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    Application of curcumin nanoformulations to target folic acid receptor in cancer: Recent trends and advances
    (Academic Press Inc., 2023-06-20T00:00:00) Hussain, Arif; Kumar, Ajay; Uttam, Vivek; Sharma, Uttam; Sak, Katrin; Saini, Reena V.; Saini, Adesh K.; Haque, Shafiul; Tuli, Hardeep Singh; Jain, Aklank; Sethi, Gautam
    Curcumin, derived from turmeric, has a strong anticancer potential known for millennia. The development of this phytochemical as a medicine has been hampered by several significant deficiencies, including its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. This review article discusses possibilities to overcome these bottlenecks by focusing on this natural polyphenol's nanoformulation. Moreover, preparation of curcumin conjugates containing folates as ligands for folic acid receptors can add a new important dimension in this field, allowing specific targeting of cancer cells, considering the significantly higher expression of these receptors in malignant tissues compared to normal cells. It is highly expected that simultaneous improvement of different aspects of curcumin in fighting against such a complex and multifaceted disease like cancer. Therefore, we can better comprehend cancer biology by developing a mechanistic understanding of curcumin, which will also inspire the scientific community to develop new pharmacological models, and exploration of emerging directions to revitalize application of natural products in cancer therapy. � 2023 Elsevier Inc.
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    Melittin: a possible regulator of cancer proliferation in preclinical cell culture and animal models
    (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023-11-03T00:00:00) Haque, Shafiul; Hussain, Arif; Joshi, Hemant; Sharma, Ujjawal; Sharma, Bunty; Aggarwal, Diwakar; Rani, Isha; Ramniwas, Seema; Gupta, Madhu; Tuli, Hardeep Singh
    Background: Melittin is a water-soluble cationic peptide derived from bee venom that has been thoroughly studied for the cure of different cancers. However, the unwanted interactions of melittin produce hemolytic and cytotoxic effects that hinder their therapeutic applications. To overcome the shortcomings, numerous research groups have adopted different approaches, including conjugation with tumor-targeting proteins, gene therapy, and encapsulation in nanoparticles, to reduce the non-specific cytotoxic effects and potentiate their anti-cancerous activity. Purpose: This article aims to provide mechanistic insights into the chemopreventive activity of melittin and its nanoversion in combination with standard anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of cancer. Methods: We looked over the pertinent research on melittin's chemopreventive properties in online databases such as PubMed and Scopus. Conclusion: In the present article, the anti-cancerous effects of melittin on different cancers have been discussed very nicely, as have their possible mechanisms of action to act against different tumors. Besides, it interacts with different signal molecules that regulate the diverse pathways of cancerous cells, such as cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, metastasis, angiogenesis, and inflammation. We also discussed the recent progress in the synergistic combination of melittin with standard anti-cancer drugs and a nano-formulated version of melittin for targeted delivery to improve its anticancer potential. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] � 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.