904007 Previous studies have shown that curcumin, a natural product and a dietary constituent of turmeric, inhibits the function of MDR-related ABC transporters, including ABCB1, ABCC1, and especially ABCG2.
BMI1 Curcumin 27550987 Curcumin, a major phytochemical in turmeric (Curcuma longa), inhibits the proliferation and survival of many types of cancer cells, both in vitro and in vivo, and has been reported to reduce BMI1 expression in breast cancer cells.
ERBB2 Curcumin 25089037 Knowing that curcumin has been used as food to inhibit cancer activity, this study evaluated the efficacy of natural curcumins and curcumin analogs as HER2 inhibitors using in vitro and in silico studies.
SLC22A3  Curcumin 34592340 Moreover, curcumin down-regulated the expression of genes related Hh pathway, EMT and stemness in MDA-MB-231 mammospheres.
XIAP Curcumin 29048653 In order to elucidate the mechanisms responsible for the overexpression of the XIAP protein in breast cancer, we attempted to clarify the mechanisms by which the natural compound curcumin downregulates XIAP in breast cancer cells.
SLC22A3 Cyanidin-3-glucoside (Cy-3-gluc) 33240028 OBJECTIVES: The aim of this work was to investigate the role of cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (Cy3G), one of the most widely distributed ACNs in edible fruits, in the EMT process, and cell migration and invasion of breast cancer cells, and its underlying molecular mechanisms of how Cy3G establishes these functional roles in these cells.
GSTP1 Daidzein 28720470 Gene and protein expression studies show down-regulation of AKR1BI, HRAS and GSTP1 by the extracts.
HRAS Daidzein 28720470 Gene and protein expression studies show down-regulation of AKR1BI, HRAS and GSTP1 by the extracts.
PIEZO1 Daidzin 12670155 The ER subtype-selective activities of legume extracts were examined using transiently transfected human embryonic kidney (HEK 293) cells.
PIEZO1 Daidzin 27043076 Furthermore, in drug interaction studies daidzin-rich isoflavone extracts antagonized tamoxifen, an ER inhibitor.
ERBB2 Danshen 19610045 To check the effect of Danshen on the proliferation of breast cancer cells, Danshen extract was used to treat MCF-7 and MCF-7 HER2 cells, the latter of which overexpresses HER2.
EGFR Delphinidin 18623129 Therefore, identification of a natural, nontoxic agent(s) as an inhibitor of EGFR is of considerable importance.
ERBB2 Delphinidin 27221932 Recent drug discovery efforts have demonstrated that naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds like delphinidin have potential to inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis of breast cancer cells by targeting HER2 receptors.
MAP4 Dendrophthoe pentandra extract 34264566 The combination therapy of targeting both paclitaxel and Dendrophthoe pentandra leaves extract nanoparticles for improvement breast cancer treatment efficacy by reducing TUBB3 and MAP4 expressions.
TUBB3 Dendrophthoe pentandra extract 34264566 The combination therapy of targeting both paclitaxel and Dendrophthoe pentandra leaves extract nanoparticles for improvement breast cancer treatment efficacy by reducing TUBB3 and MAP4 expressions.
FAS Desoxyrhaponticin 24362821 Inhibitory effect of desoxyrhaponticin and rhaponticin, two natural stilbene glycosides from the Tibetan nutritional food Rheum tanguticum Maxim. ex Balf., on fatty acid synthase and human breast cancer cells.
FAS Rhaponticin 24362821 Natural FAS inhibitors are emerging as potential therapeutic agents to treat cancer.
GATA3 Dioscin 26682631 Previously, we observed that wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) root extract (WYRE) was able to activate GATA3 in human breast cancer cells targeting epigenome.
FAS Diosgenin 18022396 In this study, diosgenin, a plant-derived steroid, was found to be effective in suppressing FAS expression in HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells.
CDKN1B Echinophora platyloba extract 29755561 This extract could induce apoptosis and promote cell-cycle arrest at S-phase in MDA-MB-231 cells after 24 h of incubation, as compared to the control group (p < 0.001) and could significantly up-regulate the expression of bax and p27 genes at the level of 2.8 and 2.2 folds, respectively.
BAK1 Elephantopus mollis Kunth extract 32763415 EM-EA extract might activate apoptosis in A549 cells through both extrinsic and intrinsic signaling pathways by causing a 1.55-fold increase in BID, 3.65-fold increase in BAK and 3.11-fold decrease in BCL-2 expression level.
BCL2 Elephantopus mollis Kunth extract 32763415 EM-EA extract might activate apoptosis in A549 cells through both extrinsic and intrinsic signaling pathways by causing a 1.55-fold increase in BID, 3.65-fold increase in BAK and 3.11-fold decrease in BCL-2 expression level.
BID Elephantopus mollis Kunth extract 32763415 EM-EA extract might activate apoptosis in A549 cells through both extrinsic and intrinsic signaling pathways by causing a 1.55-fold increase in BID, 3.65-fold increase in BAK and 3.11-fold decrease in BCL-2 expression level.
PCNA Elephantopus mollis Kunth extract 32763415 The significant downregulation of PCNA mRNA level induced by EM-EA/PE extracts contributed to the cell-growth restraint.
CDK6 Ellagic acid 32429317 EA inhibited breast cancer growth and metastasis via directly targeting ACTN4 in vitro and in vivo, and was accompanied by a limited CSC population, the expression of CDK6 has been downregulated in EA-treated human breast cancer cell lines. Furthermore, we found that EA promoted apoptosis and further reduced AKT/mTOR activation in GDC-0941- treated breast cancer cells.
SLC22A3 Emodin 32724475 Since tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) also affect epithelial mesenchymal-transition (EMT) and cancer stem cell (CSC) formation, here we aimed to test if emodin as a neoadjuvant therapy halts breast cancer metastasis by attenuating TAM-induced EMT and CSC formation of breast cancer cells.
GOLM1 Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) 34536514 In all, EGCG is the first identified GOLM1 downregulation natural product.
ALDH1A1 Esculentoside A 30080291 EsA caused proliferation and mammosphere formation inhibition of breast CSCs; induced breast CSCs apoptotic death; suppressed the growth of tumors generated from breast CSCs significantly; the expressions of stemness proteins including ALDH1A1, Sox2, and Oct4 were downregulated; proapoptotic proteins, Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were upregulated, whereas the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 was reduced; IL-6/STAT3 pathway proteins including IL-6, phosphorylated STAT3 (Tyr705), and STAT3 (Ser727) were downregulated significantly in EsA-treated breast CSCs and tumor tissues.
STAT3 Esculentoside A 30080291 EsA caused proliferation and mammosphere formation inhibition of breast CSCs; induced breast CSCs apoptotic death; suppressed the growth of tumors generated from breast CSCs significantly; the expressions of stemness proteins including ALDH1A1, Sox2, and Oct4 were downregulated; proapoptotic proteins, Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were upregulated, whereas the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 was reduced; IL-6/STAT3 pathway proteins including IL-6, phosphorylated STAT3 (Tyr705), and STAT3 (Ser727) were downregulated significantly in EsA-treated breast CSCs and tumor tissues.
SLC22A3 Eupatolide 29113242 Thus, suppressing EMT with a natural chemical compound may be of therapeutic benefit.
CDKN1A Euphorbia tirucalli Extracts 27028817 These results suggest that the extracts might induce cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 with p21 attributing to this molecular mechanism.
FASN Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 18813848 Natural compounds, such as the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate, have been shown to induce anti-cancer effects by suppressing FASN, which may account for the epidemiologically observed inverse correlation between green-tea drinking and cancer risk in Oriental populations.
ERBB2 Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 19094209 CONCLUSION: The ability of EVOO-derived polyphenols to inhibit HER2 activity by promoting the proteasomal degradation of the HER2 protein itself, together with the fact that humans have safely been ingesting secoiridoids and lignans as long as they have been consuming olives and OO, support the notion that the stereochemistry of these phytochemicals might provide an excellent and safe platform for the design of new HER2-targeting agents.
EGFR Flaxseed 12588699 Dietary flaxseed inhibits human breast cancer growth and metastasis and downregulates expression of insulin-like growth factor and epidermal growth factor receptor.
CCND1 Ganoderma lucidum extract 12397644 We found that the alcohol extract of Ganoderma lucidum inhibited cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner, which might be mediated through up-regulation of p21/Waf1 and down-regulation of cyclin D1.
CDKN1A Ganoderma lucidum extract 12397644 We found that the alcohol extract of Ganoderma lucidum inhibited cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner, which might be mediated through up-regulation of p21/Waf1 and down-regulation of cyclin D1.
CDKN1A Ganoderma lucidum extract 12397644 We found that the alcohol extract of Ganoderma lucidum inhibited cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner, which might be mediated through up-regulation of p21/Waf1 and down-regulation of cyclin D1.
EGFR Ganoderma lucidum extract 26958085 Here, we investigate the therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum extract (GLE) in breast cancer, focusing on the regulation of the EGFR signaling cascade when treated with the EGFR TKI, Erlotinib.
STAT3 Garcinol 27671827 Garcinol, a polyisoprenylated benzophenone, obtained from plant Garcinia indica has been found to be an effective inhibitor of several key regulatory pathways (e.g., NF-kB, STAT3 etc.) in cancer cells, thereby being able to control malignant growth of solid tumours in vivo.
UCP2 Genipin 27451963 Genipin, a natural dietary compound that blocks uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2)-mediated mitochondrial proton leakage, is a potential anticancer agent.
GSTP1 Genistein 9381980 Quercetin and genistein are able to inhibit PI and PIP kinase activities and reduce IP3 concentration in vivo and in tissue culture systems.
ATRX Genistein 29963755 Prolonged phytochemical exposure conferred heritable changes in the binding topology of key epigenetic regulators including ATRX, SUV39H1/H2, and HP1BP3 that are preserved in untreated progeny, resulting in sustained downregulation of proliferation genes and reduced cell growth.
