JNK Cancer Research Results

JNK, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK): Click to Expand ⟱
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JNK acts synergistically with NF-κB, JAK/STAT, and other signaling molecules to exert a survival function. Janus signaling promotes cancer cell survival.
JNK, or c-Jun N-terminal kinase, is a member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family. It plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). JNK is activated in response to various stress signals, such as UV radiation, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokines.
JNK activation can promote apoptosis in cancer cells, acting as a tumor suppressor. However, in other contexts, it can promote cell survival and proliferation, contributing to tumor progression.

JNK is often unregulated in cancers, leading to increased cancer cell proliferation, survival, and resistance to apoptosis. This activation is typically associated with poor prognosis and aggressive tumor behavior.
NPC, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC): Click to Expand ⟱
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, or nasopharynx cancer, is the most common cancer originating in the nasopharynx, most commonly in the postero-lateral nasopharynx or pharyngeal recess, accounting for 50% of cases.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of cancer that originates in the epithelial cells lining the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat located behind the nose and above the soft palate.
-(NPC) is a malignant tumor which is commonly found in East Asia and Africa.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
8241- LCA,    Licochalcone A induces apoptotic cell death via JNK/p38 activation in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
- in-vitro, NPC, NA
tumCV↓, Apoptosis↑, Casp8↑, Casp9↑, Casp3↑, cl‑PARP↑, ERK↑, p38↑, JNK↑,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 1 of 1

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 1

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Cell Death(tgid=5) ⓘ

Apoptosis↑, 1,   Casp3↑, 1,   Casp8↑, 1,   Casp9↑, 1,   JNK↑, 1,   p38↑, 1,  

Transcription & Epigenetics(tgid=7) ⓘ

tumCV↓, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair(tgid=10) ⓘ

cl‑PARP↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State(tgid=12) ⓘ

ERK↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 9

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: JNK, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)
Query results interpretion may depend on "conditions" listed in the research papers.
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  -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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