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- Title
Effects and Mechanisms of Luteolin, a Plant-Based Flavonoid, in the Prevention of Cancers via Modulation of Inflammation and Cell Signaling Molecules.
- Authors
Almatroodi, Saleh A.; Almatroudi, Ahmad; Alharbi, Hajed Obaid A.; Khan, Amjad Ali; Rahmani, Arshad Husain
- Abstract
Luteolin, a flavonoid, is mainly found in various vegetables and fruits, including carrots, cabbages, onions, parsley, apples, broccoli, and peppers. Extensive research in vivo and in vitro has been performed to explore its role in disease prevention and treatment. Moreover, this compound possesses the ability to combat cancer by modulating cell-signaling pathways across various types of cancer. The studies have confirmed that luteolin can inhibit cancer-cell survival and proliferation, angiogenesis, invasion, metastasis, mTOR/PI3K/Akt, STAT3, Wnt/β-catenin, and cell-cycle arrest, and induce apoptosis. Further, scientific evidence describes that this compound plays a vital role in the up/down-regulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer therapy. This review aims to outline the anti-cancer mechanisms of this compound and its molecular targets. However, a knowledge gap remains regarding the studies on its safety and efficacy and clinical trials. Therefore, it is essential to conduct more research based on safety, efficacy, and clinical trials to explore the beneficial role of this compound in disease management, including cancer.
- Subjects
FLAVONOIDS; LUTEOLIN; CELL communication; CANCER prevention; MOLECULES; ONIONS
- Publication
Molecules, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 5, p1093
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules29051093