Urolithin A targets the AKT/WNK1 axis to induce autophagy and exert anti-tumor effects in cholangiocarcinoma

Urolithin A (UA; 3,8-dihydroxybenzo[c]chromen-6-one), a metabolite generated by intestinal bacteria during the biotransformation of ellagitannins, has gained considerable attention in treating several cancers. Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remains one of the most lethal cancers; it grows in a special env...

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Main Authors: Hidenori Sahashi, Akihisa Kato, Michihiro Yoshida, Kazuki Hayashi, Itaru Naitoh, Yasuki Hori, Makoto Natsume, Naruomi Jinno, Kenta Kachi, Go Asano, Tadashi Toyohara, Yusuke Kito, Sudhakar Ammanamanchi, Hiromi Kataoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.963314/full