Decai Tang

Decai Tang


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 September 2025 in Cancers
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GWGang Wang
Gang Wang
ZYZengyaran Yue
Zengyaran Yue
GYGang Yin
Gang Yin
LZLifeng Zhu
Lifeng Zhu
WZWen Zhou
Wen Zhou
DTDecai Tang
Decai Tang
Background: Hypoxia-induced glycolysis represents a hallmark of colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and contributes significantly to therapeutic resistance. Curcumol, a natural sesquiterpenoid derived from Curcumae Rhizoma, has demonstrated promising anti-tumor properties. However, its impact on metabolic reprogramming under hypoxic conditions remains largely undefined. Objective: The objective of this study was to elucidate the potential of Curcumol in inhibiting glycolytic reprogramming and impede CRC progression via regulation of the VHL/HIF-1α signaling pathway. Methods: CRC cells and orthotopic mouse models were treated with Curcumol under chemically induced hypoxic conditions. Metabolic alterations were evaluated using Seahorse extracellular flux analysis, Western blot analysis, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), immunohistochemistry (IHC) and co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP). Functional validation of glycolysis and epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) phenotypes was conducted through in vitro and in vivo assays. Results: Curcumol inhibited HIF-1α-mediated metabolic reprogramming by upregulating VHL expression, thereby promoting HIF-1α degradation. This effect led to the downregulation of key glycolytic genes (HK2, LDHA, and GLUT1), decreased glycolytic flux, and lactate production, ultimately suppressing CRC cell proliferation and invasion. The anti-tumor efficacy of Curcumol was validated in both in vitro and in vivo models. Moreover, Curcumol effectively reversed the hypoxia-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) phenotype, suggesting that its metabolic regulatory effects may contribute to reduced metastatic potential. Conclusions: Curcumol suppresses glycolysis and CRC progression by activating the VHL/HIF-1α signaling axis. These findings underscore the potential of Curcumol as a natural metabolic regulator capable of reversing tumor metabolic reprogramming, offering a promising therapeutic strategy for CRC treatment.

31 December 2025 in Phytomedicine
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GWGang Wang
Gang Wang
ZYZenyaran Yue
Zenyaran Yue
FCFangyuan Chen
Fangyuan Chen
CPCong Peng
Cong Peng
TBTingting Bi
Tingting Bi
DTDecai Tang
Decai Tang

7 February 2026 in Phytomedicine
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GWGang Wang
Gang Wang
ZYZengyaran Yue
Zengyaran Yue
WZWen Zhou
Wen Zhou
CPCong Peng
Cong Peng
TBTingting Bi
Tingting Bi
DTDecai Tang
Decai Tang