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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. |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 562- | ART/DHA, | Artesunate exerts an anti-immunosuppressive effect on cervical cancer by inhibiting PGE2 production and Foxp3 expression |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | HeLa |
| 5412- | ASA, | Clinical Pharmacology of Aspirin |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3685- | Ash, | Withania somnifera as a Potential Anxiolytic and Anti-inflammatory Candidate Against Systemic Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 1299- | BBR, | Effects of Berberine and Its Derivatives on Cancer: A Systems Pharmacology Review |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 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 |
| 3520- | Bor, | Effect of boron element on photoaging in rats |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 1416- | Bos, | Anti-cancer properties of boswellic acids: mechanism of action as anti-cancerous agent |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1083- | CGA, | COX2_Interaction">In Silico Insight the Prediction of Chlorogenic Acid in Coffee through Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) Interaction |
| - | Analysis, | NA, | NA |
| 1792- | CUR, | LEC, | Chondroprotective effect of curcumin and lecithin complex in human chondrocytes stimulated by IL-1β via an anti-inflammatory mechanism |
| - | in-vitro, | Arthritis, | RAW264.7 | - | NA, | NA, | HCC-38 |
| 692- | EGCG, | EGCG: The antioxidant powerhouse in lung cancer management and chemotherapy enhancement |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 683- | EGCG, | Targeting the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase for Cancer Prevention and Therapy |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3201- | EGCG, | Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG): Pharmacological Properties, Biological Activities and Therapeutic Potential |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1503- | EGCG, | Epigenetic targets of bioactive dietary components for cancer prevention and therapy |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 4030- | FulvicA, | Therapeutic Potential of Fulvic Acid in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 805- | GAR, | Cisplatin, | PacT, | Garcinol Exhibits Anti-Neoplastic Effects by Targeting Diverse Oncogenic Factors in Tumor Cells |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1141- | Myr, | Myricetin: targeting signaling networks in cancer and its implication in chemotherapy |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1807- | NarG, | A Systematic Review of the Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Naringin Against Human Malignancies |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3250- | PBG, | Allergic Inflammation: Effect of Propolis and Its Flavonoids |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| - | in-vitro, | NA, | NA |
| 39- | QC, | A Comprehensive Analysis and Anti-Cancer Activities of Quercetin in ROS-Mediated Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells |
| - | Analysis, | NA, | NA |
| 2687- | RES, | Effects of resveratrol, curcumin, berberine and other nutraceuticals on aging, cancer development, cancer stem cells and microRNAs |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 2564- | RES, | Effect of resveratrol on platelet aggregation by fibrinogen protection |
| - | in-vitro, | NA, | NA |
| 3007- | RosA, | Hepatoprotective effects of rosmarinic acid: Insight into its mechanisms of action |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 4190- | Sesame, | Sesame Seeds: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3331- | SIL, | The clinical anti-inflammatory effects and underlying mechanisms of silymarin |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3295- | SIL, | Hepatoprotective effect of silymarin |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3282- | SIL, | Role of Silymarin in Cancer Treatment: Facts, Hypotheses, and Questions |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 2128- | TQ, | Thymoquinone inhibits phorbol ester-induced activation of NF-κB and expression of COX-2, and induces expression of cytoprotective enzymes in mouse skin in vivo |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 2100- | TQ, | Dual properties of Nigella Sative: Anti-oxidant and Pro-oxidant |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3405- | TQ, | doxoR, | Protective effect of thymoquinone against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and the underlying mechanism |
| - | vitro+vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 3407- | TQ, | Thymoquinone and its pharmacological perspective: A review |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 3429- | TQ, | Thymoquinone exerts potent growth-suppressive activity on leukemia through DNA hypermethylation reversal in leukemia cells |
| - | in-vitro, | AML, | NA | - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
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