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| Used to treat urea cycle disorders Sodium phenylbutyrate helps remove ammonia from the body. -Phenyl-butyrate (PB)4 is an aromatic fatty acid that is converted in vivo to phenylacetate (PA) by β-oxidation in liver and kidney mitochondria. -In human body, phenylbutyrate is oxidized to phenylacetate, which is in turn conjugated with glutamine and eliminated in urine as phenylacetylglutamine, thereby mediating elimination of waste nitrogen -Phenylbutyrate is one of the first drugs encountered in cancer therapy as a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACI) (relatively weak compared to vorinostat (SAHA), romidepsin, etc.). -Butyric acid is one of the short-chain fatty acids produced by the gut microbiota through the fermentation of dietary fiber. Butyrate is primarily recognized for its beneficial effects in the colon and is tightly linked to gut health. -Phenylbutyrate is a derivative of butyrate that has been chemically modified by the addition of a phenyl group. This structural change increases its lipophilicity (fat solubility) and alters its metabolic fate and biological activity. This allows it to be used as a systemic drug, in contrast to the locally produced butyrate in the gut, which is rapidly metabolized by colonocytes Pathways: -Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor -ER stress inhibitor (at least in normal cell) -Can act as a chemical chaperone, helping to reduce ER stress by facilitating proper protein folding. -Modulation of NF-κB Signaling -Changes in pathways such as PI3K/Akt/mTOR and MAPK. -Some preclinical investigations have reported that treatment with phenylbutyrate leads to mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, both of which can result in an increase of ROS within cancer cells. Note: Sodium butyrate (NaBu) vs Sodium phenylbutyrate -Sodium butyrate is primarily a research tool with limited clinical application, whereas phenylbutyrate is used clinically -Phenylbutyrate typically exhibits improved pharmacokinetics and is more amenable to systemic use compared to sodium butyrate. -Both compounds act as HDAC inhibitors, phenylbutyrate additionally modulates ER stress and mitochondrial function, leading to potentially greater ROS production in certain cancer cells. https://www.purepba.com/shop/
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| One of the six members of the IGFBP family, is a key protein in the IGF pathway. IGFBP-3 is the most abundant in the blood circulation. Prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is frequently used as a clinical tumor marker for prostate cancer, cleaves IGFBP-3. Tumor Types: IGFBP-3 expression can vary significantly across different cancer types. It is often downregulated in several malignancies, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. In some cases, low levels of IGFBP-3 are associated with tumor progression and poor clinical outcomes. Tumor Suppressor Functions: IGFBP-3 is often considered a tumor suppressor due to its ability to inhibit the actions of IGF-1 and IGF-2, which promote cell proliferation and survival. By binding to IGFs, IGFBP-3 can prevent their interaction with IGF receptors, thereby inhibiting their mitogenic effects. High levels of IGFBP-3 are generally associated with a favorable prognosis in several cancers. For example, elevated IGFBP-3 levels in breast cancer and prostate cancer have been linked to better survival outcomes. Conversely, low levels of IGFBP-3 are often associated with aggressive tumor behavior and poorer prognosis. |
| 2028- | PB, | Potential of Phenylbutyrate as Adjuvant Chemotherapy: An Overview of Cellular and Molecular Anticancer Mechanisms |
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