Vitexin / TOS Cancer Research Results

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Vitexin - Apigenin-8-C-Glucoside

Alternative Names: Apigenin-8-C-glucoside, apigenin-8-C-β-D-glucopyranoside

Type: Flavone C-glycoside / apigenin derivative

Function: Vitexin is a naturally occurring C-glycosylated flavone in which glucose is attached to apigenin at the C-8 position. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, metabolic, cardiovascular, neuroprotective, and antiproliferative activities and can modulate pathways involving NF-κB, Nrf2/HO-1, MAPK, PI3K/AKT, AMPK, HIF-1α, apoptosis, and oxidative stress.

-see also IsoVitexin

Cancer: Preclinical studies indicate antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-migratory, anti-invasive, and anti-inflammatory effects across multiple cancer models. Reported mechanisms include modulation of PI3K/AKT, MAPK, NF-κB, HIF-1α, ROS, apoptosis, and cell-cycle signaling. Clinical anticancer efficacy has not been established.

Alzheimer's Disease: Preclinical evidence suggests neuroprotective activity through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, reduction of neuronal injury, regulation of oxidative stress and mitochondrial function, and modulation of signaling pathways relevant to cognitive impairment and amyloid-associated neurotoxicity. Clinical efficacy for Alzheimer's disease has not been established.
TOS, total oxidant status: Click to Expand ⟱
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Total oxidant status (TOS) refers to the overall level of oxidants in the body, which can be an important factor in cancer biology. Oxidative stress, resulting from an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants, is implicated in cancer development, progression, and metastasis.
Elevated TOS can lead to DNA damage, promote inflammation, and affect cell signaling pathways, all of which can contribute to tumorigenesis.
Elevated TOS levels have been associated with poor prognosis in various cancers.
Oxidative Stress Markers:
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): Includes superoxide anions, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals. Malondialdehyde (MDA): A byproduct of lipid peroxidation, often used as a marker for oxidative stress.
8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG): A marker of oxidative DNA damage.
Protein Carbonyls: Indicators of protein oxidation.
2. Antioxidant Defense Mechanisms:
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): Enzyme that catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
Catalase: Enzyme that converts hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx): Reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxides.
Glutathione (GSH): A major antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
7902- VT,    Vitexin Protects Against Scopolamine-Induced Cognitive Impairment by Preserving Synaptic Integrity and Modulating Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-κB Signaling Pathways
- in-vivo, AD, NA
*Dose↝, *Learn↑, *memory↑, *AChE↓, *lipid-P↓, *TOS↓, *MDA↓, *ONOO↓, *NO↓, *NOS2↓, *TAC↑, *BDNF↑, *GDNF↑, *PSD95↑, *GFAP↓, *NF-kB↓, *COX2/PTGS2↓, *NRF2↑, *HO-1↑, *neuroP↑, *NeuroI↓,

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:


Total Targets: 0

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


NA, unassigned(tgid=0) ⓘ

GDNF↑, 1,   GFAP↓, 1,   Learn↑, 1,   NeuroI↓, 1,   ONOO↓, 1,  

Redox & Oxidative Stress(tgid=1) ⓘ

HO-1↑, 1,   lipid-P↓, 1,   MDA↓, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   TAC↑, 1,   TOS↓, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature(tgid=14) ⓘ

NO↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling(tgid=16) ⓘ

COX2/PTGS2↓, 1,   NF-kB↓, 1,  

Synaptic & Neurotransmission(tgid=18) ⓘ

AChE↓, 1,   BDNF↑, 1,   PSD95↑, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance(tgid=21) ⓘ

Dose↝, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers(tgid=22) ⓘ

NOS2↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes(tgid=23) ⓘ

memory↑, 1,   neuroP↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 21

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: TOS, total oxidant status
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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