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| Methionine (MET) restriction (MR) has been shown to arrest cancer growth and sensitizes tumors to chemotherapy. -Many cancer cells rely heavily on exogenous methionine to sustain rapid growth and proliferation because they often have impaired methionine salvage pathways. -Methionine contributes to the synthesis of glutathione, a key antioxidant. (Methionine is a precursor of glutathione, a tripeptide that reduces reactive oxygen species.) -MR diets might influence the redox state of cancer cells, increasing oxidative stress and thereby leading to cell death in metabolically compromised tumor cells. -Proliferation and growth of several types of cancer cells are inhibited by MR, while normal cells are unaffected by limiting methionine as long as homocysteine is present. -Methionine restriction is effective when the non-essential amino acid, cysteine, is absent from the diet or media. methionine is the precursor for cysteine which is essential for the formation of GSH. -Malignant cells lack the enzyme required to recycle homocysteine therefore giving methionine restriction the capacity to alter cancer cells while maintaining normal, healthy cells. While vegan diets are typically low in methionine, some nuts and legumes (such as Brazil nuts and kidney beans) are rich in methionine. Foods to avoid for MR diet: Animal Proteins: -Red Meat (Beef, Pork, Lamb): -Poultry (Chicken, Turkey): -Fish and Seafood: -Eggs: Both the egg whites and yolks are protein rich. -Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, and yogurt Certain Plant Proteins: -Soy Products: -Legumes: Protein Supplements: Foods Lower in Methionine (Often Favorable on an MR Diet) Fruits & Vegetables: leafy greens, berries, apples, and citrus fruits. Grains & Cereals: rice, oats, and barley Nuts and Seeds: can vary in methionine content. Alternative Protein Sources: emphasize protein sources with a lower methionine-to-cysteine ratio.
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| cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21 (also known as p21 WAF1/Cip1) promotes cell cycle arrest in response to many stimuli. P21 is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor that plays a crucial role in regulating the cell cycle. It is encoded by the CDKN1A gene and is a key player in the cellular response to stress, including DNA damage. P21 is often considered a tumor suppressor because its expression is upregulated in response to p53 activation, a well-known tumor suppressor protein. When DNA damage occurs, p53 can activate the transcription of the CDKN1A gene, leading to increased levels of P21, which helps prevent the proliferation of damaged cells. In many cancers, the p53 pathway is disrupted, leading to decreased levels of P21. p21 is a apoptotic marker protein. Cell cycle arrest gene p21 |
| 2270- | dietMet, | Methionine-restricted diet inhibits growth of MCF10AT1-derived mammary tumors by increasing cell cycle inhibitors in athymic nude mice |
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| 2263- | dietMet, | Methionine Restriction and Cancer Biology |
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