Natural Chalcones and Derivatives in Colon Cancer: Pre-Clinical Challenges and the Promise of Chalcone-Based Nanoparticles

S Hba, S Ghaddar, H Wahnou, A Pinon, R El Kebbaj… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Colon cancer poses a complex and substantial global health challenge, necessitating
innovative therapeutic approaches. Chalcones, a versatile class of compounds with diverse …

Synergistic enhancement: Exploring the potential of piperine in cancer therapeutics through chemosensitization and combination therapies

MK Manickasamy, A Kumar, B BharathwajChetty… - Life Sciences, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite significant advancements in chemotherapy, effective treatments for advanced
cancer stages remain largely elusive due to chemoresistance. Resistance to anticancer …

[HTML][HTML] Sorafenib and Piperine co-loaded PLGA nanoparticles: Development, characterization, and anti-cancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma cell line

SS Alhudaithi, MA Kalam, L Binobaid, R Ali… - Saudi Pharmaceutical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) exhibits high mortality rates in the advanced stage (>
90%). Sorafenib (SORA) is a targeted therapy approved for the treatment of advanced HCC; …

Flavonoids and Flavonoid-Based Nanoparticles for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

H Wahnou, Y Limami, M Oudghiri - BioChem, 2024 - mdpi.com
Arthritis, a global health burden comprising osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, demands
advanced therapeutic approaches. In this context, flavonoids, a diverse group of naturally …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting Cancer Hallmarks Using Selected Food Bioactive Compounds: Potentials for Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies

WH Talib, I Abed, D Raad, RK Alomari, A Jamal… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cancer continues to be a prominent issue in healthcare systems, resulting in approximately
9.9 million fatalities in 2020. It is the second most common cause of death after …

[HTML][HTML] Natural Products and Altered Metabolism in Cancer: Therapeutic Targets and Mechanisms of Action

WH Talib, MM Baban, MF Bulbul… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation and the dysregulation of numerous
biological functions, including metabolism. Because of the potential implications of targeted …

Molecular Aspects of Piperine in Signaling Pathways Associated with Inflammation in Head and Neck Cancer

JP Gusson-Zanetoni, LP Cardoso… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Piperine, an active plant alkaloid from black pepper (Piper nigrum), has several
pharmacological effects, namely antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory …

Orbea variegata (L.) Haw in skin carcinogenesis: insights from an in vivo male Swiss mouse model study

O Chgari, H Wahnou, M Ndayambaje… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Skin cancer is the most widespread type of malignant tumor representing a major public
health concern. Considering the numerous side effects associated with conventional …

Piperine induces autophagy of colon cancer cells: Dual modulation of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and ROS production

J Xia, P Guo, J Yang, T Zhang, K Pan, H Wei - Biochemical and Biophysical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy and poses a significant
clinical challenge. Piperine, an alkaloid molecule extracted from Piper nigrum and Piper …

In vitro modulation the Notch pathway by piperine: A therapeutic strategy for docetaxel‐resistant and non‐resistant prostate cancer

R Wang, H Liu, H Sun - Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Docetaxel (DTX) resistance poses a significant challenge in the treatment of prostate cancer
(PCa), often leading to chemotherapy failure. This study investigates the ability of piperine, a …