Research Advances in the Pharmacological Effects and Molecular Mechanisms of Harmine
刊名 Medicinal Plant
作者 Hongye LI, Xichun HUANG, Quan QUAN, Junhao LI, Zhao NING, Wenhui ZHAO, Chenghao JIN
作者单位 College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
DOI DOI:10.19600/j.cnki.issn2152-3924.2026.03.006
年份 2026
刊期 3
页码 22-25,35
关键词 Harmine, Anti-tumor, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-echinococcosis, Osteogenic differentiation, Neuroprotective
摘要 This paper provides a systematic review of the anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-echinococcosis effects of harmine, as well as its role in regulating osteogenic differentiation and protecting the central nervous system, along with the underlying molecular mechanisms. Harmine exhibits anti-tumor properties by inhibiting the proliferation of gastric cancer, lung cancer, and other cancer cell types, inducing apoptosis, and impeding migration and invasion through pathways such as PTEN/AKT/MDM2. Regarding its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, harmine reduces inflammation by modulating the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway and exerts antibacterial activity by disrupting bacterial structures. Furthermore, harmine regulates the Th1/Th2 balance to produce anti-echinococcosis effects, promotes osteogenic differentiation by mediating the antioxidant activity of CA-9, and ameliorates anxious behavior through the regulation of neuroinflammation. This review offers a theoretical foundation for the further development and clinical application of harmine.