Targeting the Microcirculation by Indole-3-carbinol and Its Main Derivate 3,3,’-diindolylmethane: Effects on Angiogenesis, Thrombosis and Inflammation

Title:Targeting the Microcirculation by Indole-3-carbinol and Its Main Derivate 3,3,’-diindolylmethane: Effects on Angiogenesis, Thrombosis and Inflammation

Volume: 18 Issue: 11

Author(s): Emmanuel Ampofo*, Beate M. Schmitt, Michael D. Menger and Matthias W. Laschke

Affiliation:

• Institute for Clinical & Experimental Surgery, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg/Saar,Germany

Keywords: Angiogenesis, endothelial cells, indole-3-carbinol, inflammation, microcirculation, leukocytes, reactive oxygen species, thrombosis.

Abstract: The pharmacological targeting of microcirculatory dysregulations is a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of numerous pathological conditions, such as cancer, thrombosis and inflammation. A promising candidate for this purpose is indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a phytochemical compound of cruciferous vegetables, and its main derivate 3,3,’-diindolylmethane (DIM). As summarized in this review, I3C and DIM affect multiple molecular and cellular processes within the microcirculation due to their pleiotropic action profile. These include angiogenesis, leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytokine and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, thrombus formation and microvascular leakage. Hence, I3C may serve as a lead compound for the future chemical synthesis of novel drugs that exert comparable beneficial effects while exhibiting an improved bioavailability.

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Ampofo Emmanuel *, Schmitt M. Beate , Menger D. Michael and Laschke W. Matthias , Targeting the Microcirculation by Indole-3-carbinol and Its Main Derivate 3,3,’-diindolylmethane: Effects on Angiogenesis, Thrombosis and Inflammation, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2018; 18 (11) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557518666180313100144