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REVIEW ARTICLE
Antitumor evaluation of amaryllidaceae alkaloids on cancer cell lines: A literature review
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Laboratory of Natural Products, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, BRAZIL
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University of Gurupi, Paraíso do Tocantins, BRAZIL
3
Laboratory of Basic and Health Sciences, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, BRAZIL
4
Faculdade de Palmas, Palmas, BRAZIL
Online publication date: 2023-12-19
Publication date: 2024-01-01
Electron J Gen Med 2024;21(1):em562
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
Amaryllidaceae alkaloids have attracted significant attention in cancer research for their potential antitumor
properties. To date, numerous studies have investigated the effects of these alkaloids on cancer cell lines, but a
comprehensive synthesis of the existing evidence through a literature review is warranted. This article presents a
comprehensive literature review aimed at evaluating the antitumor effects of amaryllidaceae alkaloids on various
cancer cell lines and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of action. A search was conducted in major scientific
databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies published
between 2013 and 2023. Studies that examined the antitumor effects of amaryllidaceae alkaloids on cancer cell
lines were included in the review. Data were extracted, analyzed, and synthesized to provide an in-depth overview
of the findings. The alkaloids exhibited potent cytotoxicity and suppressed cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. Mechanistic investigations unveiled that amaryllidaceae alkaloids induced apoptosis, cell
cycle arrest, and hindered angiogenesis in cancer cells. Moreover, they demonstrated favorable selectivity
towards cancer cells, sparing normal cells, suggesting potential as targeted therapies. This literature review
consolidates and critically appraises the available evidence on the antitumor effects of amaryllidaceae alkaloids
on cancer cell lines. The findings underscore their potential as promising candidates for further exploration in
cancer therapeutics. Future preclinical and clinical studies are vital to advance their development and translation
into effective anticancer drugs.
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