The potential of Eleutherine bulbosa in inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell cycle in breast cancer: A network pharmacology approach and in vitro experiments

Milliana, Alvi, Listiyana, Anik ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6476-2977, Mutiah, Roihatul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8196-9029, Annisa, Rahmi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7536-5213, Firdausy, Alif Firman ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7373-0336, Faradila, Vira Azzara, Febriani, Anisa, Ainina, Elsa Iftita, Kirana, Nariswari Lutfi Nabila and Yueniwati, Yuyun ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9932-2015 (2023) The potential of Eleutherine bulbosa in inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell cycle in breast cancer: A network pharmacology approach and in vitro experiments. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 24 (11). pp. 3783-3794. ISSN 1513-7368

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential and mechanisms of phytochemicals in Eleutherine bulbosa (EBE) in inducing apoptosis and inhibiting the cell cycle in breast cancer through a network pharmacology approach and in vitro validation.

Methods: This research employed a literature review approach to identify active anti-cancer compounds and utilized a network pharmacology approach to predict the mechanisms of action of EBE compounds in breast cancer. In addition, in vitro experiments were conducted using MTT method to evaluate the effects of EBE on the cytotoxicity of T47D cells, and the flow cytometry method was employed to determine the impact of EBE on apoptosis and the cell cycle.

Results: The network pharmacology analysis revealed that EBE had an impact on 42 genes involved in breast cancer, including 23 important target genes implicated in the pathophysiology of breast cancer. Pathway analysis using the KEGG database showed a close association between EBE and crucial signaling pathways in breast cancer, including P53 signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, apoptosis and cell cycle. In vitro experiments demonstrated that EBE exhibited moderate anti-cancer activity. Furthermore, EBE demonstrated significant potential in inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cells, with a percentage of apoptotic cells reaching 93.6%. Additionally, EBE was observed to disrupt the cell cycle, leading to a significant increase in the sub G1 and S phases, and a significant decrease in the G2-M and G1 phases.

Conclusion: EBE has the potential to be an anti-cancer agent through various mechanisms, including apoptosis induction and cell cycle inhibition in breast cancer cells. These findings provide new insights into the potential of EBE as an alternative treatment for breast cancer.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	apoptosis; cell cycle; MAPK; PI3K; T47D
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1101 Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences > Department of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Dr. M.Kes. Roihatul Muti'ah
Date Deposited:	11 Jan 2024 08:58

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