BAP1 Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
BARD1 Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
BAX Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
BRCA1 Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
BRCA1 Genistein 22339411 We investigated the putative effects on DNA methylation by two naturally occurring isoflavones, genistein and daidzein, in a study of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 oncosuppressor genes in breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB 231, and MCF10a).
BRCA2 Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
BRCA2 Genistein 22339411 We investigated the putative effects on DNA methylation by two naturally occurring isoflavones, genistein and daidzein, in a study of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 oncosuppressor genes in breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB 231, and MCF10a).
CYP19A1 Genistein 11795395 The benzopyranone-ring system is a molecular scaffold of considerable interest, and this scaffold is found in flavonoid natural products that have weak aromatase inhibitory activity.
CYP19A1 Genistein 28644496 The role of soybean extracts and isoflavones in hormone-dependent breast cancer: aromatase activity and biological effects.
PIEZO1 Genistein 19003112 Moreover, the effect of the phytoestrogens on AChE activity cannot be expressed in the presence of E2 since they either could not compete with the natural ligand in binding to the ER or that E2 down-regulates its own receptor.
HP1BP3 Genistein 29963755 Prolonged phytochemical exposure conferred heritable changes in the binding topology of key epigenetic regulators including ATRX, SUV39H1/H2, and HP1BP3 that are preserved in untreated progeny, resulting in sustained downregulation of proliferation genes and reduced cell growth.
JUN Genistein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
KLF4 Genistein 29899271 We also found that these compounds have the potential to downregulate KLF4 levels, which plays an important role in stem cell formation.
PIEZO1 Genistein 12929590 The present findings suggest that administration of genistein in the perinatal period has protective effects against MNU-induced mammary carcinoma in Sprague-Dawley rats, via reduction of levels of ER alpha- and/or PgR-positive cells (presumed progenitor cells of mammary carcinomas), p63-positive mammary progenitor/stem cells (involved in cell renewal) and PCNA-positive cells (necessary for cell proliferation).
PTEN Genistein 15905199 Data implicate PTEN in the induction of apoptosis by GEN and suggest that the promotion of apoptosis leading to inhibition of tumorigenesis in vivo by diets containing GEN may also involve the distinct activities of yet unknown GEN metabolite(s) and/or other systemic factors induced by GEN.
CDK1 Genistein, Curcumin 23351311 Other study reported that genistein isolated from Glycine max seed inhibited phosphorylation of cdk1, gene involved during G2/M transition and thus could function as G2 checkpoint abrogator.
VEGFA Curcumin 16702307 Inhibition of VEGF release by flavonoids, tocopherols, and lovastatin in these models of neoplastic cells suggests a novel mechanism for mammary cancer prevention.
AHR Ginkgo biloba extract 24649031 Our results suggested that the inhibitory effects of the Ginkgo biloba extract on estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer proliferation and the induction of CYP1B1 expression may be exerted through an alternative pathway, independent of the estrogen receptor or the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway.
CYP1B1 Ginkgo biloba extract 24649031 In addition, treatment with ginkgo fruit extract resulted in a higher CYP1B1 expression in MDA-MB-231 cells compared to treatment with the Ginkgo biloba leaves extract.
FAS Ginkgolic acid 22380770 Since a n-hexane-soluble extract from Ginkgo biloba was demonstrated to inhibit FAS activity in our preliminary test, we isolated active compounds from the n-hexane-soluble extract and evaluated their cytotoxic activity in human cancer cells.
CXCR4 Ginsenoside Rg3 21455623 CONCLUSION: This work suggests that Rg3 is a new CXCR4 inhibitor from a natural product.
RFX3-AS1 Ginsenoside Rg3 31700260 RESULTS: STXBP5-AS1 and RFX3-AS1 exhibited anti- and pro-proliferation effects, respectively, in the cancer cells, and the effects of Rg3 and KRG extract on apoptosis and cell proliferation were weakened after deregulating the lncRNAs.
STXBP5-AS1 Ginsenoside Rg3 31700260 RESULTS: STXBP5-AS1 and RFX3-AS1 exhibited anti- and pro-proliferation effects, respectively, in the cancer cells, and the effects of Rg3 and KRG extract on apoptosis and cell proliferation were weakened after deregulating the lncRNAs.
STAT3 Girinimbine 34472799 Naturally occurring Girinimbine alkaloid inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of human breast cancer cells via induction of apoptosis and inhibition of MEK/ERK and STAT3 signalling pathways.
CDK4 Glehnia littoralis extract 26745047 Our reuslts indicated that GL root extract arrested the proliferation of MCF-7 cells in G1 phase through inhibition of CDK4 and cyclin D1 via increased induction of p21 and p27.
CCND1 Glehnia littoralis extract 26745047 Our reuslts indicated that GL root extract arrested the proliferation of MCF-7 cells in G1 phase through inhibition of CDK4 and cyclin D1 via increased induction of p21 and p27.
CYP1B1 Glycyrrhiza glabra extract 29150398 With an objective to discover cisplatin-resistance reversal agents, herein, we report the evaluation of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extracts and its twelve chemical constituents for inhibition of CYP1B1 (and CYP1A1) enzyme in Sacchrosomes and live human cells.
VEGFA Grape seed extract 19131542 Grape seed extract inhibits VEGF expression via reducing HIF-1alpha protein expression.
VEGFA Grape seed extract 19139005 Taken together, this study indicates that GSE is a well-tolerated and inexpensive natural VEGF inhibitor and could potentially be useful in cancer prevention or treatment.
EGFR Graviola extract 21767082 Selective growth inhibition of human breast cancer cells by graviola fruit extract in vitro and in vivo involving downregulation of EGFR expression.
DAPK1 Grifolin 20943371 Grifolin, a potent antitumour natural product upregulates death-associated protein kinase 1 DAPK1 via p53 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.
CASP3 Halophila ovalis extract 32238022 An increased expression of the active fragments of an executioner caspase, caspase 3 in phenolic extract-treated MCF-7 cells further confirms this apoptosis induction.
HMOX1 Halophila ovalis extract 32238022 Further, the phenolic extract of H. ovalis blocked the antioxidant defense system in MCF-7 cells by down-regulating the protein expression of a major transcription factor, Nrf-2 and regulatory antioxidant enzymes, SOD-2 and HO-1.
ERBB2 Hesperetin 27449398 SIGNIFICANCE: The study identified two citrus fruit flavonoids, NG and HP as HER2-TK inhibitors and this is the first report on their potential to target preferentially and sensitize HER2 positive cancer cells to cell death.
PPARG Hesperetin 33880358 Bioinformatics and In Vitro Studies Reveal the Importance of p53, PPARG and Notch Signaling Pathway in Inhibition of Breast Cancer Stem Cells by Hesperetin.
AKT1 Hibiscus syriacus extract 25885960 CONCLUSIONS: H. syriacus extracts might inhibit breast cancer cell viability and induce apoptosis by activating p53 family regulated pathways and inhibiting AKT activation.
EGFR Hinokitiol 27073579 Hinokitiol inhibits vasculogenic mimicry activity of breast cancer stem/progenitor cells through proteasome-mediated degradation of epidermal growth factor receptor.
FBXW7 Honokiol 33544209 However, FBXW7 silencing or c-Myc transfection resulted in resistance to the honokiol-induced apoptotic effect.
ATM Huaier extract 28779143 These results demonstrated that Huaier extract could inhibit the proliferation of M7-TR and M7-FR cells by increasing ATM via suppression of miR-203.
CBL Huaier extract 29145193 In addition, Huaier extract increased the expression of CBL protein, a direct target of miR-675-5p.
H19 Huaier extract 29145193 The over-expression of H19 inhibited the cytotoxic effects of Huaier extract; in contrast, reduced H19 expression enhanced the function of Huaier extract.
MMP9 Huaier extract 26831282 Additionally, western blotting showed decreased expression of MMP2, MMP9 and VEGF with the use of Huaier extract.
p65 Huaier extract 29039556 Furthermore, the results of real-time PCR and western blotting revealed that Huaier extract decreased p65 and c-Met expression and increased IκBα expression, while paclitaxel increased p65 expression and reduced IκBα and c-Met expression.
VEGFA Huaier extract 26831282 Additionally, western blotting showed decreased expression of MMP2, MMP9 and VEGF with the use of Huaier extract.
CCNB1 Huanglian extract 11093765 Huanglian, A chinese herbal extract, inhibits cell growth by suppressing the expression of cyclin B1 and inhibiting CDC2 kinase activity in human cancer cells.
CDC2 Huanglian extract 11093765 Huanglian, A chinese herbal extract, inhibits cell growth by suppressing the expression of cyclin B1 and inhibiting CDC2 kinase activity in human cancer cells.
CDK1 Huanglian extract 11093765 Huanglian, A chinese herbal extract, inhibits cell growth by suppressing the expression of cyclin B1 and inhibiting CDC2 kinase activity in human cancer cells.
GATA3 Indole-3-carbinol 20130088 We have established the cellular mechanism by which indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a promising anticancer phytochemical from Brassica vegetables, ablates ERalpha expression, and we have uncovered a critical role for the GATA3 transcription factor in this indole-regulated cascade.
MUC1 Indole-3-carbinol 15027113 In this report, we demonstrate that the naturally occurring cancer preventative, indole-3-carbinol (I3C), inhibits the expression of MUC1 in breast cancer cells.
BRCA1 Indole-3-carbinol, Genistein 16434996 Studies using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and BRCA expression vectors suggest that the phytochemical induction of BRCA2 is due, in part, to BRCA1.
BRCA2 Genistein 16434996 BRCA1 and BRCA2 as molecular targets for phytochemicals indole-3-carbinol and genistein in breast and prostate cancer cells.
