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| 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. |
| 6461- | 1,8-Cin, | 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol): A versatile phytochemical with therapeutic applications across multiple diseases |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 5470- | AF, | Exploring a Therapeutic Gold Mine: The Antifungal Potential of the Gold-Based Antirheumatic Drug Auranofin |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4409- | AgNPs, | Plant-based synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles using Artocarpus heterophyllus aqueous leaf extract and its anticancer activities |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | MCF7 |
| 2559- | AL, | Effect of the Garlic Pill in comparison with Plavix on Platelet Aggregation and Bleeding Time |
| - | Human, | Nor, | NA |
| 1253- | aLinA, | The Antitumor Effects of α-Linolenic Acid |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1159- | And, | Andrographolide, an Anti-Inflammatory Multitarget Drug: All Roads Lead to Cellular Metabolism |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1078- | And, | Andrographolide inhibits breast cancer through suppressing COX-2 expression and angiogenesis via inactivation of p300 signaling and VEGF pathway |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | MDA-MB-231 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | HUVECs | - | in-vivo, | BC, | MCF7 | - | in-vitro, | BC, | T47D | - | in-vitro, | BC, | BT549 | - | in-vitro, | BC, | MDA-MB-361 |
| 7907- | Api, | IVT, | Anticancer Potential of Apigenin and Isovitexin with Focus on Oncogenic Metabolism in Cancer Stem Cells |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 211- | Api, | Suppression of NF-κB and NF-κB-Regulated Gene Expression by Apigenin through IκBα and IKK Pathway in TRAMP Mice |
| - | in-vivo, | Pca, | NA |
| 2639- | Api, | Plant flavone apigenin: An emerging anticancer agent |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1149- | Api, | Apigenin inhibits colonic inflammation and tumorigenesis by suppressing STAT3-NF-κB signaling |
| - | vitro+vivo, | IBD, | NA |
| 1553- | Api, | Role of Apigenin in Cancer Prevention via the Induction of Apoptosis and Autophagy |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1547- | Api, | Apigenin: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential against Cancer Spreading |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1543- | Api, | Therapeutical properties of apigenin: a review on the experimental evidence and basic mechanisms |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3382- | ART/DHA, | Repurposing Artemisinin and its Derivatives as Anticancer Drugs: A Chance or Challenge? |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 3383- | ART/DHA, | Dihydroartemisinin: A Potential Natural Anticancer Drug |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 3391- | ART/DHA, | Antitumor Activity of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives: From a Well-Known Antimalarial Agent to a Potential Anticancer Drug |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 3396- | ART/DHA, | Progress on the study of the anticancer effects of artesunate |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 562- | ART/DHA, | Artesunate exerts an anti-immunosuppressive effect on cervical cancer by inhibiting PGE2 production and Foxp3 expression |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | HeLa |
| 1079- | ART/DHA, | Artesunate inhibits the growth and induces apoptosis of human gastric cancer cells by downregulating COX-2 |
| - | in-vitro, | GC, | BGC-823 | - | in-vitro, | GC, | HGC27 | - | in-vitro, | GC, | MGC803 |
| 5396- | Ash, | Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Withaferin A: Potential in Integrative Oncology |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 3160- | Ash, | Withaferin A: A Pleiotropic Anticancer Agent from the Indian Medicinal Plant Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1177- | Ash, | Withaferin A downregulates COX-2/NF-κB signaling and modulates MMP-2/9 in experimental endometriosis |
| - | in-vivo, | EC, | NA |
| 2292- | Ba, | BA, | Baicalin and baicalein in modulating tumor microenvironment for cancer treatment: A comprehensive review with future perspectives |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1299- | BBR, | Effects of Berberine and Its Derivatives on Cancer: A Systems Pharmacology Review |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 2699- | BBR, | Plant Isoquinoline Alkaloid Berberine Exhibits Chromatin Remodeling by Modulation of Histone Deacetylase To Induce Growth Arrest and Apoptosis in the A549 Cell Line |
