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| Lignan found in bark of some magnolia species. Magnolol (MAG) — a bioactive biphenolic compound from Magnolia officinalis derived from the bark (roots and branches) of Magnolia species such as M. officinalis, M. obovata, and M. grandiflora The two main bioactive compounds isolated from these plants are MAG (5,5ʹ-diallyl-2,2ʹ-dihydroxybiphenyl) and Honokiol (3,5ʹ-diallyl-4,2ʹ-dihydroxybiphenyl) (Fig. 1) which are phenolic regioisomers. In the bark extracts of Magnolia plants, the composition of MAG ranges from 1 to 10%, while Honokiol comprises 1 to 5% Magnolol is a biphenolic neolignan isolated from the bark of Magnolia officinalis. It is structurally related to honokiol and is studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and neuroactive effects. In preclinical oncology models, magnolol is reported to modulate NF-κB, STAT3, PI3K/AKT, MAPK, Wnt/β-catenin, and redox pathways, with downstream effects on cell-cycle arrest, apoptosis, invasion/EMT, and angiogenesis. Oral bioavailability is limited and many cytotoxic concentrations reported in vitro are in the tens of µM range, often above typical systemic levels from standard supplementation. major pathways and molecular targets involved in magnolol’s anticancer actions: -Apoptosis: ↑ Bax, ↓ Bcl-2, ↑ cytochrome c, ↑ caspase-9, ↑ caspase-3 -Arrests cell cycle at G0/G1 or G2/M phase:↓ Cyclin D1, CDK4, CDK6, Cyclin B1, CDK1 -Inhibits NF-κB activation: ↓ IκBα, COX-2, TNF-α -Inhibits PI3K, Akt, and mTOR phosphorylation -Suppresses angiogenesis: ↓ Bcl-XL, Mcl-1, VEGF, cyclin D1 -Inhibits β-catenin nuclear translocation -increase ROS production in tumor cells → triggers mitochondrial apoptosis -Magnolol activates Nrf2 in normal cells → upregulates HO-1, NQO1: Protects normal tissue from oxidative stress during chemotherapy or inflammation. Most in-vitro IC50 values fall in the 10–100 µM range, often above typical systemic exposure.
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| Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are a group of proteins involved in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus, playing a crucial role in various cellular processes, including growth, differentiation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). MAPK Pathways: The MAPK family includes several pathways, the most notable being: 1.ERK (Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase): Often associated with cell proliferation and survival. 2.JNK (c-Jun N-terminal Kinase): Typically involved in stress responses and apoptosis. 3.p38 MAPK: Associated with inflammatory responses and apoptosis. Inhibitors: Targeting the MAPK pathway has become a strategy in cancer therapy. For example, BRAF inhibitors (like vemurafenib) are used in treating melanoma with BRAF mutations. Altered Expression Levels: Overexpression: Many cancers exhibit overexpression of MAPK pathway components, such as RAS, BRAF, and MEK. This overexpression can lead to increased signaling activity, promoting cell proliferation and survival. Downregulation: In some cases, negative regulators of the MAPK pathway (e.g., MAPK phosphatases) may be downregulated, leading to enhanced MAPK signaling. The expression levels of MAPK pathway components can serve as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response. For example, high levels of phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) may indicate active MAPK signaling and poor prognosis in certain cancers. Numerous reports indicate that the MAPK pathway plays a major role in tumor progression and invasion, while inhibition of MAPK signaling reduces invasion. |
| 4528- | MAG, | Pharmacology, Toxicity, Bioavailability, and Formulation of Magnolol: An Update |
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| 4515- | MAG, | Magnolol as a Potential Anticancer Agent: A Proposed Mechanistic Insight |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4514- | MAG, | Magnolol and its semi-synthetic derivatives: a comprehensive review of anti-cancer mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and future therapeutic potential |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
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