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Astilbin Inhibits the Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis of Gastric Cancer Cells (AGS) by Targeting the Key Inflammatory Markers

Guoshan Zhang1, Xiaoyuan Zhuang1, Shen Lin2, Yatian Wang1★★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
  2. 2Department of Internal Medicine, Jinan Authority Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China

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Yatian Wang

Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong Province 250013, China.

wangyt2275@163.com

Received: 04-03-2024; Accepted: 06-06-2024.

Volume 20, Issue 4 · pp. 1276–1285 · PUBLISHED 2024 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296241264612

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Background: The predisposition toward gastrointestinal disease is increasing as a result of dietary changes and overindulgence in food preparation. Ninety percent of stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, a type of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract that is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Purpose: Astilbin, a natural dihydroflavonol substance derived from a range of foods and medicinal herbs, has been shown in the current study to have anticancer potential against gastric cancer in AGS cell lines. Materials and Methods: The half maximal inhibitory concentration value was determined after astilbin was given to AGS cell lines at various doses. To verify apoptosis, the astilbin-treated cell line was subsequently stained with the dual dye acridine orange/ethidium bromide. AGS cell lines, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) approach was also used to investigate the inflammatory cytokines. Using ELISA, apoptotic marker expression including Bcl-2-associated X-protein, caspase-9 proteins, and B-cell lymphoma 2 was assessed in gastric cancer cells treated with astilbin. Results: The study’s findings reveal that astilbin is a prime candidate for gastric cancer therapy since it causes apoptosis in AGS cells and has a stronger effect on the major inflammatory markers of the disease. Conclusion: The study provides comprehensive methodologies and tools for predicting absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity properties, facilitating informed decision-making in the development and optimization of astilbin as a gastric cancer therapy.

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    Zhang, G., Zhuang, X., Lin, S., & Wang, Y. (2024). Astilbin Inhibits the Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis of Gastric Cancer Cells (AGS) by Targeting the Key Inflammatory Markers. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 20(4), 1276–1285. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731296241264612