Lamtha Thomanai, Jongkon Nathjanan, Lertvanithphol Tossaporn, Horprathum Mati, Seetaha Supaphorn, Choowongkomon Kiattawee
Laboratory of Protein Engineering and Bioinformatics (PROTEP), Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medical Technology, Nation University, Lampang 52000, Thailand.
ACS Omega. 2025 Feb 8;10(6):6191-6200. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.4c11108. eCollection 2025 Feb 18.
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a transmembrane receptor within the ErbB family that plays a pivotal role in the progression of various aggressive cancers. HER2-positive tumors often develop resistance to standard therapies, necessitating the exploration of innovative treatment options. Cannabinoids, bioactive compounds from such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabinol (CBN), have gained attention for their potential anticancer properties. This study evaluates the efficacy of CBD, CBG, and CBN in targeting HER2-positive ovarian cancer through kinase inhibition assays, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), molecular docking, and cell viability assessments. SPR analysis revealed that cannabinoids bind strongly to HER2-tyrosine kinase (HER2-TK), with CBD showing the highest affinity ( = 6.16 μM), significantly better than afatinib ( = 26.30 μM), and CBG demonstrating moderate affinity ( = 17.07 μM). In kinase inhibition assays, CBG was the most potent inhibitor (IC = 24.7 nM), followed by CBD (IC = 38 nM), suggesting their ability to disrupt HER2-mediated signaling pathways. Molecular docking studies highlighted critical interactions between cannabinoids and essential HER2 residues (Leu796, Thr862, Asp863). In cell viability assays, CBD and CBG effectively inhibited the growth of HER2-positive SKOV3 cells (IC = 13.8 μM and 16.6 μM, respectively), comparable to traditional tyrosine kinase inhibitors. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, particularly CBD and CBG, as alternative or adjunct therapies for HER2-positive cancers, with the promise of mitigating resistance and adverse effects associated with existing treatments.
人表皮生长因子受体2(HER2)是ErbB家族中的一种跨膜受体,在多种侵袭性癌症的进展中起关键作用。HER2阳性肿瘤通常对标准疗法产生耐药性,因此需要探索创新的治疗方案。大麻素是来自大麻等植物的生物活性化合物,如大麻二酚(CBD)、大麻萜酚(CBG)和大麻酚(CBN),因其潜在的抗癌特性而受到关注。本研究通过激酶抑制试验、表面等离子体共振(SPR)、分子对接和细胞活力评估,评估了CBD、CBG和CBN对HER2阳性卵巢癌的疗效。SPR分析表明,大麻素与HER2酪氨酸激酶(HER2-TK)强烈结合,CBD显示出最高亲和力(Kd = 6.16 μM),明显优于阿法替尼(Kd = 26.30 μM),CBG表现出中等亲和力(Kd = 17.07 μM)。在激酶抑制试验中,CBG是最有效的抑制剂(IC50 = 24.7 nM),其次是CBD(IC50 = 38 nM),表明它们能够破坏HER2介导的信号通路。分子对接研究突出了大麻素与HER2关键残基(Leu796、Thr862、Asp863)之间的关键相互作用。在细胞活力试验中,CBD和CBG有效抑制了HER2阳性SKOV3细胞的生长(IC50分别为13.8 μM和16.6 μM),与传统酪氨酸激酶抑制剂相当。这些发现强调了大麻素,特别是CBD和CBG,作为HER2阳性癌症替代或辅助疗法的治疗潜力,有望减轻与现有治疗相关的耐药性和不良反应。