Pregledni rad

https://doi.org/10.5599/admet.2836

Epithelial-mesenchymal dynamics in cancer: Role of signalling pathways, stromal interactions and natural therapies

Iram Khan ; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Anindita Behera ; Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity Universtiy, Kolkata, India.
Kamesh R. Babu orcid.org/0000-0003-1311-1562 ; Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Faisal Rehman ; University College Cork, Dublin, Ireland
Farah Rehan ; Department of Pharmacy, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan.
Shraddha Manish Gupta orcid.org/0000-0002-8931-4713 ; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Siddharth Singh ; School ofPharmaceutical & Population Health Informatics,DIT University,Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Background and purpose: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its reverse process, mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET), play crucial roles in embryogenesis, tissue regeneration, and cancer progression. Dys­regulation of EMT/MET pathways in cancer contributes to metastasis and drug resistance. Approach: This review discusses the signalling pathways that are correlated with EMT in cancer and investigates the therapeutic potential of naturally occurring compounds in modulating these processes. The intricate relationship between stromal cells, drug resistance, and EMT is discussed, highlighting the emerging role of MET in stabilizing distant metastasis. Additionally, the impact of p53 on EMT and its implications in cancer metastasis are discussed. The review also provides an overview of therapeutic molecules, both plant- and animal-derived, that regulate EMT, highlighting their potential in cancer treatment. Specifically, plant-based compounds from Atractylodes lancea, Dendrobium officinale, Panax ginseng and Platycodon grandiflorus, as well as animal-derived substances like bee venom and snake venom, are highlighted. Furthermore, marine-based compounds, including caprolactin C, laminaran sulfate, BFP-3, bryostatin 1, sinulariolide, manzamines, halichondrin B, eribulin and biemamides, exhibit significant anti-metastatic effects by targeting EMT-associated pathways. Conclusion: The diverse range of therapeutic molecules discussed in this review provides promising therapeutic avenues for developing targeted strategies against EMT in cancer.

Ključne riječi

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition; metastasis; drug resistance; therapeutic molecules; oncogenesis

Hrčak ID:

338692

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/338692

Datum izdavanja:

8.9.2025.

Posjeta: 371 *