AKT1 Iris Nertschinskia extract 23464484 Knockdown of endogenous AKT1 or AKT2 in breast cancer cells by RNA interference determined the sensitivity to I. nertschinskia ethanol extract compared to control cells.
AKT2 Iris Nertschinskia extract 23464484 Knockdown of endogenous AKT1 or AKT2 in breast cancer cells by RNA interference determined the sensitivity to I. nertschinskia ethanol extract compared to control cells.
LSD1 Isoquercitrin 30552007 These findings suggest that natural LSD1 inhibitors, and particularly isoquercitrin, are promising for cancer treatment.
SLC22A3 Jatrophone (JA) 29281678 The natural compound Jatrophone interferes with Wnt/β-catenin signaling and inhibits proliferation and EMT in human triple-negative breast cancer
SLC22A3 Jatrophone (JA) 29771986 The natural compound Jatrophone interferes with Wnt/β-catenin signaling and inhibits proliferation and EMT in human triple-negative breast cancer
PIEZO1 Kaempferide 11525602 Using an ER-dependent reporter gene assay and an ER competition binding assay, we have identified phytochemicals possessing estrogenic and antiestrogenic activities, which appeared to correlate directly with their capacity to displace [3H]estradiol from ER.
BIRC5 Kaempferol 30333884 Kaempferol, a natural dietary flavonoid, suppresses 17β-estradiol-induced survivin expression and causes apoptotic cell death in endometrial cancer
CYP1A1 Kaempferol 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
CYP1B1 Kaempferol 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
IQGAP3 Kaempferol 31605603 RESULTS We found that natural phytochemicals, especially Kaempferol, decreased IQGAP3 expression in BC cells.
BAX Lemon extract 22126498 Additionally, the expression of a pro-apoptotic gene, bax, was increased, and the expression of an anti-apoptotic gene, bcl-2, was decreased by LE extract treatment, resulting in a shift in the Bax:Bcl-2 ratio to one that favored apoptosis.
BCL2 Lemon extract 22126498 Additionally, the expression of a pro-apoptotic gene, bax, was increased, and the expression of an anti-apoptotic gene, bcl-2, was decreased by LE extract treatment, resulting in a shift in the Bax:Bcl-2 ratio to one that favored apoptosis.
CASP3 Lemon extract 22126498 The expression of a major apoptotic gene, caspase-3, was increased by LE extract treatment.
TP53 Lemon extract 22126498 In addition, the apoptosis mediated by LE extract in the MCF-7 cells was associated with the increased expression of the tumor suppressor p53 and caspase-3.
PRMT6 Licochalcone A (LCA) 33245113 Since expression of PRMT6 is upregulated in human breast cancers and is associated with oncogenesis, we used the human breast cancer cell line system to study the effect of licochalcone A treatment on PRMT6 activity, cell viability, cell cycle, and apoptosis.
ABCG2 Limonin 23497885 In this study, we have investigated the interactions between ABCG2 and 56 naturally-occurring phytochemicals including phenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpenes and other common dietary phytochemicals, as well as two non plant-based compounds (hippuric acid and propyl gallate) using cell- and membrane-based transport inhibition assays.
ABCG2 Ursolic acid 23497885 In this study, we have investigated the interactions between ABCG2 and 56 naturally-occurring phytochemicals including phenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpenes and other common dietary phytochemicals, as well as two non plant-based compounds (hippuric acid and propyl gallate) using cell- and membrane-based transport inhibition assays.
ABCG2 Pinocembrin 23497885 In this study, we have investigated the interactions between ABCG2 and 56 naturally-occurring phytochemicals including phenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpenes and other common dietary phytochemicals, as well as two non plant-based compounds (hippuric acid and propyl gallate) using cell- and membrane-based transport inhibition assays.
PIEZO1 Linoleic acid 14974442 Bioassay-guided isolation, utilizing ER binding as a monitor, resulted in the isolation of linoleic acid as one possible estrogenic component of the extract.
EGFR Livistona chinensis extract 16919867 Selective downregulation of EGF receptor and downstream MAPK pathway in human cancer cell lines by active components partially purified from the seeds of Livistona chinensis R.
ABCG2 Luteolin 34770867 Herein, luteolin, a flavonoid found in Taraxacum&nbsp;officinale extract, was determined to inhibit the expressions of stemness-related transcriptional factors, the ATP-binding cassette transporter G2 (ABCG2), CD44, aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 activity as well as the sphere formation properties of breast CSCs.
CD44 Luteolin 34770867 Herein, luteolin, a flavonoid found in Taraxacum&nbsp;officinale extract, was determined to inhibit the expressions of stemness-related transcriptional factors, the ATP-binding cassette transporter G2 (ABCG2), CD44, aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 activity as well as the sphere formation properties of breast CSCs.
CYP1A1 Luteolin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
CYP1B1 Luteolin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
MPA Luteolin 26312209 Furthermore, LU blocked MPA-induced acquisition of stem cell-like properties by breast cancer cells.
SLC22A3 Luteolin 32768952 Our goal is to identify potential YAP/TAZ inhibitors from naturally derivative molecules and further study its effects on inhibiting EMT and metastasis of TNBC.
VEGFA Luteolin 26312209 Here, we tested the effects of luteolin (LU), a flavonoid commonly found in fruits and vegetables, on inhibiting progestin-dependent VEGF induction and angiogenesis in human breast cancer cells, inhibiting stem cell-like characteristics, as well as breast cancer cell xenograft tumor growth in vivo and expression of angiogenesis markers.
STAT3 Lycorine 28910973 The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Lycorine, a pyrrolo[de]phenanthridine ring-type alkaloid extracted from Amaryllidaceae genera, could inhibit breast cancer by targeting STAT3 signaling pathway.
PKM Mangifera indica Extracts 34136566 Mangifera indica Extracts as Novel PKM2 Inhibitors for Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
PPAR Mango polyphenolics 21535682 All fractions showed bioactivity in PPAR activation assays, but quantitative responses showed marked fruit-to-fruit variability, highlighting the need to bulk fruit prior to extraction for activity-guided fractionation of bioactive components.
LIN28A Matrine 31595560 Our study uncovers the role of the LIN28A/Let-7 in BrCSCs renewal, and more importantly, elucidated a novel mechanism by which Matrine induces breast cancer involution.
PAM Methyl jasmonate 27234523 Compared with control plants, MeJA-treated sweet potato exhibited the highest PAL activity, followed by SA and ABA treatment.
CD63 Mimusops zeyheri seed oil 35129016 Differential Expression of Platelet Activation Markers, CD62P and CD63, after Exposure to Breast Cancer Cells Treated with Kigelia Africana, Ximenia Caffra and Mimusops Zeyheri Seed Oils In Vitro.
SELP Mimusops zeyheri seed oil 35129016 Differential Expression of Platelet Activation Markers, CD62P and CD63, after Exposure to Breast Cancer Cells Treated with Kigelia Africana, Ximenia Caffra and Mimusops Zeyheri Seed Oils In Vitro.
H2AX Mistletoe extract (PS76A2) 33622211 Mistletoe extract simultaneously increased the expression of the DNA damage marker proteins, phosphorylated H2A histone family member X (H2A.X), and phosphorylated p38.
PLG Mistletoe extract (PS76A2) 33622211 In addition to tumor growth inhibition, mistletoe extract inhibited lung metastasis in the tumor-bearing mice and cell invasiveness by downregulating the expressions of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), uPA receptor, and markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (snail and fibronectin).
TNF Mistletoe extract (PS76A2) 9533928 In all supernatants of AM-stimulated cell cultures TNF-alpha or IL-6 were found, indicating the activation of cells of the monocyte-/macrophage lineage by mistletoe extracts.
p65 Moracin P 33173971 While TRAIL triggered the phosphorylation of the p65 subunit of NF‑κB, leading to cellular damage in HaCaT cells, treatment with Sohakuhi extract protected HaCaT cells against TRAIL‑induced cellular damage.
p65 Moracin O 33173971 While TRAIL triggered the phosphorylation of the p65 subunit of NF‑κB, leading to cellular damage in HaCaT cells, treatment with Sohakuhi extract protected HaCaT cells against TRAIL‑induced cellular damage.
BAX Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 34086162 Dichloromethane fraction of Moringa oleifera leaf methanolic extract selectively inhibits breast cancer cells (MCF7) by induction of apoptosis via upregulation of Bax, p53 and caspase 8 expressions.
CASP8 Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 34086162 Dichloromethane fraction of Moringa oleifera leaf methanolic extract selectively inhibits breast cancer cells (MCF7) by induction of apoptosis via upregulation of Bax, p53 and caspase 8 expressions.
p53 Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 34086162 Dichloromethane fraction of Moringa oleifera leaf methanolic extract selectively inhibits breast cancer cells (MCF7) by induction of apoptosis via upregulation of Bax, p53 and caspase 8 expressions.
SFRP1 Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 33007803 Significant Decreased Expressions of CaN, VEGF, SLC39A6 and SFRP1 in MDA-MB-231 Xenograft Breast Tumor Mice Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaves and Seed Residue (MOLSr) Extracts.
SLC39A6 Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 33007803 Significant Decreased Expressions of CaN, VEGF, SLC39A6 and SFRP1 in MDA-MB-231 Xenograft Breast Tumor Mice Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaves and Seed Residue (MOLSr) Extracts.
VEGFA Moringa oleifera (MOLSr) extracts (M1S9) 33007803 Significant Decreased Expressions of CaN, VEGF, SLC39A6 and SFRP1 in MDA-MB-231 Xenograft Breast Tumor Mice Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaves and Seed Residue (MOLSr) Extracts.
CCND1 Mulberry root bark extracts 26926171 The involvement of cyclin D1 degradation through GSK3β-mediated threonine-286 phosphorylation-dependent nuclear export in anti-cancer activity of mulberry root bark extracts
CCN2 Nelumbo nucifera extract 27178635 Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn leaves extract inhibits the angiogenesis and metastasis of breast cancer cells by downregulation connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) mediated PI3K/AKT/ERK signaling.
