Vitamin K2 / STAT3 Cancer Research Results

VitK2, Vitamin K2: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone)
Menaquinone-4 (MK-4), a subtype of vitamin K2 Helps blood clot, calcium metabolise and heart health.
Bone health: Vitamin K2 helps to regulate calcium levels in the body, which can help to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and fractures.
Vitamin K2 has been studied for its potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. Some of the key findings include:
-Shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, including those found in leukemia, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.
-Shown to induce apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells, which can help to prevent the spread of cancer.
-Shown to have anti-angiogenic effects, which means it can help to prevent the formation of new blood vessels that feed cancer cells.
-Synergistic effects with other nutrients, such as vitamin D and calcium, to enhance its anti-cancer effects.

UBIAD1 is the enzyme that makes MK-4 inside tissues

Vitamin K2 exists in several forms known as menaquinones, with MK-4 and MK-7 being the most studied. MK-4 is often used in Japan for therapeutic purposes, whereas MK-7 (derived from bacterial fermentation) is widely available as a supplement in Western countries.
For bone and cardiovascular health—and by extension, exploring potential anticancer benefits—doses for MK-7 commonly range from 90 to 200 micrograms per day.
STAT3, Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type: Oncogene
Stat3 (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3) is a transcription factor that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, survival, differentiation, and immune response.
Stat3 is frequently found to be constitutively activated in many types of cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, and head and neck cancers. (associated with poor prognosis and reduced survival.)

-STAT3 is typically activated by cytokines (such as IL-6) and growth factors binding to their respective receptors.
-Activated STAT3 upregulates the expression of genes that promote cell cycle progression (e.g., cyclin D1) and anti-apoptotic proteins (e.g., Bcl-2, Bcl-xL).
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
2281- VitK2,    The biological responses of vitamin K2: A comprehensive review
- Review, Var, NA
*ROS↓, *12LOX↓, *NF-kB↓, *BMD↑, *hepatoP↑, cycD1/CCND1↓, PKCδ↓, STAT3↓, ERK↑, MAPK↓, ROS↑, PI3K↝, Akt↝, Hif1a↝, *neuroP↑,
1213- VitK2,    Vitamin K2 Inhibits Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Proliferation by Binding to 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 4
- in-vitro, HCC, HepG2
HSD17B4↓, Akt↓, MEK↓, ERK↓, STAT3↓, TumCP↓,

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:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

ROS↑, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics ⓘ

MEK↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

HSD17B4↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Akt↓, 1,   Akt↝, 1,   MAPK↓, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence ⓘ

cycD1/CCND1↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

ERK↓, 1,   ERK↑, 1,   PI3K↝, 1,   STAT3↓, 2,  

Migration ⓘ

PKCδ↓, 1,   TumCP↓, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature ⓘ

Hif1a↝, 1,  
Total Targets: 14

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

ROS↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

12LOX↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

NF-kB↓, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

BMD↑, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

hepatoP↑, 1,   neuroP↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 6

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: STAT3, Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
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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