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Angiogenesis is a complex process encompassing endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation. While numerous studies describe that curcumin exerts antitumor properties (e.g., targeting angiogenesis), information regarding other dietary curcuminoids such as demethoxycurcumin (DMC) and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BisDMC) is scant. In this study, we evaluated the antiangiogenic activities of these three curcuminoids at physiological concentrations (0.1–5 μM) on endothelial cell migration and tubulogenesis and the underlying associated mechanisms on human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs). Results showed that the individual compounds and a representative mixture inhibited the tubulogenic and migration capacity of endothelial cells dose-dependently, while sparing cell viability. Notably, DMC and BisDMC at 0.1 and 1 μM showed higher capacity than curcumin inhibiting tubulogenesis. These compounds also reduced phosphorylation of the VEGFR2 and the downstream ERK and Akt pathways in VEGF165-stimulated cells. In silico analysis showed that curcuminoids could bind the VEGFR2 antagonizing the VEGF-mediated angiogenesis. These findings suggest that physiologically concentrations of curcuminoids might counteract pro-angiogenic stimuli relevant to tumorigenic processes.
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Cell metabolism, Curcumin, Neovascularization, Pathologic, Polyphenols, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Tubulogenesis, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2, VEGF, In Silico, VEGFR2, Cell Movement, Diarylheptanoids, Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells, Humans, Angiogenesis, Migration, Cell Proliferation
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Cell metabolism, Curcumin, Neovascularization, Pathologic, Polyphenols, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Tubulogenesis, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2, VEGF, In Silico, VEGFR2, Cell Movement, Diarylheptanoids, Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells, Humans, Angiogenesis, Migration, Cell Proliferation
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