MBNL2 Neobractatin 31320607 The natural compound neobractatin inhibits tumor metastasis by upregulating the RNA-binding-protein MBNL2.
CDKN1A Nigella sativa extract 32351178 METHODS: The selection criteria for references were applied through Pubmed with "N. sativa and cancer", "N. sativa and breast cancer", "N. sativa and metastasis", "N. sativa and cytotoxicity of natural killer cells". The pathway analysis was performed using the PANTHER tool by using five randomly selected N. sativa affected genes (Cyclin D1, P53, p21 protein (Cdc42/Rac) activated kinase 1 (PAK1), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)) in order to elucidate further potentially affected signaling pathways.
PRKAA1 Ocimum basilicum (OB) extract 29589262 The treatment with both extracts also activated AMPK, but OB was much more efficient than OG in promoting this.
ABCC2  Octyl gallate 28043125 Therefore, we screened a library of 124 natural compounds and their derivatives using the vesicular transport assay to evaluate their inhibitory potential on MRP2 and BCRP.
CYP19A1 Olea europaea extract 27585256 Potential effect of Olea europea leaves, Sonchus oleraceus leaves and Mangifera indica peel extracts on aromatase activity in human placental microsomes and CYP19A1 expression in MCF-7 cell line: Comparative study.
VEGFA Oleanolic acid 33567767 Herein, we report the discovery of the natural oleanolic acid scaffold as a novel chemotype for the development of selective ligands of VEGF i-motif.
FAS Oleic acid 14767544 Pharmacological inhibition of FAS activity by the natural antibiotic cerulenin [(2S,3R)-2,3-epoxy-4-oxo-7E,10E-dodecadienamide] resulted in a dose-dependent cytotoxicity which positively paralleled the endogenous level of FAS.
ERBB2 Oleic acid 17134970 A recent pilot clinical trial assessing the effects of ALA-rich dietary flaxseed on tumor biological markers in postmenopausal patients with primary breast cancer demonstrated significant reductions in tumor growth and in HER2 (erbB-2) oncogene expression.
ERBB2 Oleic acid 18208790 Epidemiological and experimental studies begin to support the notion that "The Sacred Law of Salads" (i.e., "raw vegetables... plenty of generous (olive) oil") -originally proposed in 1614 by Giacomo Castelvetro in its book The Fruit, Herbs & Vegetables of Italy- might be considered the first (unintended) example of customised diets for breast cancer prevention based on individual genetic make-up (i.e., nutraceuticals against human breast carcinomas bearing HER2 oncogene amplification/overexpression).
TGF-β1 Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
ITGB1 Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
FAK Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
β-catenin Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
Src Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
AKT Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
MMP-9 Ophiopogonin D 32818624 These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
BIRC5 Origanum majorana extract 23451065 Mitotic arrest and apoptosis in breast cancer cells induced by Origanum majorana extract: upregulation of TNF-α and downregulation of survivin and mutant p53
CASP3 Oroxylum indicum (PHO) extract 32373390 MCF-7 cells treated with the extracts were examined using the sulforhodamine B, colony formation and caspase 3 activity assays, and by Western blotting. 
ICAM1 Oroxylum indicum (PHO) extract 32373390 Also, the two extracts inhibited MCF-7 cell migration and reduced both MMP 9 and ICAMP1 gene expression and MMP9 protein expression.
MMP9 Oroxylum indicum (PHO) extract 32373390 Also, the two extracts inhibited MCF-7 cell migration and reduced both MMP 9 and ICAMP1 gene expression and MMP9 protein expression.
FASN Osthole 20218616 Osthole, an active constituent isolated from the fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson, a traditional Chinese medicine, was found to be effective in suppressing FASN expression in HER2-overexpressing breast cells.
HSPB1 Ovatodiolide 27136586 In summary, our data reveal that Ova displays an anti-CSC activity through SMURF2-mediated downregulation of Hsp27. Ova could be further developed as an anti-CSC agent in the treatment of breast cancer.
POU5F1 Ovatodiolide 27136586 Ova dose-dependently downregulated the expression of stemness genes, octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (Oct4) and Nanog, as well as heat shock protein 27 (Hsp27), but upregulated SMAD ubiquitin regulatory factor 2 (SMURF2) in mammosphere cells derived from AS-B145 or BT-474.
PKM Pachymic acid 30381614 Molecular docking and enzyme assay revealed that PA is a competing activator of PKM2, and mimics the natural activator, fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.
EGFR Panaxadiol 33345701 Molecular dynamic simulation of EGFR and HER2 lead complexes ensure the ligand's appropriate refinement in the dynamic system.
ERBB2 Panaxadiol 33345701 Molecular dynamic simulation of EGFR and HER2 lead complexes ensure the ligand's appropriate refinement in the dynamic system.
MMP2 Pentadecanoic acid 32503225 Moreover, pentadecanoic acid reduced the stemness of MCF-7/SC and suppressed the migratory and invasive ability of MCF-7/SC as evidenced by the results of flow cytometry, a mammosphere formation assay, an aldehyde dehydrogenase activity assay, and Western blot experiments conducted to analyze the expression of cancer stem cell markers-CD44, β-catenin, MDR1, and MRP1-and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers-snail, slug, MMP9, and MMP2.
MMP9 Pentadecanoic acid 32503225 Moreover, pentadecanoic acid reduced the stemness of MCF-7/SC and suppressed the migratory and invasive ability of MCF-7/SC as evidenced by the results of flow cytometry, a mammosphere formation assay, an aldehyde dehydrogenase activity assay, and Western blot experiments conducted to analyze the expression of cancer stem cell markers-CD44, β-catenin, MDR1, and MRP1-and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers-snail, slug, MMP9, and MMP2.
ERBB2 Pharbitis nil extract 20883766 MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed the effects of PN extract on proliferation of breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 control vector (vec) and MCF-7 human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) cells engineered to overexpress oncogenic HER2 via retroviral infection.
ERBB2 Pharbitis nil extract 20883766 MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed the effects of PN extract on proliferation of breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 control vector (vec) and MCF-7 human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) cells engineered to overexpress oncogenic HER2 via retroviral infection.
CDH1 Phenethyl Isothiocyanate 33416137 Phenethyl isothiocyanate reduces breast cancer stem cell-like properties by epigenetic reactivation of CDH1.
MTDH Phenethyl Isothiocyanate 31979093 We found that phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), a well-known pro-oxidant phytochemical, suppressed stemness in MDA-MB-231/IR cells through ROS modulation via the downregulation of MTDH.
ERBB2 Phenyl glucuronide 31148892 CONCLUSION: Thus, from this study it can be concluded that, these screened natural compounds from E. crispa leaves may serve as potential inhibitors for HER2 and they might lead to development of new therapeutic agents against cancer and its associated complications.
ERBB2 Hydrocortisone acetate 31148892 CONCLUSION: Thus, from this study it can be concluded that, these screened natural compounds from E. crispa leaves may serve as potential inhibitors for HER2 and they might lead to development of new therapeutic agents against cancer and its associated complications.
ERBB2 6-(4,6-dioxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-yl-amino)hexanoic acid trifluoroacetate 31148892 CONCLUSION: Thus, from this study it can be concluded that, these screened natural compounds from E. crispa leaves may serve as potential inhibitors for HER2 and they might lead to development of new therapeutic agents against cancer and its associated complications.
CDKN1A Pinocembrin 31222938 The aim of this study was to evaluate the ethanolic extract of propolis originated from northern Turkey for its antiproliferative, apoptotic and cell cycle arrest promoting effects on MCF7, HGC27, A549 cancer cell lines and a healthy cell line (HUVEC) in terms of DNA content, morphological features, expression of cell cycle checkpoint proteins p21, p53, Cyclin D1 and immune checkpoint protein PD-L1.
CCND1 Pistacia atlantica sub kurdica extract 23351343 CONCLUSION: Taken together, our results establish that the antitumor activity of the pericarp extract of Baneh partly is mediated via cell cycle arrest and downregulation of cyclin D1 and cdk4 expression.
CCND1 Baneh extract 23351343 CONCLUSION: Taken together, our results establish that the antitumor activity of the pericarp extract of Baneh partly is mediated via cell cycle arrest and downregulation of cyclin D1 and cdk4 expression.
CCND1 Plectranthus amboinicus extract 32127976 Leaves Ethanolic Extract Nanoparticles (PAEEN) on concentration IC50 (89.2 µg/mL) inhibited the expression of cyclin D1 around 5.59%. Further, the immunocytochemistry assay indicated that there was an inhibition of cyclin D1, upregulation of caspase-9 and restoration of p53, indicated by their expression.
CAT Podophyllum hexandrum extract 21845801 The decrease in the activity of catalase and increase in the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in different organs of the rats receiving Podophyllum hexandrum extract and alpha-tocopherol indicates the protective effect of the plant in combating oxidative stress undergone by the rats.
IL17 Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) 24962397 Moreover, the evaluation of a great panel of cytokines expressed by MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells showed that the levels of VEGF and nine pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, IL-12, IL-17, IP-10, MIP-1α, MIP-1β, MCP-1 and TNF-α) decreased in a dose dependent way with increasing amounts of the hydrophilic extracts of PSO, supporting the evidence of an anti-inflammatory effect.
VEGFA Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) 24962397 Moreover, the evaluation of a great panel of cytokines expressed by MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells showed that the levels of VEGF and nine pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, IL-12, IL-17, IP-10, MIP-1α, MIP-1β, MCP-1 and TNF-α) decreased in a dose dependent way with increasing amounts of the hydrophilic extracts of PSO, supporting the evidence of an anti-inflammatory effect.
KDR Pulicaria undulata essential oil 34440504 The P. undulata extract and isolates showed significant reduction in tumor weight, decreased both serum vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) levels and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) expression significantly compared to the control EAC group, suggesting an antiangiogenic activity through the inhibition of VEGF signaling.
