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International Journal of Medicine and Science of Physical Activity and Sport

REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL DEPORTE

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Oxymatrine in Cancer and Athlete Well-Being: From Myeloma Treatment to Mental Health and Physical Fitness Enhancement

Issue Volume 22, Number 88, 2022 Articles 
Wenjun Wu
The Bone Marrow Transplantation center & Multiple Myeloma Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University. No.79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, China
Cai Wu
Department of Hematology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. No.N1Shangcheng Main Road, Yiwu 322000, China
Enfan Zhang
The Bone Marrow Transplantation center & Multiple Myeloma Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University. No.79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, China.
Zhen Cai
The Bone Marrow Transplantation center & Multiple Myeloma Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University. No.79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, China

Abstract

Background: Oxymatrine (OMT), a quinolizidine alkaloid derived from the traditional Chinese herb Sophora Flavescens Ait, is recognized for its extensive pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, immunoregulatory activities, and its antitumor effects on various solid tumors. This study extends the investigation of OMT to its potential impact on human multiple myeloma (MM), with a novel emphasis on its implications for mental health and physical fitness in athletes undergoing cancer treatment. Materials and Methods: In this study, MM cell lines MMU266, ARP-1, and RPMI8226 were treated with varying concentrations of OMT. Assessments of cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell-cycle progression, and related signaling molecules were conducted using MTT assays, flow cytometry, Western blotting, and RT-PCR. Additionally, considerations for the impact of OMT on mental health and physical fitness were theoretically evaluated based on its pharmacological profile and potential influence on systemic health. Results: OMT treatment significantly inhibited MM cell proliferation, induced G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and promoted apoptosis, accompanied by downregulation of HIAP-1, HIAP-2, Bcl-2, and Survivin. The mechanisms underlying these effects include the inhibition of the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway and the activation of caspase-dependent apoptosis pathways. Significantly, OMT also inhibited the proliferation of primary MM cells isolated from patient bone marrow samples. Theoretical considerations suggest that OMT's anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties may offer additional benefits for mental health and physical fitness in athletes, potentially aiding in the management of stress, improving resilience, and supporting overall well-being during cancer treatment. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that OMT not only exhibits potent anti-myeloma activity through cell cycle arrest, PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway inhibition, and caspase-dependent apoptosis but also holds promise for supporting mental health and physical fitness in athletes with MM. These multifaceted benefits position OMT as a promising candidate for both the treatment of MM and the enhancement of quality of life for athletes undergoing cancer therapy.

Keywords: Multiple myeloma, oxymatrine, proliferation, apoptosis, caspase signaling pathway
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Periodicidad Trimestral/Quartely
Revista multidisciplinar de las Ciencias del Deporte
ISSN: 1577-0354
All journal articles are published in Spanish together with their corresponding translation into English

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