“In LM3 cells, capsaicin and sorafenib combination treatment achieved a markedly stronger induction of apoptosis by increasing caspase-3, Bax and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase activity and inhibiting Bcl-2, and induction of autophagy by upregulating the levels of beclin-1 and LC3A/B II, enhancing P62 degradation.”
“In addition, the combination of capsaicin and sorafenib exerted a synergistic inhibitory effect on HCC cell growth.”
“Taken together, these data confirm that capsaicin and sorafenib combination treatment inhibits the growth, invasion and metastasis of HCC cells and induces autophagy in a synergistic manner, supporting its potential as a therapeutic option for HCC.”
“The combination of capsaicin and sorafenib also inhibited cell invasion and metastasis via upregulation of E-cadherin and downregulation of N-cadherin, vimentin, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2 and MMP9.”