VEGFB Pulicaria undulata essential oil 34440504 The P. undulata extract and isolates showed significant reduction in tumor weight, decreased both serum vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) levels and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) expression significantly compared to the control EAC group, suggesting an antiangiogenic activity through the inhibition of VEGF signaling.
VEGFR-2 Pulicaria undulata essential oil 34440504 The P. undulata extract and isolates showed significant reduction in tumor weight, decreased both serum vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) levels and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) expression significantly compared to the control EAC group, suggesting an antiangiogenic activity through the inhibition of VEGF signaling.
AKT1 Punica granatum extract 22941571 Moreover, previous studies have shown that Pg extracts decrease inflammation in lung cancer cell lines by inhibiting phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate (PI3K)-dependent phosphorylation of AKT in vitro and inhibiting the activation of NF-kB in vivo.
CYP1A1 Quecetin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
CYP1B1 Quecetin 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
PIK3CG Quecetin 7674820 Quercetin, a plant flavonoid, blocks signal transduction pathways by inhibiting 1-phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (EC 2.7.1.67, PI kinase) and 1-phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase (EC 2.7.1.68, PIP kinase), resulting in a reduction of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) concentration which decreases the release of calcium from intracellular sources.
PIP Quecetin 7674820 Quercetin, a plant flavonoid, blocks signal transduction pathways by inhibiting 1-phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (EC 2.7.1.67, PI kinase) and 1-phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase (EC 2.7.1.68, PIP kinase), resulting in a reduction of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) concentration which decreases the release of calcium from intracellular sources.
CDK6 Quercetin 33134711 We performed in silico and in vitro screening of different natural compounds and found that quercetin has a high binding affinity for the CDK6 and inhibits its activity with an IC50 = 5.89 uM.
CYP3A4 Quercetin 28462502 Quercetin is a plant-based flavonoid with inhibitory effects on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4 and also antioxidant properties.
ERBB2 Quercetin 33625319 In-silico based identification of phytochemicals from Houttuynia cordata Thunb. as potential inhibitors for overexpressed HER2 and VEGFR2 cancer genes.
PIP Quercetin 9381980 Quercetin and genistein are able to inhibit PI and PIP kinase activities and reduce IP3 concentration in vivo and in tissue culture systems.
ALOX5 Quercetin 3-O-β-d-mannuronopyranoside 33923148 Polyphenolic Profile of Callistemon viminalis Aerial Parts: Antioxidant, Anticancer and In Silico 5-LOX Inhibitory Evaluations.
BCL2L2 Quercus acutissima extract 35092826 Western blot indicated that QA root extract induced mitochondria-mediated apoptosis by up-regulating caspase 3 and down-regulating Bcl-W.
CASP3 Quercus acutissima extract 34634366 Western blot indicated that QA root extract induced mitochondria-mediated apoptosis by up-regulating caspase 3 and down-regulating Bcl-W.
CASP3 Quercus acutissima extract 35092826 Western blot indicated that QA root extract induced mitochondria-mediated apoptosis by up-regulating caspase 3 and down-regulating Bcl-W.
AKT1 Rabdosia rubescens extract 29844859 Here, we screened a library containing 441 authenticated traditional chinese medicine (TCM) plant extracts by examining their effect on cell viability of a human mammary epithelial cell line HMEC-PIK3CAH1047R, which expresses mutant PIK3CAH1047R and has constitutively active AKT signaling.
AKT1 Oridonin 29844859 Here, we screened a library containing 441 authenticated traditional chinese medicine (TCM) plant extracts by examining their effect on cell viability of a human mammary epithelial cell line HMEC-PIK3CAH1047R, which expresses mutant PIK3CAH1047R and has constitutively active AKT signaling.
BAD Red ginseng extract 33987910 KRG extract increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins BAX, BAK, and BAD and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL in both cells.
BAK1 Red ginseng extract 33987910 KRG extract increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins BAX, BAK, and BAD and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL in both cells.
BAX Red ginseng extract 33987910 KRG extract increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins BAX, BAK, and BAD and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL in both cells.
BCL2 Red ginseng extract 33987910 KRG extract increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins BAX, BAK, and BAD and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL in both cells.
BCL2L1 Red ginseng extract 33987910 KRG extract increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins BAX, BAK, and BAD and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL in both cells.
CASP3 Red guava extracts 32410830 We found that red guava extracts can, through caspase-3 activation and PARP cleavage signaling, induce apoptotic and necrotic death in TNBC cells.
PARP1 Red guava extracts 32410830 We found that red guava extracts can, through caspase-3 activation and PARP cleavage signaling, induce apoptotic and necrotic death in TNBC cells.
CYP19A1 Resveratrol 24929094 Among various naturally occurring, biologically active compounds, resveratrol and melatonin have been suggested to act as aromatase inhibitors, which make them potential candidates in hormonal treatment of breast cancer.
BRCA1 Resveratrol 31317586 Resveratrol (RVT) a much studied anti-cancer natural molecule is known for restoration of BRCA1, p53, and p21 in cancer cells.
CDKN1A Resveratrol 31317586 Resveratrol (RVT) a much studied anti-cancer natural molecule is known for restoration of BRCA1, p53, and p21 in cancer cells.
CREB1 Resveratrol 16061885 However, patients administered other plant polyphenols experienced severe diarrhea, likely due to an increase in intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP).
CYP19A1 Resveratrol 18462857 Since the ERE-driven luciferase activity was not repressed by resveratrol, the nuclear events of estrogen were unlikely to be suppressed by resveratrol. Instead the phytochemical reduced the amount of ERK activated by estradiol, which could be the pathway responsible for Promoter I.1 transactivation and the induced CYP19 expression.
SLC22A3 Resveratrol 21794976 Treatment of MCF-7 cells with a combined stimulation of EGF and resveratrol, a naturally occurring stilbene with antitumor properties, failed to alter cell morphology, motility and overexpression of EMT markers induced by EGF.
SLC22A3 Resveratrol 26759241 However, we discovered that resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound, induced β-TrCP-mediated Twist1 degradation to attenuate MK-2206-induced EMT in breast cancer cells.
PGR Resveratrol 11014220 For the natural, imperfect EREs from the human c-fos, pS2, and progesterone receptor (PR) genes, resveratrol shows activity comparable to that induced by E2.
PIEZO1 Resveratrol 11014220 Resveratrol was shown to bind ER in cytosolic extracts from MCF-7 and rat uteri.
RAD51 Resveratrol 30142917 Resveratrol (Resv) is a natural compound representing a promising chemosensitizer for cancer treatment that has been shown to sensitize tumor cells through upregulation and phosphorylation of p53 and inhibition of RAD51.
AHR Kaempferol 20846786 RNAi-mediated knockdown of ERα in T-47D cells did not affect the inhibitory action of either phytochemical on AHR activity.
AHR Resveratrol 20846786 Resveratrol and kaempferol are natural chemopreventative agents that are also aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) antagonists and estrogen receptor (ER) agonists.
MYCN Rhodiola crenulata extract 29871587 Through this work, we observed significant cytotoxic effects of Rhodiola crenulata extract treatment upon treatment on NB-1691 cells, a human neuroblastoma cell line with MYCN amplification.
PIEZO1 Emodin 23768005 Rhodoeosein and emodin may have potential therapeutic applications as natural products activating ERβ, and further characterization of rhodoeosein is necessary to evaluate its selectivity as a cell type-specific ER agonist.
PIEZO1 Rhodoeosein 23768005 Rhodoeosein and emodin may have potential therapeutic applications as natural products activating ERβ, and further characterization of rhodoeosein is necessary to evaluate its selectivity as a cell type-specific ER agonist.
EGFR Rosmarinus officinalis extract 24615943 Modulation of estrogen and epidermal growth factor receptors by rosemary extract in breast cancer cells.
ERBB2 Rosmarinus officinalis extract 24615943 Here, we analyzed the antitumor activities of a supercritical fluid rosemary extract (SFRE) in different breast cancer cells, and used a genomic approach to explore its effect on the modulation of ER-α and HER2 signaling pathways, the most important mitogen pathways related to breast cancer progression.
LRP6 Rottlerin 24607787 We found that rottlerin, a natural plant polyphenol, suppressed LRP6 expression and phosphorylation, and inhibited Wnt/β-catenin signaling in HEK293 cells.
TOP1 Rubus crategifolius extract 10976580 Activity of crude extract of Rubus crataegifolius roots as a potent apoptosis inducer and DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor.
HMOX1 Salvia miltiorrhiza extract 32963697 We also noticed that there was a marked upregulation of detoxifying enzyme system in the presence of SMAE, and its exposure also contributed to an increase in Nrf2 and HO-1 content as well.
STAT3 Sanguinarine 32065498 The effects of a natural alkaloid, sanguinarine, on HIF-1α and STAT3 colocalization and interaction were evaluated in vitro and mouse xenograft models.
CASP3 Saururus chinensis extract 21111586 Taken together, our data provide the evidence that SC induces apoptosis depending on caspase-3 activation and overcomes the natural biological resistance to chemotherapy found in human prostate and breast cancer cells.
BIRC5 Scrophularia atropatana extract 30256066 The present study was done to reveal the effects of Scrophularia atropatana extract on epigenetic situation of TP53 gene promoter and the expression levels of anti-apoptotic gene, survivin and its potential for production of cancer epi-drugs.
TP53 Scrophularia atropatana extract 30256066 This plant could be a promising source for production of epi-drugs due to its apoptotic effects and reversal of TP53 epigenetic alterations.
EGFR Scrophularia frigida Boiss extract 27755942 It is suggested that the extracts exert their anti-proliferative effect through multiple implications such as suppressing growth, arresting the cell cycle, increased DNA fragmentation, downregulation of the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 and myeloid cell Leukemia-1, and upregulation of pro-apoptotic messenger RNAs like caspase-3 and caspase-9.
