Pterostilbene / Vim Cancer Research Results

PTS, Pterostilbene: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Antioxidant found in blueberries, cranberries and grapes.
Pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-40-hydroxystilbene) is a naturally occurring stilbene, found mainly in blueberries and grapes. It is a dimethylated derivative of resveratrol with comparable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties [26].
-more bioavailable than resveratrol
-Antioxidant activity: Reduces reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation
-Anti-inflammatory: Downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines- IL-1β, TNF-α, NF-κB
-Amyloid pathology:inhibits Aβ aggregation and promotes clearance- Aβ, APP, BACE1
-Reduces hyperphosphorylation of tau protein
-Inhibits histone deacetylases (HDACs)
-Increases acetylcholine by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase
-Sirtuin activation

Rank Pathway / Axis Cancer Cells Normal Cells Label Primary Interpretation Notes
1 SIRT1 / AMPK metabolic sensing ↑ AMPK; context-dependent SIRT1 modulation ↑ SIRT1 / ↑ AMPK Driver Energy-stress signaling Pterostilbene strongly engages energy-sensing pathways due to high bioavailability
2 PI3K → AKT → mTOR axis ↓ AKT / ↓ mTOR ↔ adaptive suppression Driver Growth and survival inhibition AKT/mTOR suppression explains cytostatic and pro-apoptotic effects in cancer cells
3 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) ↑ ROS (mild, dose-dependent) ↓ ROS / buffered Conditional Driver Biphasic redox modulation More balanced redox profile than resveratrol; weaker pro-oxidant behavior
4 Mitochondrial integrity / intrinsic apoptosis ↓ ΔΨm; ↑ caspase activation ↔ preserved Secondary Execution of apoptosis Mitochondrial apoptosis follows metabolic and redox stress
5 NF-κB signaling ↓ NF-κB activation ↓ inflammatory NF-κB tone Secondary Suppression of inflammatory survival programs NF-κB inhibition contributes to anti-invasive and chemosensitizing effects
6 Cell cycle regulation ↑ G1 or G2/M arrest ↔ spared Phenotypic Cytostatic growth control Cell-cycle arrest reflects upstream metabolic and signaling effects
7 NRF2 antioxidant response ↑ NRF2 (adaptive) ↑ NRF2 (protective) Adaptive Redox compensation NRF2 activation contributes to stress buffering rather than primary cytotoxicity


Vim, Vimentin: Click to Expand ⟱
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Type:
Vimentin, a major constituent of the intermediate filament family of proteins, is ubiquitously expressed in normal mesenchymal cells and is known to maintain cellular integrity and provide resistance against stress. Vimentin is overexpressed in various epithelial cancers, including prostate cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, tumors of the central nervous system, breast cancer, malignant melanoma, and lung cancer. Vimentin’s overexpression in cancer correlates well with accelerated tumor growth, invasion, and poor prognosis; however, the role of vimentin in cancer progression remains obscure.

In many epithelial-derived tumors (carcinomas), elevated Vimentin expression is often observed in cancer cells that have undergone EMT. This upregulation is characteristic of a shift toward a mesenchymal state, which is associated with reduced cell–cell adhesion and increased motility. Vimentin expression is also noted in the tumor stroma, reflecting the presence and activation of mesenchymal cells such as cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). This dual expression can contribute to the remodeling of the tumor microenvironment.
The degree of Vimentin expression may vary depending on the tumor type, grade, and stage. More aggressive and advanced tumors tend to show higher levels of Vimentin expression.

High Vimentin expression has been correlated with poor clinical outcomes in several cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers.
Elevated Vimentin levels are typically associated with higher tumor grade, increased invasiveness, enhanced metastatic potential, and a greater risk of recurrence.
As a component of the EMT signature, high Vimentin expression can serve as an indicator of a more aggressive tumor phenotype and is often associated with reduced overall survival.
- vimentin up-regulation is often used as a marker of EMT in cancer



Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
4699- PTS,    Pterostilbene inhibits triple-negative breast cancer metastasis via inducing microRNA-205 expression and negatively modulates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition
- in-vitro, BC, MDA-MB-231 - in-vitro, BC, HS587T - in-vivo, BC, MDA-MB-231
TumCMig↓, TumCI↓, E-cadherin↑, Snail↓, Slug↓, Vim↓, Zeb1↑, miR-205↑, Src↓, TumCG↓, FAK↓, EMT↓,
4693- PTS,    Pterostilbene in the treatment of inflammatory and oncological diseases
BioAv↑, *Inflam↓, *antiOx↑, AntiTum↑, BBB↑, Half-Life↝, *ROS↓, *NRF2↑, *NQO1↑, *HO-1↑, PTEN↑, miR-19b↓, TumCCA↑, ER Stress↑, PERK↑, ATF4↑, CHOP↑, Ca+2↝, EMT↓, NF-kB↓, Twist↓, Vim↓, E-cadherin↑, ChemoSen↑, toxicity∅, toxicity↝,
4698- PTS,    Pterostilbene, a bioactive component of blueberries, suppresses the generation of breast cancer stem cells within tumor microenvironment and metastasis via modulating NF ‐κ B /microRNA 448 circuit
- in-vitro, BC, MCF-7 - in-vitro, BC, MDA-MB-231
CSCs↓, NF-kB↓, Twist↓, Vim↓, E-cadherin↑, miR-448↑,
4700- PTS,    Pterostilbene, a bioactive component of blueberries, suppresses the generation of breast cancer stem cells within tumor microenvironment and metastasis via modulating NF-κB/microRNA 448 circuit
- in-vitro, BC, MDA-MB-231 - in-vitro, BC, MCF-7
CSCs↓, NF-kB↓, Twist↓, Vim↓, E-cadherin↑,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 4 of 4

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 4

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Transcription & Epigenetics

miR-205↑, 1,  

Protein Folding & ER Stress

CHOP↑, 1,   ER Stress↑, 1,   PERK↑, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

TumCCA↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

CSCs↓, 2,   EMT↓, 2,   miR-448↑, 1,   PTEN↑, 1,   Src↓, 1,   TumCG↓, 1,  

Migration

Ca+2↝, 1,   E-cadherin↑, 4,   FAK↓, 1,   miR-19b↓, 1,   Slug↓, 1,   Snail↓, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumCMig↓, 1,   Twist↓, 3,   Vim↓, 4,   Zeb1↑, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature

ATF4↑, 1,  

Barriers & Transport

BBB↑, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

NF-kB↓, 3,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

BioAv↑, 1,   ChemoSen↑, 1,   Half-Life↝, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

AntiTum↑, 1,   toxicity↝, 1,   toxicity∅, 1,  
Total Targets: 31

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

antiOx↑, 1,   HO-1↑, 1,   NQO1↑, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   ROS↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

Inflam↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 6

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: Vim, Vimentin
4 Pterostilbene
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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