Resveratrol in breast cancer treatment: from cellular effects to molecular mechanisms of action

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2022Author
Behroozaghdam, MitraDehghani, Maryam
Zabolian, Amirhossein
Kamali, Davood
Javanshir, Salar
Hasani Sadi, Farzaneh
Hashemi, Mehrdad
Tabari, Teimour
Rashidi, Mohsen
Mirzaei, Sepideh
Zarepour, Atefeh
Zarrabi, Ali
De Greef, Danielle
Bishayee, Anupam
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Behroozaghdam, M., Dehghani, M., Zabolian, A., Kamali, D., Javanshir, S., Hasani Sadi, F., . . . Bishayee, A. (2022). Resveratrol in breast cancer treatment: From cellular effects to molecular mechanisms of action. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 79(11) doi:10.1007/s00018-022-04551-4Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers in females and is responsible for the highest cancer-related deaths following lung cancer. The complex tumor microenvironment and the aggressive behavior, heterogenous nature, high proliferation rate, and ability to resist treatment are the most well-known features of BC. Accordingly, it is critical to find an effective therapeutic agent to overcome these deleterious features of BC. Resveratrol (RES) is a polyphenol and can be found in common foods, such as pistachios, peanuts, bilberries, blueberries, and grapes. It has been used as a therapeutic agent for various diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and cancer. The anticancer mechanisms of RES in regard to breast cancer include the inhibition of cell proliferation, and reduction of cell viability, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, the synergistic effects of RES in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, such as docetaxel, paclitaxel, cisplatin, and/or doxorubicin may contribute to enhancing the anticancer properties of RES on BC cells. Although, it demonstrates promising therapeutic features, the low water solubility of RES limits its use, suggesting the use of delivery systems to improve its bioavailability. Several types of nano drug delivery systems have therefore been introduced as good candidates for RES delivery. Due to RES’s promising potential as a chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent for BC, this review aims to explore the anticancer mechanisms of RES using the most up to date research and addresses the effects of using nanomaterials as delivery systems to improve the anticancer properties of RES. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].