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Antiproliferative effects and main molecular mechanisms of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on lung cancer

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Author(s):
Machado, Ana Paula da Fonseca ; Alves, Mariana da Rocha ; Nascimento, Roberto de Paula do ; Reguengo, Livia Mateus ; Marostica Jr, Mario Roberto
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Food Research International; v. 162, p. 9-pg., 2022-12-01.
Abstract

Lung Cancer (LC) is an emergent disease widespread globally. Compared to other types of cancer, LC has one of the lowest survival rates (18%). As some risk factors associated with the development of lung carcinogenesis are still unavoidable, researchers have been trying to find efficient and safe alternatives that can help prevent LC or even attenuate its rapid evolution after diagnosis. Studies with natural products promise to offer biological effects against several types of cancers, including LC. The uncountable types of plant matrices dispersed in nature, or even their extracts, contain a powerful composition of bioactive compounds with promising biological effects on LC. The biomes in Brazil are examples of regions with a great biodiversity of bioactive compounds-rich fruits. Therefore, this review aimed to present the potential anticancer effect of Brazilian native fruits, their fractions, and by-products on LC through the elucidation of the main molecular mechanisms involved. The Brazilian plant matrices discussed here (acai, achiote, araticum, camu camu, cocoa, jaboticaba, genipap, guarana, and pequi) showed promising evidence by inducing cellular apoptosis, reducing cancer cell viability and tumor growth, and regulating cell cycle. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/23657-6 - Development of microparticles containing grape skin extract through the emerging technique SAS and evaluation of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of induced Colitis in rats
Grantee:Ana Paula da Fonseca Machado
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 19/03228-9 - Preventive effects of the consumption of freeze-dried jaboticaba peel in BALB/c mice with Colorectal Cancer induced by azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate
Grantee:Roberto de Paula do Nascimento
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 15/50333-1 - COBRA: a novel compound discovery pipeline for rapid and cost-effective identification of bioactives with health beneficial effects in Brazilian crops
Grantee:Glaucia Maria Pastore
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 19/12244-8 - Effect of jabuticaba (Plinia jaboticaba) peel supplementation on metabolic profile in obese pre-diabetic subjects: a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial
Grantee:Marina Vilar Geraldi
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 15/13320-9 - Effect of pulp oil and tea of leaves from avocado Hass variety associated with physical activity in the treatment of obesity induced by high-fat diet
Grantee:Mário Roberto Maróstica Junior
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/11069-5 - Action of Brazilian berries on metabolic parameters and cognitive performance of obese animals
Grantee:Mário Roberto Maróstica Junior
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants