Less can be more: the hormesis theory of stress adaptation in the global biosphere and its implications

V Schirrmacher - Biomedicines, 2021 - mdpi.com
A dose-response relationship to stressors, according to the hormesis theory, is characterized
by low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition. It is non-linear with a low-dose optimum …

Perspectives on the Role of Isoliquiritigenin in Cancer

KL Wang, YC Yu, SM Hsia - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a natural bioactive compound with a chalcone
structure, demonstrates high antitumor efficacy. This review presents a summary of the latest …

[HTML][HTML] Cytoprotective remedies for ameliorating nephrotoxicity induced by renal oxidative stress

R Ranasinghe, M Mathai, A Zulli - Life Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Aims Nephrotoxicity is the hallmark of anti-neoplastic drug metabolism that causes oxidative
stress. External chemical agents and prescription drugs release copious amounts of free …

The multifaceted role of flavonoids in cancer therapy: leveraging autophagy with a double-edged sword

Z Zhang, J Shi, EC Nice, C Huang, Z Shi - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Flavonoids are considered as pleiotropic, safe, and readily obtainable molecules. A large
number of recent studies have proposed that flavonoids have potential in the treatment of …

Anticancer potential of natural chalcones: in vitro and in vivo evidence

R Michalkova, L Mirossay, M Kello… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is no doubt that significant progress has been made in tumor therapy in the past
decades. However, the discovery of new molecules with potential antitumor properties still …

Protective effects of 6-shogaol, an active compound of ginger, in a murine model of cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury

MG Gwon, H Gu, J Leem, KK Park - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a dose-limiting side effect of cisplatin therapy in cancer patients.
However, effective therapies for cisplatin-induced AKI are not available. Oxidative stress …

Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Toxicity: Potential Roles of Major NAD+-Dependent Enzymes and Plant-Derived Natural Products

A Iskander, LJ Yan - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cisplatin is an FDA approved anti-cancer drug that is widely used for the treatment of a
variety of solid tumors. However, the severe adverse effects of cisplatin, particularly kidney …

Administration of isoliquiritigenin prevents nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through a novel IQGAP2‐CREB‐SIRT1 axis

L Zhang, SY Yang, FR Qi‐Li, XX Liu… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Isoliquiritigenin (ISO) is a flavonoid extracted from the root of licorice, which serves various
biological and pharmacological functions including antiinflammatory, antioxidation, liver …

Recent Advances in Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)-Containing Herbs Alleviating Radiotherapy- and Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Reactions in Cancer Treatment

KL Wang, YC Yu, HY Chen, YF Chiang, M Ali… - Metabolites, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancers represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They also
impose a large economic burden on patients, their families, and health insurance systems …

Butylphthalide improves brain damage induced by renal ischemia-reperfusion injury rats through Nrf2/HO-1 and NOD2/MAPK/NF-κB pathways

J Min, Q Chen, M Pan, T Liu, Q Gu, D Zhang, R Sun - Renal Failure, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury leads to irreversible brain damage with serious
consequences. Activation of oxidative stress and release of inflammatory mediators are …