Reveal the pharmacodynamic substances and mechanism of an edible medicinal plant Platycodonis radix inhibits tumor

Autor: Wei Wu, Chuan Cheng, Zijiao Wang, Dongdong Yuan, Li Peng, Le Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Functional Foods, Vol 121, Iss , Pp 106458- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1756-4646
DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2024.106458
Popis: Accumulating evidence suggests that M2-polarized tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play a crucial role in cancer progression, making them a promising target for therapy. This study explored the molecular mechanisms by which Platycodon grandiflorum regulates M2 polarization of TAMs to exert anti-tumor effects. UPLC-MS identified the chemical composition and blood-absorbed components. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot detected TAM infiltration and proliferation pathways, while q-RT-PCR measured M2 macrophage marker expression. Our findings showed that PR reduces melanoma weight, inhibits the mTOR pathway, and suppresses M2-polarized macrophages. PR downregulates JAK2 and p-STAT3, promotes JAK2 degradation, and enhances ubiquitination. Molecular docking indicated strong affinities between Platycodin D components and JAK2/STAT3, highlighting PR’s potential in regulating TAMs and offering new clinical insights.
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