Satyendra Kumar Rajput*, Vishal Kumar Dubey, Shalini Singh and Swati Madan
Bartogenic Acid (BA) is a natural triterpenoid compound found in several plants, including Barleria lupulina, Croton tiglium, and Euphorbia hirta. It has been shown to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-oxidant properties. BA has been shown to exhibit promising anti-cancer properties in various studies. In particular, BA is effective against a variety of cancer cell lines, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Its ability to induce apoptosis, inhibit cell proliferation, and suppress tumor angiogenesis makes it a potential therapeutic agent for various cancers. BA has been demonstrated to induce apoptosis in cancer cells through various mechanisms, including activation of the caspase cascade, downregulation of Bcl-2, and upregulation of Bax. It also inhibits cell proliferation by arresting cell cycle progression at the G1/S checkpoint. Additionally, BA suppresses tumor angiogenesis by inhibiting the expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). The molecular mechanisms underlying BA's anti-cancer effects are not fully elucidated, but several potential pathways have been identified. BA has been shown to interact with various signaling molecules, including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK), and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt (PI3K/Akt) pathways. BA is also a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase I and II, which are enzymes that are involved in DNA replication which suggests that BA may be able to prevent cancer cells from replicating and dividing. This review summarizes the current understanding of BA's anti-cancer effects and its possible mechanisms of action. Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying BA's anti-cancer effects and to evaluate its potential for clinical development.
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