The Efficacy of Curcumin Application to Melanoma in Mice: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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The Efficacy of Curcumin Application to Melanoma in Mice: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Teng et al., 2024 | Ann Plast Surg | Meta Analysis

Citation

Teng Liqun, Li Wei, ... Qi Fazhi. The Efficacy of Curcumin Application to Melanoma in Mice: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Plast Surg. 2024-Aug-01;93(2S Suppl 1):S75-S81. doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000003934

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Melanoma is a skin tumor that poses a serious threat to human health. Our study explores the effectiveness and safety of curcumin in the treatment of melanoma based on animal models, and providing evidence-based medical evidence for curcumin in the treatment of malignant melanoma. METHODS: The study collected all randomized controlled trial data from the establishment of the database to October 2023 of curcumin for the treatment of melanoma in mice by searching PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, data were extracted and quality assessment of included studies was performed by using the SYRCLE (Systematic Review Center for Laboratory animal Experimentation) animal experiment bias risk assessment tool. RevMan 5.4 and Stata 15.1 software were used for meta-analysis. RESULTS: Eighteen randomized controlled trials were included in this study with a total of 185 mouse models, including 93 mice in the experimental group and 92 in the control group. The results of meta-analysis showed that the IC50 (inhibitory concentrations of 50%) in the experimental group is lower than that of the control group [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -4.68, 95% confidence interval (CI) (-7.30, -2.06), P < 0.01]; the tumor volume is significantly smaller than the control group [SMD = -3.10, 95% CI (-4.45, -1.75), P < 0.01]; the tumor weight is smaller than the control group [SMD = -3.01, 95% CI (-4.81, -1.21), P < 0.01]. However, there was no significant statistical difference in the apoptosis rate between the experimental group and the control group [SMD = 2.27, 95% CI (-1.39, 5.92), P < 0.01]. CONCLUSION: Based on animal models for meta-analysis, curcumin can inhibit the growth and proliferation of melanoma in mice. Melanoma may be an effective method for treating melanoma. However, this result still requires further in-depth research.

Key Findings

Eighteen randomized controlled trials were included in this study with a total of 185 mouse models, including 93 mice in the experimental group and 92 in the control group. The results of meta-analysis showed that the IC50 (inhibitory concentrations of 50%) in the experimental group is lower than that of the control group [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -4.68, 95% confidence interval (CI) (-7.30, -2.06), P < 0.01]; the tumor volume is significantly smaller than the control group [SMD = -3.

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MeSH Terms

  • Curcumin
  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Skin Neoplasms
  • Melanoma
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Treatment Outcome

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Meta Analysis
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
  • Vertical: curcumin

Provenance

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