COX2 Cancer Research Results

COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein: Click to Expand ⟱
Source: HalifaxProj(inhibit)
Type:
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, which are lipid compounds involved in various physiological processes, including inflammation, pain, and fever. COX-2 is an inducible enzyme, meaning its expression is typically low in normal tissues but can be upregulated in response to inflammatory stimuli, growth factors, and certain oncogenic signals.
-Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the rate-limiting enzyme in prostaglandin biosynthesis, plays a key role in inflammation and circulatory homeostasis.
-COX-2 is an inducible enzyme that is upregulated in response to pro-inflammatory signals, including cytokines (e.g., IL-1β, TNF-α) and growth factors.

COX-2 is often overexpressed in various tumors, including colorectal, breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
The prostaglandins produced by COX-2, particularly prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), have several effects that can facilitate cancer progression:
Cell Proliferation: PGE2 can promote the proliferation of cancer cells by activating signaling pathways such as the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways.
Nonselective NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2. Epidemiological studies have suggested that regular use of NSAIDs may reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
Drugs specifically targeting COX-2, such as celecoxib, have been developed.

COX-2 and xanthine oxidase are ROS-producing pro-oxidant enzymes that contribute to inflammation. Elevated COX‑2 levels, often found in inflammatory conditions or certain types of cancers, can contribute to increased production of ROS.
RCC, Renal cell Carcinoma: Click to Expand ⟱
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary system, accounting for 80–90% of kidney neoplasms.
The activation of the mTOR pathway has been found in RCC and is correlated with high grade and poor prognostic patient features (41,42).
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
5740- Buty,    A Review of Nutritional Regulation of Intestinal Butyrate Synthesis: Interactions Between Dietary Polysaccharides and Proteins
- Review, RCC, NA
*eff↓, Dose↝, eff↑, HDAC↓, ac‑H3↓, ac‑H4↓, *HCAR2↑, *Inflam↓, *ROS↓, *NRF2↑, *GSH↑, *CLDN1↑, *ZO-1↑, IL1β↓, IL6↓, COX2↓, eff↝, eff↑, other↝,
6018- CGA,    Chlorogenic acid: a review on its mechanisms of anti-inflammation, disease treatment, and related delivery systems
- Review, Var, NA - Review, RCC, NA
*BioAv↓, *Inflam↓, *TNF-α↓, *NO↓, *COX2↓, *PGE2↓, *NF-kB↓, *IL6↓, *IL1β↓, *TLR2↓, *MAPK↓, *NRF2↓, *HO-1↑, *NQO1↑, *cardioP↑, *neuroP↑, *SOD↑, *GSH↑, *ROS↓, *LDH↓, *MDA↓, *cognitive↑, *eff↑,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 2 of 2

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Transcription & Epigenetics ⓘ

ac‑H3↓, 1,   ac‑H4↓, 1,   other↝, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

HDAC↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 1,   IL1β↓, 1,   IL6↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

Dose↝, 1,   eff↑, 2,   eff↝, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

IL6↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 11

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

GSH↑, 2,   HO-1↑, 1,   MDA↓, 1,   NQO1↑, 1,   NRF2↓, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   ROS↓, 2,   SOD↑, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

LDH↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

MAPK↓, 1,  

Kinase & Signal Transduction ⓘ

HCAR2↑, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

CLDN1↑, 1,   ZO-1↑, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature ⓘ

NO↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 1,   HCAR2↑, 1,   IL1β↓, 1,   IL6↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 2,   NF-kB↓, 1,   PGE2↓, 1,   TLR2↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

BioAv↓, 1,   eff↓, 1,   eff↑, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

IL6↓, 1,   LDH↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

cardioP↑, 1,   cognitive↑, 1,   neuroP↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 31

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein
Query results interpretion may depend on "conditions" listed in the research papers.
Such Conditions may include : 
  -low or high Dose
  -format for product, such as nano of lipid formations
  -different cell line effects
  -synergies with other products 
  -if effect was for normal or cancerous cells

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