Quercetin promises anticancer activity through PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway: A literature review

Ali Mohamod Wasaf Hasan , Md. Sakib Al Hasan , Md. Mizan , Md. Shawon Miah , Mohammed Burhan Uddin , Emon Mia , Noshin Tasnim Yana , Md. Arif Hossain , Muhammad Torequl Islam
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The PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway plays a critical role in regulating cellular growth, proliferation, and survival, with its dysregulation being a hallmark of various cancers. Quercetin (QUR), a natural flavonoid, exhibits significant anticancer activity by modulating this pathway. This review examines the anticancer potential of QUR through the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway, emphasizing its mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, toxicological profile, clinical relevance, and therapeutic applications. A systematic search of databases, including PubMed and ScienceDirect, was conducted. In vitro and in vivo studies across multiple cancer models were analyzed. QUR inhibits PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling across cancers, including breast, prostate, pancreatic, brain, and colon. In breast cancer (MCF-7, MDA-MB-231), QUR reduced Akt/mTOR activity at 0.5–100 µM concentrations and 50 mg/kg doses in vivo. Prostate cancer models (LNCaP, PC-3) showed suppression at 200 µM, with efficacy in vivo at 75–200 mg/kg. Pancreatic (MIA PaCa-2), colon (HT-29), and brain cancer (U87) models exhibited similar effects. Despite its promising anticancer effects, QUR’s toxicological profile reveals dose-dependent hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and potential drug interactions due to cytochrome P450 enzyme inhibition. Clinical evidence suggests QUR possesses antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective benefits, but its limited bioavailability and safety concerns necessitate further pharmacokinetic optimization. Future research should focus on clinical trials, combination therapies, and advanced delivery systems to enhance therapeutic efficacy while mitigating toxicity.
槲皮素通过PI3K-AKT-mTOR途径具有抗癌活性:文献综述
PI3K-AKT-mTOR通路在调节细胞生长、增殖和存活中起着关键作用,其失调是各种癌症的标志。槲皮素(Quercetin, QUR)是一种天然的类黄酮,通过调节这一途径显示出显著的抗癌活性。本文通过PI3K-AKT-mTOR通路研究了QUR的抗癌潜力,强调了其机制、药代动力学、毒理学特征、临床相关性和治疗应用。系统地检索了PubMed和ScienceDirect等数据库。对多种癌症模型的体外和体内研究进行了分析。QUR抑制PI3K-AKT-mTOR信号传导,包括乳腺癌、前列腺癌、胰腺癌、脑癌和结肠癌。在乳腺癌(MCF-7, MDA-MB-231)中,QUR在体内以0.5-100 µM浓度和50 mg/kg剂量降低Akt/mTOR活性。前列腺癌模型(LNCaP、PC-3)在200 µM时显示抑制作用,体内75 ~ 200 mg/kg时有效。胰腺癌(MIA PaCa-2)、结肠癌(HT-29)和脑癌(U87)模型也表现出类似的效果。尽管它有很好的抗癌作用,但QUR的毒理学特征揭示了剂量依赖性的肝毒性、肾毒性以及由于细胞色素P450酶抑制而潜在的药物相互作用。临床证据表明,QUR具有抗氧化、抗炎和心脏保护作用,但其有限的生物利用度和安全性问题需要进一步的药代动力学优化。未来的研究应侧重于临床试验、联合治疗和先进的给药系统,以提高治疗效果,同时减轻毒性。
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