Berberine restrains the expansion of colorectal cancer organoids by blocking cell cycle progression and reducing lipid synthesis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Berberine restrains the expansion of colorectal cancer organoids by blocking cell cycle progression and reducing lipid synthesis

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  • Hefei Tian

  • Tianshuo Zhao

  • Banghui Liu

  • Yujun Huang

  • Xi Wang

  • Zhenni Xu

  • Lingxiao Huang

  • Xudan Lei

  • Mingyue Qu

  • Qiongying Hu

  • Dengqun Liu

  • July 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Berberine inhibits the growth of colorectal cancer organoids by interfering with cell cycle progression and decreasing lipid production

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionColorectal Cancer (CRC)
Key MechanismsInhibits cell cycle progression and lipid metabolism
Target PopulationPatients with colorectal cancer
Care SettingCancer research and treatment

Key Highlights

  • Berberine (BBR) significantly inhibits growth of CRC organoids.
  • BBR induces cell cycle arrest and increases ROS levels in organoids.
  • BBR disrupts lipid synthesis in colorectal cancer organoids.
  • BBR shows no harmful impact on healthy colonic tissues.
  • BBR may suppress malignant CRC phenotype through multiple mechanisms.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize organoid models for studying CRC mechanisms.

Management

  • Consider BBR as a potential therapeutic agent for CRC.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess cell cycle progression and lipid metabolism in CRC treatment.

Risks

  • Monitor for potential side effects and tumor recurrence.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

BBR is emerging as a natural compound with anti-cancer properties.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate phytomedicines like BBR in CRC treatment strategies.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of BBR in clinical settings for CRC management.

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