CYP1A1 Scutellarein 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
CYP1B1 Scutellarein 29097115 The present study aimed to characterize the metabolism and further antiproliferative activity of the hydroxylated flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, scutellarein, kaempferol and quercetin in CYP1 recombinant enzymes and in the CYP1 expressing cell lines MCF7 and MDA-MB-468, respectively. Taken collectively, the data demonstrate that the metabolism of hydroxylated flavonoids by cytochrome P450 CYP1 enzymes, notably CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, can enhance their antiproliferative activity in breast cancer cells.
MRP2 Scutellariae radix 26852865 In conclusion, SR ingestion increased the systemic exposure and MRT of MTX via modulation on MRP2 and BCRP.
ABCC2 Scutellariae radix  26852865 In conclusion, SR ingestion increased the systemic exposure and MRT of MTX via modulation on MRP2 and BCRP.
ABCG2 Scutellariae radix  26852865 In conclusion, SR ingestion increased the systemic exposure and MRT of MTX via modulation on MRP2 and BCRP.
CCND1 Sichuan pepper extracts 16418572 Here we provide the first evidence that extracts of Chinese/ Japanese peppercorns (Zanthoxyli Fructus) from the plant Zanthoxylum piperitum called "Hua Jiao"/"Sansho", block selectively the key kinase PAK1, leading to the downregulation of cyclin D1.
BNIP3 Silibinin 25891311 Silibinin, a natural flavonoid, induces autophagy via ROS-dependent mitochondrial dysfunction and loss of ATP involving BNIP3 in human MCF7 breast cancer cells.
CD44 Silibinin 22110198 Here, we investigated the effect of silibinin (a polyphenolic flavonolignan of the herbal plant of Silybum marianum, milk thistle) on the epidermal growth factor (EGF) ligand-induced CD44 expression in human breast cancer cells.
EGFR Silibinin 22110198 Here, we investigated the effect of silibinin (a polyphenolic flavonolignan of the herbal plant of Silybum marianum, milk thistle) on the epidermal growth factor (EGF) ligand-induced CD44 expression in human breast cancer cells.
VEGFA Silibinin 19181503 Herein, we investigated the effect of silibinin, a major constituent (flavanolignan) of the fruits of Silybum marianum, on 12-O-tetradecanoyl phorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced MMP-9 and VEGF expression in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells.
PTGS1 Sinigrin 15231456 DSS and sinigrin were evaluated for their inhibitory effects on cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzymes, on lipid peroxidation, and on the proliferation of human colon (HCT-116), breast (MCF-7), lung (NCIH460), and central nervous system (CNS, SF-268) cancer cell lines.
CYP1A1 Smilax spinosa extract 22752086 In summary, the methanol extract and the derivative fraction F2 of S. spinosa showed anti-neoplastic effects in HL-60 cells and CYP1A1 activation in estrogen receptor-positive MCF-7 breast cancer cells but not in estrogen-negative MDA-MB231 breast cancer cells.
CCND1 Solanum chacoense extract 32372670 The treatment with the extracts induced overexpression of the pro-apoptotic gene BAX¸ down-regulation of the anti-apoptotic gene BCL-2 and the pro-proliferation genes NFkB, CCND1, and STAT3.
STAT3 Solanum chacoense extract 32372670 The treatment with the extracts induced overexpression of the pro-apoptotic gene BAX¸ down-regulation of the anti-apoptotic gene BCL-2 and the pro-proliferation genes NFkB, CCND1, and STAT3.
BAX Strobilanthes crispus extract 33511882 Results showed that SH extract induces apoptosis by suppressing the protein expression of BCL-2 while the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins such as BAX and caspase nine were unchanged.
BCL2 Strobilanthes crispus extract 33511882 Results showed that SH extract induces apoptosis by suppressing the protein expression of BCL-2 while the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins such as BAX and caspase nine were unchanged.
CDKN2A Sulforaphane 29634384 In the present study, using methylation-sensitive restriction analysis (MSRA) and qPCR, we showed that clofarabine in combination with sulforaphane, a phytochemical from cruciferous vegetables, significantly reactivates DNA methylation-silenced CDKN2A tumour suppressor and inhibits cancer cell growth at a non-invasive breast cancer stage.
CR1 Sulforaphane 30679159 Further analysis of gene expression in these TNBC tumor cells revealed that sulforaphane significantly decreases the expression of cancer-specific CR1, CRIPTO-3/TDGF1P3 (CR3, a homologue of CR1), and various stem cell markers including Nanog, aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1), Wnt3, and Notch4.
DNMT1 Sulforaphane 26372775 In the present study, we investigated the effects of sulforaphane (SFN), a phytochemical from cruciferous vegetables, on the methylation and expression of PTEN and RARbeta2 tumour suppressor genes as well as on the expression of regulators of DNA methylation reaction, DNMT1 , p53 , and p21 , in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells with different invasive potential.
SLC22A3 Sulforaphane 19728765 Further, we found significant down regulation of Twist1 and POU5F1, transcription factors that mediate EMT and the self-renewal of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells.
SLC22A3 Sulforaphane 33640782 CONCLUSION: The results of the current study suggests that CIS when supplemented with SFN, inhibits metastasis and stemness potential of TNBC cells by down regulating SIRTs-mediated EMT cascade.
CCL2 Taxifolin 33446575 Elevated expression of SOS1 also enhanced cancer stemness through upregulation of PTTG1 and promoted M2 polarization of macrophages by CCL2 in metastatic sites.
PTTG1 Taxifolin 33446575 Elevated expression of SOS1 also enhanced cancer stemness through upregulation of PTTG1 and promoted M2 polarization of macrophages by CCL2 in metastatic sites.
SOS1 Taxifolin 33446575 The natural compound, taxifolin, suppressed signaling transduction of SOS1 by blocking the interaction between SOS1 and Grb2, suggesting a potential utility of this compound as a therapeutic agent for AA patients with breast cancer.
STAT3 Thymbra Spicata extract 32696667 Antitumor Activity of Ethanolic Extract from Thymbra Spicata L. aerial Parts: Effects on Cell Viability and Proliferation, Apoptosis Induction, STAT3, and NF-kB Signaling.
CXCR4 Thymoquinone (TQ) 30564115 In this study, we examined the potential effect of thymoquinone (TQ), derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa, on the expression and regulation of CXCR4 in breast cancer cells.
DNMT1 Thymoquinone (TQ) 31058255 We found that many key epigenetic players, including ubiquitin-like containing plant homeodomain (PHD) and really interesting new gene (RING) finger domains 1 (UHRF1), DNMT1,3A,3B, G9A, HDAC1,4,9, KDM1B, and KMT2A,B,C,D,E, were downregulated in TQ-treated Jurkat cells.
HDAC1 Thymoquinone (TQ) 31058255 We found that many key epigenetic players, including ubiquitin-like containing plant homeodomain (PHD) and really interesting new gene (RING) finger domains 1 (UHRF1), DNMT1,3A,3B, G9A, HDAC1,4,9, KDM1B, and KMT2A,B,C,D,E, were downregulated in TQ-treated Jurkat cells.
KDM1B Thymoquinone (TQ) 31058255 We found that many key epigenetic players, including ubiquitin-like containing plant homeodomain (PHD) and really interesting new gene (RING) finger domains 1 (UHRF1), DNMT1,3A,3B, G9A, HDAC1,4,9, KDM1B, and KMT2A,B,C,D,E, were downregulated in TQ-treated Jurkat cells.
KMT2A Thymoquinone (TQ) 31058255 We found that many key epigenetic players, including ubiquitin-like containing plant homeodomain (PHD) and really interesting new gene (RING) finger domains 1 (UHRF1), DNMT1,3A,3B, G9A, HDAC1,4,9, KDM1B, and KMT2A,B,C,D,E, were downregulated in TQ-treated Jurkat cells.
CD44 Tocopherols 29846560 Tocopherols decreased the levels of stem cell markers, including octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), CD44 and SOX-2, as well as estrogen-related markers, such as trefoil factor (TFF)/pS2, cathepsin D, progesterone receptor and SERPINA1, in estrogen-stimulated tumorspheres.
CTSD Tocopherols 29846560 Tocopherols decreased the levels of stem cell markers, including octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), CD44 and SOX-2, as well as estrogen-related markers, such as trefoil factor (TFF)/pS2, cathepsin D, progesterone receptor and SERPINA1, in estrogen-stimulated tumorspheres.
PGR Tocopherols 29846560 Tocopherols decreased the levels of stem cell markers, including octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), CD44 and SOX-2, as well as estrogen-related markers, such as trefoil factor (TFF)/pS2, cathepsin D, progesterone receptor and SERPINA1, in estrogen-stimulated tumorspheres.
POU5F1 Tocopherols 29846560 Tocopherols decreased the levels of stem cell markers, including octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), CD44 and SOX-2, as well as estrogen-related markers, such as trefoil factor (TFF)/pS2, cathepsin D, progesterone receptor and SERPINA1, in estrogen-stimulated tumorspheres.
SERPINA1 Tocopherols 29846560 Tocopherols decreased the levels of stem cell markers, including octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), CD44 and SOX-2, as well as estrogen-related markers, such as trefoil factor (TFF)/pS2, cathepsin D, progesterone receptor and SERPINA1, in estrogen-stimulated tumorspheres.
PIK3CD Toosendanin (TSN) 29574068 Natural product toosendanin reverses the resistance of human breast cancer cells to adriamycin as a novel PI3K inhibitor.
EGFR Torilis japonica extract (TJE) 25051266 Torilis japonica extract, a new potential EMT suppressor agent by regulation of EGFR signaling pathways.
