Potential of Glycyrrhiza in the prevention of colitis-associated colon cancer.

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL

Fitoterapia Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI:10.1016/j.fitote.2025.106398

Fang Liu, Zhili Gu, Feiyang Yi, Xue Liu, Wenxuan Zou, Qingxia Xu, Yun Yuan, Nianzhi Chen, Jianyuan Tang

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Abstract

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Glycyrrhiza, a legume native to the Mediterranean region, has a long history of ethnomedicinal use in China. Due to its antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-ulcer, and hepatoprotective properties, Glycyrrhiza is widely utilized in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

The aim of the review: The specific mechanisms of the main active constituents of glycyrrhiza in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, precancerous lesions and colorectal cancer at all stages of the colitis-associated colon cancer "Inflammation-Dysplasia-Cancer" sequence, as well as its pharmacokinetics, toxicology, formulation improvements, and application studies, are reviewed to provide new insights and perspectives on glycyrrhiza as a dietary supplement to treat and prevent colitis-associated colon cancer.

Materials and methods: Information on Glycyrrhiza was retrieved from electronic databases, including PubMed and Web of Science.

Results: Glycyrrhiza is a well-established medicinal plant with significant potential for applications in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Over 400 active constituents have been identified in Glycyrrhiza, including terpenoids, flavonoids, isoflavones, coumarins, and polyphenols. Numerous studies have demonstrated that Glycyrrhiza and its active compounds can inhibit the "Inflammation-Dysplasia-Cancer" progression of colitis-associated colon cancer by mitigating inflammatory bowel disease, reducing the number of intestinal precancerous lesions, and counteracting colorectal cancer. Furthermore, derivatives and nanocarriers are crucial for the effective treatment of colitis-associated colon cancer using Glycyrrhiza and its active constituents.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Glycyrrhiza is a plant with both medicinal and nutritional value, making it a potential food ingredient and dietary supplement for the treatment of colitis-associated colon cancer.

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Fitoterapia 医学-药学

CiteScore

5.80

自引率

2.90%

发文量

198

审稿时长

1.5 months

期刊介绍： Fitoterapia is a Journal dedicated to medicinal plants and to bioactive natural products of plant origin. It publishes original contributions in seven major areas: 1. Characterization of active ingredients of medicinal plants 2. Development of standardization method for bioactive plant extracts and natural products 3. Identification of bioactivity in plant extracts 4. Identification of targets and mechanism of activity of plant extracts 5. Production and genomic characterization of medicinal plants biomass 6. Chemistry and biochemistry of bioactive natural products of plant origin 7. Critical reviews of the historical, clinical and legal status of medicinal plants, and accounts on topical issues.