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.


OS, Osteosarcoma: Click to Expand ⟱
Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the bones. It is the most common type of bone cancer, and it usually affects children and young adults, although it can occur at any age. Osteosarcoma typically develops in the long bones of the body, such as the arms and legs, but it can also occur in other bones, including the pelvis and jaw.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
5965- CEL,  Cisplatin,    Celecoxib enhances anticancer effect of cisplatin and induces anoikis in osteosarcoma via PI3K/Akt pathway
- in-vitro, OS, MG63
COX2↓, ChemoSen↑, MDR1↓, MRP1↓, E-cadherin↓, β-catenin/ZEB1↓, Apoptosis↑, TumCCA↑, TumCG↓, P-gp↓, PI3K↓, Akt↓,
2971- PL,    Piperlongumine attenuates IL-1β-induced inflammatory response in chondrocytes
- NA, OS, NA
*NO↓, *PGE2↓, *iNOS↓, *COX2↓, *MMP3↑, *MMP13↓, *Inflam↓,

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:


Cell Death

Akt↓, 1,   Apoptosis↑, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

TumCCA↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

PI3K↓, 1,   TumCG↓, 1,  

Migration

E-cadherin↓, 1,   β-catenin/ZEB1↓, 1,  

Barriers & Transport

P-gp↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

ChemoSen↑, 1,   MDR1↓, 1,   MRP1↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 12

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Cell Death

iNOS↓, 1,  

Migration

MMP13↓, 1,   MMP3↑, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature

NO↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 1,   PGE2↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 7

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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