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| Psoralidin is a prenylated coumestan isolated primarily from Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi). It is not a classical anticancer drug. Psoralidin generally acts to suppress oncogenic signaling and survival pathways while promoting apoptosis in tumor cells. Reported effects (context-dependent, preclinical): -DOWNREGULATES pro-survival pathways (e.g., NF-κB, STAT3) -UPREGULATES apoptotic signaling (caspase activation) -MODULATES androgen receptor signaling in prostate cancer models -SENSITIZES tumor cells to chemo- and radio-induced stress This positions psoralidin as a biologic modulator, not a driver. Across cancer cell and animal models, psoralidin has been associated with: -Apoptosis induction -Caspase activation -Mitochondrial depolarization -Inflammatory pathway suppression -NF-κB inhibition -STAT3 attenuation -Hormone signaling modulation -Androgen receptor suppression (prostate cancer context) -Oxidative stress interaction -Redox imbalance tipping tumor cells toward death under stress Psoralidin is best described as chemopreventive or chemo-sensitizing, not chemoprotective |
| Source: HalifaxProj (inhibit) |
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| A signal protein produced by many cells that stimulates the formation of blood vessels.
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a signal protein that plays a crucial role in angiogenesis, the process by which new blood vessels form from existing ones. This process is vital for normal physiological functions, such as wound healing and the menstrual cycle, but it is also a key factor in the growth and spread of tumors in cancer. Because of its significant role in tumor growth and progression, VEGF has become a target for cancer therapies. Anti-VEGF therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies (e.g., bevacizumab) and small molecule inhibitors, aim to inhibit the action of VEGF, thereby reducing blood supply to tumors and limiting their growth. These therapies have been used in various types of cancer, including colorectal, lung, and breast cancer. |
| 4968- | PSO, | Psoralidin: emerging biological activities of therapeutic benefits and its potential utility in cervical cancer |
| - | in-vitro, | Cerv, | NA |
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