Despite the waning of traditional treatments for glioma due to possible long-term issues, the healing possibilities of substances derived from nature have been reignited in the scientific community. These natural substances, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, are considered potential alternatives to pharmaceuticals, as they have been shown in prior research to impact pathways surrounding cancer progression, metastases, invasion, and resistance. This review will explore the supposed molecular mechanisms of different natural components, such as berberine, curcumin, coffee, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, quercetin, tanshinone, silymarin, coumarin, and lycopene, concerning glioma treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spermatogenesis is a fundamental process crucial for male reproductive health and fertility. Exosomes, small membranous vesicles released by various cell types, have recently garnered attention for their role in intercellular communication.
Objective: This review aims to comprehensively explore the role of exosomes in regulating spermatogenesis, focusing on their involvement in testicular development and cell-to-cell communication.
The testicular niche, which includes the germ cells, somatic cells, and extracellular matrix, plays a crucial role in maintaining the proper functions of the testis. Gonadotoxic treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, have significantly improved the survival rates of cancer patients but have also been shown to have adverse effects on the testicular microenvironment. Therefore, repairing the testicular niche after gonadotoxic treatments is essential to restore its function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, a lactose fatty acid ester was enzymatically synthesised using immobilized lipase (CRL). Its anticancer property against K562 leukemia and HeLa cancer cells was carefully investigated. In the first step, a strategy was applied to encapsulate CRL into a microporous zeolite imidazolate framework called ZIF-8.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnvironmental concerns, particularly global warming, represent serious threats to public health globally. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are innovative materials with prominent features such as ultrahigh surface area, high porosity and tunable cavities, which make them unique materials both in adsorption of carbon dioxide and catalysis. The design of new nanocomposites by using metal-organic frameworks as building materials has received broad attention recently.
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