Zerumbone / EP2 Cancer Research Results

ZER, Zerumbone: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Zerumbone is a sesquiterpene α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound derived primarily from Zingiber zerumbet (shampoo ginger). It is one of the most intensively studied dietary terpenoids for anticancer activity, with a strong and internally consistent mechanism-of-action profile across multiple cancer types.
Zerumbone induces intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptosis via:
-↑ ROS generation in cancer cells
-Loss of mitochondrial membrane potential
-↑ Bax / ↓ Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL
-Cytochrome c release
-Caspase-9 → caspase-3 activation

Zerumbone is a potent NF-κB inhibitor
Anti-angiogenic and anti-metastatic effects
-Observed actions include:
-↓ VEGF and HIF-1α
-↓ MMP-2 / MMP-9
-Suppression of EMT markers (N-cadherin, vimentin)
-Reduced migration and invasion

Zerumbone is a redox-bifunctional agent:
In cancer cells:
-↑ ROS beyond survival threshold
-Triggers mitochondrial collapse

In normal cells:
-Activates Nrf2
-Induces phase II detox enzymes (HO-1, NQO1, GST)

This differential redox response explains selective toxicity.
Bioavailability is limited


EP2, Prostaglandin E2 receptor 2: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
Also known as PTGER2
EP2 (Prostaglandin E2 receptor 2) is a receptor that plays a role in various cellular processes, including inflammation and cell growth. In cancer, EP2 has been implicated in tumor development and progression.
Tumorigenic potential:
-promote tumorigenesis by enhancing cell proliferation and survival
-Increasing angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels)
-Suppressing apoptosis (programmed cell death)
-Promoting invasion and metastasis

Expression levels in cancer:
Overexpressed in:Colorectal, Breast, Lung, Prostate, and Ovarian cancer (with generally poor prognosis)
Underexpressed in:Some types of gastric cancer (correlated with improved overall survival)
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
4890- ZER,    Zerumbone, a Southeast Asian ginger sesquiterpene, markedly suppresses free radical generation, proinflammatory protein production, and cancer cell proliferation accompanied by apoptosis: the alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl group is a prerequisite
- in-vitro, Nor, RAW264.7
*iNOS↓, *COX2↓, *EP2↓, TumCP↓, selectivity↑, Apoptosis↑, *chemoP↑, *Inflam↓,

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 ⓘ

Apoptosis↑, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

TumCP↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

selectivity↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 3

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Cell Death ⓘ

iNOS↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

EP2↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

chemoP↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 5

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: EP2, Prostaglandin E2 receptor 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

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