Methylglyoxal / MMP Cancer Research Results

MGO, Methylglyoxal: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Methylglyoxal is a reduced derivative of pyruvic acid that is produced by glycolysis and other metabolic pathways. It is involved in the formation of advanced glycation end products, DNA damage, and diabetes complications.

-Methylglyoxal is specifically inhibits OXPHOS in cancer cells ?
-Methylglyoxal in cancer cells inhibits GAPDH, an essential enzyme acting in the glycolsis pathway. GAPDH inhibition depletes ATP profoundly depriving the cancer cells of energy.
-Activator of GABA A receptor

Some research may indicate it can promote cancer growth.

Dose: (30-40mg/day) 7.5mg/kg 4 times/day (plus 400mg Vit C) + VitB complex twice/day
-Combine with curcumin(8g/d)?

Combine with:
Chitosan?
Creatine (30-60 mins before)
GLO1 inhibitors (Naringin, Curcumin)
Nrf2 inhibitors: (ex Ascorbic Acid)
GABA supplementation
Metformin?

Avoid combination with DCA?

Pathways
1. Glyoxalase System Glyoxalase I and II: (glyoxalase system) which detoxifies methylglyoxal. In many cancers, the expression of glyoxalase I (and sometimes glyoxalase II) is upregulated. This allows tumor cells to tolerate higher MG levels resulting from their altered metabolism (often enhanced glycolysis), protecting them from dicarbonyl stress while simultaneously supporting their survival and proliferation.

2. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and RAGE Pathway
AGE Formation:-Supplemented MG can increase the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) RAGE Activation:AGEs can lead to the activation of RAGEE, which include the activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways.

3. NF-κB Signaling Pathway: The activation of NF-κB by MG-induced AGE-RAGE signaling

4. MAPK Pathway: can be activated as a result of MG-induced oxidative and dicarbonyl stress
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5. ROS Generation and Oxidative Stress
Methylglyoxal can raise intracellular ROS levels. (reinforcing the pro-tumorigenic environment.) -excessive ROS can be deleterious.

Sources: Western or Chinese chemical suppliers under CAS number 78-98-8


MMP, ΔΨm, mitochondrial membrane potential: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
Destruction of mitochondrial transmembrane potential, which is widely regarded as one of the earliest events in the process of cell apoptosis.
Mitochondria are organelles within eukaryotic cells that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy molecule used by the cell. For this reason, the mitochondrion is sometimes referred to as “the powerhouse of the cell”.
Mitochondria produce ATP through process of cellular respiration—specifically, aerobic respiration, which requires oxygen. The citric acid cycle, or Krebs cycle, takes place in the mitochondria.
The mitochondrial membrane potential is widely used in assessing mitochondrial function as it relates to the mitochondrial capacity of ATP generation by oxidative phosphorylation. The mitochondrial membrane potential is a reliable indicator of mitochondrial health.
In cancer cells, ΔΨm is often decreased, which can lead to changes in cellular metabolism, increased glycolysis, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and altered cell death pathways.

The membrane of malignant mitochondria is hyperpolarized (−220 mV) in comparison to their healthy counterparts (−160 mV), which facilitates the penetration of positively charged molecules to the cancer cells mitochondria.
The MMP is a critical indicator of mitochondrial function, directly reflecting the organelle's capacity to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
1891- MGO,    Methylglyoxal induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in sarcoma
- in-vitro, SCC, NA
NADH↓, MMP↓, Cyt‑c↑, selectivity↑, Apoptosis↑, ROS↑, ATP↓,

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:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

NADH↓, 1,   ROS↑, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics

ATP↓, 1,   MMP↓, 1,  

Cell Death

Apoptosis↑, 1,   Cyt‑c↑, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

selectivity↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 7

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: MMP, ΔΨm, mitochondrial membrane potential
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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