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ReviewBiomolecules2025

Natural Compounds in Cancer Therapy: Revealing the Role of Flavonoids in Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment.

Zixuan Chen, Min Liu

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Review in Biomolecules, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Zixuan ChenDepartment of Urology, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China.ORCID 0009-0000-8505-0733
Min LiuDepartment of Urology, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China.

Funding

Research Fund of Shanghai Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine 2023DHYGJC-YBA04the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172809
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most lethal malignancy of the urinary system, with limited treatment options due to drug resistance and the adverse effects associated with current therapies. This review aims to systematically examine the therapeutic potential of flavonoids, which are natural polyphenolic compounds possessing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, in the context of RCC treatment. We summarize the anticancer activities of 26 natural flavonoids, classified into six subclasses, and explore their mechanisms of action, including the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, as well as the induction of apoptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis. Particular attention is paid to their modulation of key signaling pathways such as the JAK/STAT3, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, and miRNA-related axes, including miR-21/YAP1 and miR-324-3p/GPX4, providing a molecular basis for their anti-RCC activity. We also address several pharmacological challenges that limit the clinical application of flavonoids, including poor bioavailability, metabolic instability, and potential toxicity. Emerging solutions such as novel flavonoid derivatives, advanced drug delivery systems, and rational combination therapy strategies are also discussed. Current clinical evidence, including a phase II trial of flavopiridol in advanced RCC, highlights the potential but also the need for further validation. In conclusion, flavonoids offer a promising approach to improving RCC treatment. Future research should focus on optimizing their therapeutic efficacy and ensuring their safe clinical translation, with the goal of achieving personalized and minimally invasive cancer therapies.

Indexed as

Antineoplastic AgentsBiological ProductsCarcinoma, Renal CellFlavonoidsKidney NeoplasmsAnimalsApoptosisCell ProliferationHumansSignal TransductionAntineoplastic AgentsBiological ProductsFlavonoidscombination therapydrug discoveryflavonoidsnatural productsrenal cell carcinoma

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PMID40427513
PMCPMC12108870

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