| - | in-vitro, | Lung, | A549 |
| 2678- | BBR, | Berberine as a Potential Agent for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer |
| - | Review, | CRC, | NA |
| 2674- | BBR, | Berberine: A novel therapeutic strategy for cancer |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | IBD, | NA |
| 2686- | BBR, | Effects of resveratrol, curcumin, berberine and other nutraceuticals on aging, cancer development, cancer stem cells and microRNAs |
| - | Review, | Nor, | NA |
| 5180- | BBR, | Berberine Targets AP-2/hTERT, NF-κB/COX-2, HIF-1α/VEGF and Cytochrome-c/Caspase Signaling to Suppress Human Cancer Cell Growth |
| - | in-vitro, | NSCLC, | NA |
| 5176- | BBR, | Berberine regulates AMP-activated protein kinase signaling pathways and inhibits colon tumorigenesis in mice |
| - | vitro+vivo, | CRC, | HCT116 | - | in-vitro, | CRC, | SW480 | - | in-vitro, | CRC, | LoVo |
| 6513- | BCP, | β-Caryophyllene oxide potentiates TNFα-induced apoptosis and inhibits invasion through down-modulation of NF-κB-regulated gene products |
| 6499- | BCP, | JAK1/STAT3 regulatory effect of β-caryophyllene on MG-63 osteosarcoma cells via ROS-induced apoptotic mitochondrial pathway by DNA fragmentation |
| - | in-vitro, | OS, | MG63 |
| 6501- | BCP, | β-Caryophyllene promotes oxidative stress and apoptosis in KB cells through activation of mitochondrial-mediated pathway - An in-vitro and in-silico study |
| - | in-vitro, | Oral, | KB |
| 2760- | BetA, | A Review on Preparation of Betulinic Acid and Its Biological Activities |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | Stroke, | NA |
| 5686- | BJ, | BRU, | A review of Brucea javanica: metabolites, pharmacology and clinical application |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 5680- | BML, | Anticancer properties of bromelain: State-of-the-art and recent trends |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 5677- | BML, | Bromelain inhibits nuclear factor kappa-B translocation, driving human epidermoid carcinoma A431 and melanoma A375 cells through G(2)/M arrest to apoptosis |
| - | in-vitro, | Melanoma, | A431 | - | in-vitro, | Melanoma, | A375 |
| 5683- | BML, | Bromelain inhibits COX-2 expression by blocking the activation of MAPK regulated NF-kappa B against skin tumor-initiation triggering mitochondrial death pathway |
| - | in-vitro, | NA, | NA |
| 2767- | Bos, | The potential role of boswellic acids in cancer prevention and treatment |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 2768- | Bos, | Boswellic acids as promising agents for the management of brain diseases |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA |
| 2773- | Bos, | Targeted inhibition of tumor proliferation, survival, and metastasis by pentacyclic triterpenoids: Potential role in prevention and therapy of cancer |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1169- | Bos, | Boswellic Acid Inhibits Growth and Metastasis of Human Colorectal Cancer in Orthotopic Mouse Model By Downregulating Inflammatory, Proliferative, Invasive, and Angiogenic Biomarkers |
| - | in-vivo, | CRC, | NA |
| 1417- | Bos, | Potential complementary and/or synergistic effects of curcumin and boswellic acids for management of osteoarthritis |
| - | Review, | Arthritis, | NA |
| 1420- | Bos, | Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of gastric cancer cells through the phosphatase and tensin homolog /Akt/ cyclooxygenase-2 signaling pathway |
| - | vitro+vivo, | GC, | BGC-823 |
| 1416- | Bos, | Anti-cancer properties of boswellic acids: mechanism of action as anti-cancerous agent |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 5705- | Brut, | A flavonoid-rich extract from bergamot juice prevents carcinogenesis in a genetic model of colorectal cancer, the Pirc rat (F344/NTac-Apcam1137) |
| - | in-vivo, | CRC, | NA |
| 6542- | BSB, | Health Benefits, Pharmacological Effects, Molecular Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential of α-Bisabolol |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 5740- | Buty, | A Review of Nutritional Regulation of Intestinal Butyrate Synthesis: Interactions Between Dietary Polysaccharides and Proteins |
| - | Review, | RCC, | NA |
| 5739- | Buty, | Butyrate as a promising therapeutic target in cancer: From pathogenesis to clinic (Review) |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
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