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Terpenoids: natural inhibitors of NF-κB signaling with anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential

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Salminen, A., Lehtonen, M., Suuronen, T., Kaarniranta, K., Huuskonen, J.·2008·Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences

Abstract

Traditional medicine has been a fertile source for revealing novel lead molecules for modern drug discovery. In plants, terpenoids represent a chemical defense against environmental stress and provide a repair mechanism for wounds and injuries. Interestingly, effective ingredients in several plant-derived medicinal extracts are also terpenoid compounds of monoterpenoid, sesquiterpenoid, diterpenoid, triterpenoid and carotenoid groups. Inflammatory diseases and cancer are typical therapeutic indications of traditional medicines. Thus folk medicine supports the studies which have demonstrated that plant-derived terpenoid ingredients can suppress nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) signaling, the major regulator in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and cancer.We review the extensive literature on the different types of terpenoid molecules, totalling 43, which have been verified both inhibiting the NF-kappaB signaling and suppressing the process of inflammation and cancer. It seems that during evolution, plants have established a terpene-based host defense which also represents a cornucopia of effective therapeutic compounds for common human diseases.

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Authors
Salminen, A., Lehtonen, M., Suuronen, T., Kaarniranta, K., & Huuskonen, J.
Affiliations
University of Eastern Finland (FI)
Corresponding author
Salminen, A.
Venue
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
Published
2008-05-31
Volume
65
Issue
19
Pages
2979-2999
ISSN
  • 1420-682X (ISSN-L)
  • 1420-9071
OpenAlex
W2064721285
Cited by
406
References
122
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FWCI
5.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Natural Compounds in Disease Treatment
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
Keywords
terpenoids, NF-κB signaling, anti-inflammatory agents, anticancer agents, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenes, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, carotenoids, traditional medicine, plant defense, inflammatory diseases
MeSH terms
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Humans, Medicine, Traditional, Neoplasms, Plants, Terpenes, Molecular Structure, NF-kappa B

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