An anti-cancer effect of Sambou bamboo saltTM in melanoma skin cancer both in vivo and in vitro models.

Abstract

Bamboo salt has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, diabetics, anti-aging, and immune-enhancing effects, which are closely related to anti-cancer effect. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer effects of Sambou bamboo saltTM (SBS) in melanoma skin cancer in vivo and in vitro models. SBS-administered mice effectively reduced tumor growth and increased survival rate compared with B16F10 cell-inoculated mice without tissue damage, hepatotoxicity, and nephrotoxicity. SBS enhanced levels of immune-enhancing mediators, such as interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-6, IL-12, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IgE in serum and melanoma tissues. Furthermore, SBS enhanced activities of caspases and levels of Bax and p53, whereas decreased levels of Bcl-2. This reduction was a consequence of apoptosis signaling pathway. In conclusion, these results suggest that SBS is a potential substance for cancer therapy. SBS has the potential to be developed either as Korean traditional medicine or as a health functional food for cancer therapy. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: In these days cancer is one of the world's largest health problems. Bamboo salt is used as a Korean traditional food or medicine and has beneficial effect on inflammation. We have identified Sambou bamboo saltTM (SBS) is a potential substance for cancer therapy. These insights suggest that SBS can potentially be utilized for health functional foods for cancer treatment as well as improve various cancer diseases such as melanoma skin cancer.

• Authors: Hee-Yun Kim, Dongkyun Han, Jungeun Kim, Min-Sun Yoo, Jin-Soo Lee, Hyunyong Kim, Hyung-Min Kim, Hyun-Ja Jeong
• Journal: Journal of food biochemistry (J Food Biochem) Vol. 45 Issue 9 Pg. e13903 (09 2021) ISSN: 1745-4514 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 34387368 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: © 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

Chemical References

• Sodium Chloride, Dietary
• bamboo salt

Topics

• Animals
• Apoptosis
• Melanoma (drug therapy)
• Mice
• Skin Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Sodium Chloride, Dietary