Nimbolide / SOD Cancer Research Results

Nimb, Nimbolide: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Nimbolide is a compound found in the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and has been studied for its potential anti-cancer properties. It is a type of limonoid, a class of compounds that are commonly found in citrus fruits and other plants.

Research has shown that nimbolide has anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects on various types of cancer cells, including breast, lung, colon, and prostate cancer cells. It has also been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (programmed cell death).

Some of the ways in which nimbolide may help to prevent or treat cancer include:
-Inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes that are involved in cancer cell growth and survival
-Inducing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can damage cancer cells
-Inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels that are needed to support the growth of cancer cells
-Enhancing the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
SOD, superoxide dismutase: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
SOD, or superoxide dismutase, is an important antioxidant enzyme that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress. It catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radicals into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
SOD Isoforms: There are three main isoforms of SOD:
SOD1 (cytosolic): Often found to be overexpressed in certain tumors, which may help cancer cells survive in oxidative environments.
SOD2 (mitochondrial): Plays a critical role in protecting mitochondria from oxidative damage. Its expression can be upregulated in some cancers, contributing to tumor growth and resistance to therapy.
SOD3 (extracellular): Its role in cancer is less well understood, but it may have implications in the tumor microenvironment and metastasis.
The expression levels of SOD can serve as a prognostic indicator in some cancers. For example, high levels of SOD expression have been associated with poor prognosis in certain types of tumors, potentially due to their role in promoting tumor cell survival and resistance to therapies.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
946- Nimb,    Nimbolide retards T cell lymphoma progression by altering apoptosis, glucose metabolism, pH regulation, and ROS homeostasis
- in-vivo, NA, NA
Apoptosis↑, Bcl-2↓, P53↑, cl‑Casp3↑, Cyt‑c↑, ROS↑, SOD↓, Catalase↓, Glycolysis↓, GLUT3↓, LDHA↓, MCT1↓, NHE1↓, ATPase↓, CAIX↓,

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:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

Catalase↓, 1,   ROS↑, 1,   SOD↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

CAIX↓, 1,   Glycolysis↓, 1,   LDHA↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Apoptosis↑, 1,   Bcl-2↓, 1,   cl‑Casp3↑, 1,   Cyt‑c↑, 1,   MCT1↓, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair ⓘ

P53↑, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

ATPase↓, 1,  

Barriers & Transport ⓘ

GLUT3↓, 1,   NHE1↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 15

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: SOD, superoxide dismutase
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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