SLC22A3 Torilis japonica extract (TJE) 25051266 Torilis japonica extract, a new potential EMT suppressor agent by regulation of EGFR signaling pathways.
CAT Tragopogon porrifolius extract 25694787 The highest dose of the extract (250 mg/kg) recorded a fold increase of 1.68 for SOD, 2.49 for GST, and 3.2 for CAT.
MMP2 Trapa acornis husks (TAH) extract 32672134 The mRNA expression levels of VEGF, MMP2, MMP9, and uPA were reduced after TAH extracts intervention (P < 0.01). 
MMP9 Trapa acornis husks (TAH) extract 32672134 The mRNA expression levels of VEGF, MMP2, MMP9, and uPA were reduced after TAH extracts intervention (P < 0.01). 
VEGFA Trapa acornis husks (TAH) extract 32672134 The mRNA expression levels of VEGF, MMP2, MMP9, and uPA were reduced after TAH extracts intervention (P < 0.01). 
ADAM10 Triptolide 19783906 Triptolide: An inhibitor of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) in cancer cells
SNAI1 Triptonide 33510281 We show that triptonide downregulates multiple cancer stem cell-associated genes but upregulates SNAI1 gene expression.
BIRC5 Typhonium flagelliforme tuber extract 33342788 Typhonium flagelliforme extract induce apoptosis in breast cancer stem cells by suppressing survivin.
CYP19A1 Unguinol 31788435 Naturally occurring depsidones, extracted from the fungus Aspergillus, are known for their wide range of biological activities such as cytotoxicity, aromatase inhibition, radical scavenging, and antioxidant properties.
ADA Urtica dioica extract 29506637 After 24 h, different concentrations of the extract were added and after 72 h, ADA and ODC1 gene expression as well as BCL2 and BAX apoptotic genes were assessed by Taqman real time PCR assay.
BAX Urtica dioica extract 29506637 After 24 h, different concentrations of the extract were added and after 72 h, ADA and ODC1 gene expression as well as BCL2 and BAX apoptotic genes were assessed by Taqman real time PCR assay.
BCL2 Urtica dioica extract 29506637 After 24 h, different concentrations of the extract were added and after 72 h, ADA and ODC1 gene expression as well as BCL2 and BAX apoptotic genes were assessed by Taqman real time PCR assay.
CXCR4 Urtica dioica extract 28628833 Moreover, our findings demonstrated that the extract could decrease miR-21 expression, which substantially lessens the overexpressed MMP1, MMP9, MMP13, vimentin, and CXCR4 and increases E-cadherin in the tumoral group.
MMP1 Urtica dioica extract 28628833 Moreover, our findings demonstrated that the extract could decrease miR-21 expression, which substantially lessens the overexpressed MMP1, MMP9, MMP13, vimentin, and CXCR4 and increases E-cadherin in the tumoral group.
MMP13 Urtica dioica extract 28628833 Moreover, our findings demonstrated that the extract could decrease miR-21 expression, which substantially lessens the overexpressed MMP1, MMP9, MMP13, vimentin, and CXCR4 and increases E-cadherin in the tumoral group.
MMP9 Urtica dioica extract 28628833 Moreover, our findings demonstrated that the extract could decrease miR-21 expression, which substantially lessens the overexpressed MMP1, MMP9, MMP13, vimentin, and CXCR4 and increases E-cadherin in the tumoral group.
ODC1 Urtica dioica extract 29506637 After 24 h, different concentrations of the extract were added and after 72 h, ADA and ODC1 gene expression as well as BCL2 and BAX apoptotic genes were assessed by Taqman real time PCR assay.
VIM Urtica dioica extract 28628833 Moreover, our findings demonstrated that the extract could decrease miR-21 expression, which substantially lessens the overexpressed MMP1, MMP9, MMP13, vimentin, and CXCR4 and increases E-cadherin in the tumoral group.
TLR4 Verbascoside B 34844644 Taken together, our data showed verbascoside is a safe natural compound for normal cells while has apoptosis-inducing feature through TLR4 axis on 4 T1 cells.
EGFR Viscosalactone B 33525984 We docked the phytochemicals and examined the binding affinities of ligands towards the EGFR, HER2, estrogen and NF-κB receptors. Pristimerin, ixocarpalactone A, viscosalactone B and zhankuic acid A have shown higher binding affinities and energies towards targeted receptors among the screened phytochemicals.
ERBB2 Viscosalactone B 33525984 We docked the phytochemicals and examined the binding affinities of ligands towards the EGFR, HER2, estrogen and NF-κB receptors. Pristimerin, ixocarpalactone A, viscosalactone B and zhankuic acid A have shown higher binding affinities and energies towards targeted receptors among the screened phytochemicals.
FAS Vitisin B 31497225 In the present study, we discovered that vitisin B, a natural stilbene isolated from the seeds of Iris lactea Pall. var. chinensis (Fisch.), was a novel FAS inhibitor.
ABCG2 Wedelolactone 30587555 Enhancing Chemosensitivity of Breast Cancer Stem Cells by Downregulating SOX2 and ABCG2 Using Wedelolactone-encapsulated Nanoparticles.
SOX2 Wedelolactone 30587555 Enhancing Chemosensitivity of Breast Cancer Stem Cells by Downregulating SOX2 and ABCG2 Using Wedelolactone-encapsulated Nanoparticles.
ATR Withaferin A 31441116 In this study, we investigated the role of ATR in cell-cycle arrest by withaferin A (WA), a cancer preventative steroidal lactone derived from Withania somnifera plant abundant in India and surrounding countries.
CASP3 Withania somnifera extract 27268658 Flow cytometry results showed that the extract arrested the cell cycle at S phase, and the increase in the caspase 3 activity suggested that the extract could induce cell apoptosis by a caspase mediated pathway.
CCL2 Withania somnifera extract 28090590 CONCLUSION: WS root extract inhibited proliferation of breast cancer cells in vitro and in vivo and significantly reduced expression of the cytokine, CCL2.
EGFR Xanthotoxol 31673107 The aim of the study has been on certain phytochemicals which has potent actions on ERα, PR, EGFR and mTOR inhibition.
PGR Xanthotoxol 31673107 The aim of the study has been on certain phytochemicals which has potent actions on ERα, PR, EGFR and mTOR inhibition.
SLC22A3 Ziyuglycoside II 31525383 In this study, investigations were conducted into the effect and mechanism of Ziyuglycoside II (Ziyu II), the main compound extracted from Sanguisorba Officinails L, on EMT, anoikis resistance as well as cell migration and invasion in human triple negative breast carcinoma MDA-MB-231 cells.
MARK4 α-Mangostin 31343173 Filtration of naturally occurring compound libraries using high-throughput screening and enzyme assay suggest α-mangostin is a potential inhibitor of MARK4.
SLC22A3 β-elemene 23516540 In the present study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of beta-elemene (ELE), an active component of a natural plant-derived anti-neoplastic agent in an established EMT model mediated by transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1). We found that ELE (40 µg/ml ) blocked the TGF-β1-induced phenotypic transition in the human breast cancer cell line MCF-7.
PKM β-elemene 31343107 Taken together, tetrameric transformation and nuclear translocation of PKM2 are essential for cancer metastasis, and β-elemene inhibited breast cancer metastasis via blocking aerobic glycolysis mediated by dimeric PKM2 transformation and nuclear translocation, being a promising anti-metastatic agent from natural compounds.
CYP19A1 Isoliquiritigenin, Biochanin A 21693041 Potential utility of natural products as regulators of breast cancer-associated aromatase promoters.
MMP2 Huaier extract 26831282 Additionally, western blotting showed decreased expression of MMP2, MMP9 and VEGF with the use of Huaier extract.
NANOG Ugonin J 23662114 Cyclohexylmethyl Flavonoids Suppress Propagation of Breast Cancer Stem Cells via Downregulation of NANOG.
SLC5A5 Xanthohumol 16092068 In contrast to many other plant-derived phenolic secondary metabolites such as (iso-)flavonoids, which inhibit I(-) uptake, XN might be an interesting candidate for more efficient radioiodide therapy of thyroid and perhaps other cancer expressing NIS such as breast cancer.
NOX4 Schisandrin B 23688500 Here we show (1) that TGF-β induces ROS production in breast cancer 4T1 cells and enhances cell migration and that the effect of TGF-β depends on NOX4 expression, (2) that knockdown of NOX4 via RNAi significantly decreases the migration ability of 4T1 cells in the presence or absence of TGF-β and significantly attenuates distant metastasis of 4T1 cells to lung and bone, (3) that Schisandrin B (Sch B), a naturally occurring dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan with very low toxicity, is a novel NOX inhibitor and its IC50 toward NOX4 is 9.3μM, and (4) that Sch B suppresses TGF-β-induced and NOX4-associated ROS production in 4T1 cells and inhibits TGF-β-enhanced cell migration.
CDKN1A Sanguinarine 16512916 Previous studies have shown that this DNA-binding phytochemical can arrest a number of different types of transformed cells in G0/G1, and upregulate the CKIs p21 and p27 while downregulating multiple cyclins and CDKs.
CDKN1A Cimicifuga racemosa extract 16557472 Also, we evaluated the effects of this CR extract on the transcriptional regulation of genes involved in cell cycle progression in the ER-negative cell lines 293T and T-47D and we found that this extract markedly inhibited the luciferase activity driven by the cyclin D1 promoter and increased the transcriptional activity of the p21 gene promoter.
CDKN1A Wogonin 19576743 RESULTS: The strongest anti-leukemic activity was shown by the methanol extract, which contained apigenin, baicalein, chrysin, luteolin and wogonin, with an IpC50 of 43 microg/ml (corresponding to 1.3mg/ml of dried plant material) which correlated with cyclin D1- and Cdc25A suppression and p21 induction.
CDKN1A Smilax spinosa extract 22752086 This revealed that the methanol extract increased the levels of p21 and this may have caused cell cycle attenuation.
