Dichloroacetophenone(2,2-) / PDK1 Cancer Research Results

DAP, Dichloroacetophenone(2,2-): Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
2,2-Dichloroacetophenone (DAP) is an acetophenone derivative characterized by the presence of two chlorine atoms on the aromatic ring, typically at the 2‑position relative to the carbonyl group. Its structure and properties differ significantly from compounds like dichloroacetate (DCA).
-DAP may trigger the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells.
-Increased ROS can lead to cellular damage, which may trigger apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells that are already under metabolic and oxidative stress.
-Cytotoxic effects via DNA damage.

*** Importantly, 2,2-dichloroacetophenone (DAP) is a much more potent inhibitor of PDK1(Than DCA). It is effective at concentrations in the micromolar (μM) range.
PDK1, Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
PDK1 (3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1) (PDPK1) is a serine/threonine kinase that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, survival, and metabolism. It is a key component of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which is often dysregulated in cancer.
Overexpression or hyperactivation of PDK1 can lead to increased cell proliferation, survival, and resistance to apoptosis, contributing to tumorigenesis.
Inhibitors of PDK1 are being explored in preclinical and clinical studies as a means to disrupt cancer cell growth and survival.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
1871- DAP,    Targeting PDK1 with dichloroacetophenone to inhibit acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cell growth
- in-vitro, AML, U937 - in-vivo, AML, NA
TumCP↓, Apoptosis↑, TumCG↓, PDK1↓, cl‑PARP↑, Bcl-xL↓, Bcl-2↓, Beclin-1↓, ATG3↓, PI3K↓, Akt↓, eff↑,

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:


Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

PDK1↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Akt↓, 1,   Apoptosis↑, 1,   Bcl-2↓, 1,   Bcl-xL↓, 1,  

Autophagy & Lysosomes ⓘ

ATG3↓, 1,   Beclin-1↓, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair ⓘ

cl‑PARP↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

PI3K↓, 1,   TumCG↓, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

TumCP↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

eff↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 12

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: PDK1, Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1
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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