Oleocanthal / COX2 Cancer Research Results

OLEC, Oleocanthal: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Oleocanthal is a phenolic compound found ONLY in extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO).
It has strong anti-inflammatory activity (similar to ibuprofen-like COX inhibition).
In multiple cell and animal studies, it:
-selectively induces lysosomal membrane permeabilization in cancer cells, leading to rapid cell death
-inhibits tumor proliferation and metastasis pathways
-reduces HER2 signaling
-slows colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer progression in models

It has indirect CSC targeting

Not available as a supplement
-it is unstable outside the oil.
-some companies sell high-oleocanthal EVOO


COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein: Click to Expand ⟱
Source: HalifaxProj(inhibit)
Type:
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, which are lipid compounds involved in various physiological processes, including inflammation, pain, and fever. COX-2 is an inducible enzyme, meaning its expression is typically low in normal tissues but can be upregulated in response to inflammatory stimuli, growth factors, and certain oncogenic signals.
-Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the rate-limiting enzyme in prostaglandin biosynthesis, plays a key role in inflammation and circulatory homeostasis.
-COX-2 is an inducible enzyme that is upregulated in response to pro-inflammatory signals, including cytokines (e.g., IL-1β, TNF-α) and growth factors.

COX-2 is often overexpressed in various tumors, including colorectal, breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
The prostaglandins produced by COX-2, particularly prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), have several effects that can facilitate cancer progression:
Cell Proliferation: PGE2 can promote the proliferation of cancer cells by activating signaling pathways such as the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways.
Nonselective NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2. Epidemiological studies have suggested that regular use of NSAIDs may reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
Drugs specifically targeting COX-2, such as celecoxib, have been developed.

COX-2 and xanthine oxidase are ROS-producing pro-oxidant enzymes that contribute to inflammation. Elevated COX‑2 levels, often found in inflammatory conditions or certain types of cancers, can contribute to increased production of ROS.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
4646- OLEC,    Oleocanthal as a Multifunctional Anti-Cancer Agent: Mechanistic Insights, Advanced Delivery Strategies, and Synergies for Precision Oncology
- Review, Var, NA
BioAv↓, *Inflam↓, *antiOx↓, cMET↓, STAT3↓, TNF-α↓, COX2↓, EMT↓, angioG↓, *GutMicro↝, eff↑,
4647- OLEC,    Oleocanthal, an Antioxidant Phenolic Compound in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Its Potential in Inflammation and Cancer
- Review, Var, NA
*Inflam↓, AntiCan↑, *COX2↓, *ROS↓, *TNF-α↓, *IL1β↓, *iNOS↓, TumCP↓, *AntiAg↑, mTOR↓, STAT3↓, ERK↓, p‑Akt↓, Bcl-2↓, ROS↑, PSA↓,

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 ⓘ

ROS↑, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

p‑Akt↓, 1,   Bcl-2↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

cMET↓, 1,   EMT↓, 1,   ERK↓, 1,   mTOR↓, 1,   STAT3↓, 2,  

Migration ⓘ

TumCP↓, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature ⓘ

angioG↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 1,   PSA↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

BioAv↓, 1,   eff↑, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

PSA↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

AntiCan↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 17

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

antiOx↓, 1,   ROS↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

iNOS↓, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

AntiAg↑, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 1,   IL1β↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 2,   TNF-α↓, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

GutMicro↝, 1,  
Total Targets: 9

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein
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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