Pterostilbene / GPx 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


GPx, Glutathione peroxidases: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
Glutathione peroxidases (GPXs) are crucial antioxidant enzymes, counteracting reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) refers to a family of antioxidant enzymes that play a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress by catalyzing the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic peroxides. There are several isoforms of GPx, including GPx1, GPx2, GPx3, and GPx4, each with distinct tissue distributions and functions.
GPX overexpression promotes proliferation and invasion in cancer cells. Glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPX1), the most abundant isoform, contributes to invasion, migration, cisplatin resistance, and proliferation in various cancers.

GPx expression is often elevated in various cancers and is generally associated with poorer prognosis due to its role in protecting cancer cells from oxidative stress and contributing to treatment resistance.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
3929- PTS,    New Insights into Dietary Pterostilbene: Sources, Metabolism, and Health Promotion Effects
- Review, Var, NA - Review, Arthritis, NA
*NRF2↑, *BioAv↑, *ROS↓, *Inflam↓, *HO-1↑, *SOD↑, *Catalase↑, *GPx↑, *lipid-P↓, *hepatoP↑, *neuroP↑, *iNOS↓, *COX2↓, TumMeta↓, SOD2↓, ROS↑, TumCI↓, TumCG↓, HDAC1↓, PTEN↑, BP↓, *GutMicro↑,
3930- PTS,    A Review of Pterostilbene Antioxidant Activity and Disease Modification
- Review, Var, NA - Review, adrenal, NA - Review, Stroke, NA
*BioAv↑, *antiOx↑, *neuroP↑, *Inflam↓, *ROS↓, *H2O2↓, *GSH↑, *GPx↑, *GSR↑, *SOD↑, TumCG↓, PTEN↑, HGF/c-Met↓, PI3K↓, Akt↓, NF-kB↓, TumMeta↓, MMP2↓, MMP9↓, Ki-67↓, Casp3↑, MMP↓, H2O2↑, ROS↑, ChemoSen↑, *cardioP↑, *CDK2↓, *CDK4↓, *cycE/CCNE↓, *cycD1/CCND1↓, *RB1↓, *PCNA↓, *CREB↑, *GABA↑, *memory↑, *IGF-1↑, *ERK↑, TIMP1↑, BAX↑, Cyt‑c↑, Diablo↑, SOD2↑,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 2 of 2

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

H2O2↑, 1,   ROS↑, 2,   SOD2↓, 1,   SOD2↑, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics

MMP↓, 1,  

Cell Death

Akt↓, 1,   BAX↑, 1,   Casp3↑, 1,   Cyt‑c↑, 1,   Diablo↑, 1,   HGF/c-Met↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

HDAC1↓, 1,   PI3K↓, 1,   PTEN↑, 2,   TumCG↓, 2,  

Migration

Ki-67↓, 1,   MMP2↓, 1,   MMP9↓, 1,   TIMP1↑, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumMeta↓, 2,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

NF-kB↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

ChemoSen↑, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers

BP↓, 1,   Ki-67↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 25

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

antiOx↑, 1,   Catalase↑, 1,   GPx↑, 2,   GSH↑, 1,   GSR↑, 1,   H2O2↓, 1,   HO-1↑, 1,   lipid-P↓, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   ROS↓, 2,   SOD↑, 2,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

CREB↑, 1,  

Cell Death

iNOS↓, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair

PCNA↓, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

CDK2↓, 1,   CDK4↓, 1,   cycD1/CCND1↓, 1,   cycE/CCNE↓, 1,   RB1↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

ERK↑, 1,   IGF-1↑, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 2,  

Synaptic & Neurotransmission

GABA↑, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

BioAv↑, 2,  

Clinical Biomarkers

GutMicro↑, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

cardioP↑, 1,   hepatoP↑, 1,   memory↑, 1,   neuroP↑, 2,  
Total Targets: 30

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: GPx, Glutathione peroxidases
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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