CDKN1A Naringin 23694763 In contrast, over-expressing β-catenin by adenoviral vector system in TNBC cells reversed the antitumor activity of naringin, and regulated p21 and survivin. 
CDKN1A Betulinic acid 25797115 GeXP-based multiplex system was employed to investigate the expression of p53, p21, Bax and Bcl-2 genes in MCF-7 cells treated with DCM-DS.
CDKN1A Sulforaphane 26372775 In the present study, we investigated the effects of sulforaphane (SFN), a phytochemical from cruciferous vegetables, on the methylation and expression of PTEN and RARbeta2 tumour suppressor genes as well as on the expression of regulators of DNA methylation reaction, DNMT1 , p53 , and p21 , in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells with different invasive potential.
CDKN1A Glehnia littoralis extract 26745047 RT-PCR and Western blot analysis both revealed that GL root extract significantly increased the expression of p21 and p27 with an accompanyingdecrease in both CDK4 and cyclin D1.
CDKN1B Sanguinarine 16512916 Previous studies have shown that this DNA-binding phytochemical can arrest a number of different types of transformed cells in G0/G1, and upregulate the CKIs p21 and p27 while downregulating multiple cyclins and CDKs.
CDKN1B Danshen 19610045 Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) extract inhibits proliferation of breast cancer cells via modulation of Akt activity and p27 level.
CDKN1B 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose 21598989 Consequently, the downregulation of Skp2 did not always correlate with the upregulation of p27, suggesting that phytochemical-dependent downregulation of Skp2 can influence cell growth in several ways.
CDKN1A Glehnia littoralis extract 26745047 Our reuslts indicated that GL root extract arrested the proliferation of MCF-7 cells in G1 phase through inhibition of CDK4 and cyclin D1 via increased induction of p21 and p27.
CDKN1B Glehnia littoralis extract 26745047 RT-PCR and Western blot analysis both revealed that GL root extract significantly increased the expression of p21 and p27 with an accompanyingdecrease in both CDK4 and cyclin D1.
RELA Huaier extract 22895629 As determined by western blot analysis, Huaier extract dose-dependently decreased the levels of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), transcription factor p65, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
PAK1 Sichuan pepper extracts 16418572 Here we provide the first evidence that extracts of Chinese/ Japanese peppercorns (Zanthoxyli Fructus) from the plant Zanthoxylum piperitum called "Hua Jiao"/"Sansho", block selectively the key kinase PAK1, leading to the downregulation of cyclin D1.
PARP Lavandula angustifolia extract and essential oil 24571090 Western blot analysis demonstrated that EtOH and n-hexane extracts upregulated Bax expression, also it induced cleavage of PARP in HeLa cells compared to the control.
PARP Curcumin 26350251 Our study indicates that cotreatment of curcumin and PARP inhibitor might be useful for the combination chemotherapy for aggressive breast cancer treatment as a natural bioactive compound.
PGR Epimedium brevicornum extract 17628368 A genetically characterized Epimedium brevicornum (EB) extract induced biphasic responses in the mRNA and protein expression of the estrogen-regulated progesterone receptor gene in breast cancer (MCF-7) cells.
PHB2 Xanthohumol 25483453 Here, we focus on whether XN directly binds to the tumour suppressor protein prohibitin 2 (PHB2), forming a novel natural antitumour compound targeting the BIG3-PHB2 complex and acting as a pivotal modulator of E2/ERα signalling in breast cancer cells.
PI3K Quercetin 16619521 The naturally occurring bioflavonoid Quercetin (Qu) shares structural homology with the commercially available selective PI3K inhibitor, LY 294002 (LY).
PI3K Naringenin 24881818 The grapefruit flavanone naringenin (Nar) is an inhibitor of both the PI3K and MAPK pathways.
PI3K Apigenin 25560707 To identify the putative antiproliferative mechanism, the major metabolites and the complete extract were assayed for cell cycle, MAPK and PI3K proliferation pathways modulation.
PLAU 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) 18025290 Because some phytochemicals are shown to inhibit DNA and histone modification, modulation of expression by the agents in a set of genes (cadherin-11, p21Cip1, urokinase-type plasminogen activator, and interleukin-6) was compared with changes induced by inhibitors of DNA methylation or histone deacetylation.
PLD2 Apigenin 23238254 Furthermore, serum-deprived cells in culture show an upregulated EGFR/JAK3/PLD2-PA system and are especially sensitive to a combination of JAK3 and PLD2 enzymatic activity inhibitors (30nM apigenin and 300nM 5-fluoro-2-indolyl des-chlorohalopemide (FIPI), respectively).
PLP2 Tabebuia impetiginosa extract 26703544 Methanolic extract was the only sample showing cytotoxic effects on the tested human tumor cell lines, but none of the samples showed toxicity in PLP2.
POU5F1 Sulforaphane 19728765 Further, we found significant down regulation of Twist1 and POU5F1, transcription factors that mediate EMT and the self-renewal of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells.
PGR Adzuki bean extract 17048572 The results of RT-PCR and western blotting showed that PR mRNA and protein could be significantly induced by adzuki bean extract in MCF-7 cells.
PGR Kaempferol 25844270 CONCLUSION: Taken together, these data suggest that kaempferol is a unique natural PR modulator that activates PR signaling in vitro and in vivo without triggering PR degradation.
PGR Dandelion extract 26614455 In the present study, in vitro assay systems, including cell proliferation assay, reporter gene assay, and RT-PCR to evaluate the mRNA expression of estrogen-related genes (pS2 and progesterone receptor, PR), were performed in human breast cancer cells.
PTEN Blueberry extract 19932869 Our studies identify developing mammary glands as early targets of blueberry-associated bioactive components, possibly through systemic effects on epithelial PTEN signaling.
PTEN Sulforaphane 26372775 In the present study, we investigated the effects of sulforaphane (SFN), a phytochemical from cruciferous vegetables, on the methylation and expression of PTEN and RARbeta2 tumour suppressor genes as well as on the expression of regulators of DNA methylation reaction, DNMT1 , p53 , and p21 , in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells with different invasive potential.
RB1 Daidzein 16469160 The different genes involved in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways (GADD45A, BARD1, JUN, BAX, RB1, ERalpha, ERbeta, BAP1, TNFalpha, p53, p21Waf1/Cip1, p300, RAD51, pS2, Ki-67) were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR, using the TaqMan method and an ABI Prism 7700 Sequence Detector (Applied Biosystems).
STAT3 Acacetin 22438130 Chrysanthemum indicum L. extract induces apoptosis through suppression of constitutive STAT3 activation in human prostate cancer DU145 cells.
STAT3 Cucurbitacin D 24194785 In the present study, we tested whether Trichosanthes kirilowii ethanol extract (TKE) or CuD suppresses cell growth and induces apoptosis through inhibition of STAT3 activity in breast cancer cells.
STAT3 Trichosanthes kirilowii extract 24194785 Trichosanthes kirilowii Ethanol Extract and Cucurbitacin D Inhibit Cell Growth and Induce Apoptosis through Inhibition of STAT3 Activity in Breast Cancer Cells.
STAT3 1'-acetoxychavicol acetate 25301089 The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the natural agent 1'-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA), derived from the rhizomes and seeds of Languas galanga, could suppress breast cancer metastasis by targeting STAT3 signaling pathway.
BIRC5 Naringin 23694763 In contrast, over-expressing β-catenin by adenoviral vector system in TNBC cells reversed the antitumor activity of naringin, and regulated p21 and survivin.
TAGLN2 Salvianolic acid A 25442283 The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of transgelin 2 in human breast cancer paclitaxel resistance cell line (MCF-7/PTX) and the reversal mechanism of salvianolic acid A (SAA), a phenolic active compound extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza.
TSC2 Phenethyl Isothiocyanate 22607231 Natural product-derived antitumor compound phenethyl isothiocyanate inhibits mTORC1 activity via TSC2.
TNF Curcumin 24465597 We used the cell line for the in vitro evaluation of natural compounds and in vivo optical imaging of tumor necrosis factor TNFα-induced NF-κB activation.
TWIST1 Sulforaphane 19728765 Further, we found significant down regulation of Twist1 and POU5F1, transcription factors that mediate EMT and the self-renewal of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells.
UCP2 Genipin 21935467 Genipin, a plant derived small molecule, suppressed the UCP2 led tumorigenic properties, which were mediated by decreased reactive oxygen species and down-regulation of UCP2.
PLAU Smilax china extract 25333945 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a SCL ethanol extract (SCLE) on the proliferation and migration of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells, as well as the expression of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA), uPA receptor (uPAR) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).
PLAUR Smilax china extract 25333945 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a SCL ethanol extract (SCLE) on the proliferation and migration of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells, as well as the expression of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA), uPA receptor (uPAR) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).
VIM Sulforaphane 19728765 SFN downregulated PBR and vimentin expression in a dose dependent manner, but significantly affected neither HIF-1alpha, nor CA IX protein expression, nor VEGF and GLUT1 mRNA levels.
VIM Withaniasomnifera root extracts (WRE) 24069380 Withaniasomnifera root extracts (WRE) have anti-proliferative activity and the active component, Withaferin A, inhibits the pro-metastatic protein, vimentin.
XIAP Embelin 22508521 Inhibition of XIAP function using embelin, a plant-derived cell permeable small molecule, in combination with TRAIL caused a synergistic decrease in cell viability.
XIAP Embelin 20826545 Embelin (2,5-dihydroxy-3-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone), derived from the Ayurvedic medicinal plant Embelia ribes, has been shown to bind and inhibit X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein and inhibit inflammatory pathways.
ZBTB10 Punica granatum extract 22941571 Pg extract significantly decreased Sp1, Sp3, and Sp4 as well as miR-27a in BT474 and MDA-MB-231 cells and increased expression of the transcriptional repressor ZBTB10.