Matrine / HK2 Cancer Research Results

Matr, Matrine: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Matrine is a naturally occurring alkaloid primarily isolated from the root of Sophora flavescens, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb.
Matrine, an alkaloid extracted from Panax ginseng

Pathways:
-cell cycle arrest
-many studies report that matrine exhibits selective toxicity towards cancer cells
-exhibits the ability to suppress HK2 2.0 μM
HK2, Hexokinase 2: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type: enzyme
HK2 (Hexokinase 2) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in glycolysis, the process by which cells convert glucose into energy. HK2 is a key regulatory enzyme in the glycolytic pathway, and it is primarily expressed in various tissues, including muscle, brain, and cancer cells.
HK2 has been shown to be overexpressed in many types of tumors, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. This overexpression may contribute to the development and progression of cancer by promoting glycolysis and energy production in cancer cells.
HK2 is a key regulatory enzyme in the glycolytic pathway.
HK2 plays a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism in diabetes.
HK2 is involved in the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy.

HK2 Inhibitors:
-2DG
-Curcumin
-Resveratrol
-EGCG
-Berberine
-Methyl Jasmonate (MJ)
-Honokiol
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
2450- Matr,    The Promoting Role of HK II in Tumor Development and the Research Progress of Its Inhibitors
- Review, Var, NA
HK2↓, 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 ⓘ

HK2↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

eff↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: HK2, Hexokinase 2
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

Filter Conditions: Pro/AntiFlg:%  IllCat:%  CanType:%  Cells:%  prod#:322  Target#:773  State#:%  Dir#:1
  wNotes=0  sortOrder:rid,rpid

 

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