COX2 Cancer Research Results

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.
Melanoma, Melanoma Skin Cancer: Click to Expand ⟱
Melanoma is a rare form of skin cancer. It is more likely to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body than other types of skin cancer.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
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
TumCP↓, Inflam↓, Akt↓, NF-kB↓, COX2↓, GSH↓, ROS↑, MMP↓, TumCCA↑, Apoptosis↑, ChemoSen↑,
1809- CUR,  Oxy,    Long-term stabilisation of myeloma with curcumin
- Case Report, Melanoma, NA
*OS↑, QoL↑, Dose↑, Dose↑, IL6↓, STAT3↓, NF-kB↓, COX2↓,
1240- GSE,  PACs,    Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins Inhibit Melanoma Cell Invasiveness by Reduction of PGE2 Synthesis and Reversal of Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition
- in-vitro, Melanoma, A375 - in-vitro, Melanoma, Hs294T
TumCMig↓, TumCI↓, COX2↓, PGE2↓, NF-kB↓, EMT↓, E-cadherin↑, Vim↓, Fibronectin↓, N-cadherin↓,
538- MF,    The extremely low frequency electromagnetic stimulation selective for cancer cells elicits growth arrest through a metabolic shift
- in-vitro, BC, MDA-MB-231 - in-vitro, Melanoma, MSTO-211H
TumCG↓, Ca+2↑, COX2↓, ATP↑, MMP↑, ROS↑, OXPHOS↑, mitResp↑,
2191- SK,    Shikonin Suppresses Skin Carcinogenesis via Inhibiting Cell Proliferation
- in-vitro, Melanoma, NA
PKM2↓, ATF4↓, CDK4↓, COX2↓, MAPK↓,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 5 of 5

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 5

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

GSH↓, 1,   OXPHOS↑, 1,   ROS↑, 2,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics ⓘ

ATP↑, 1,   mitResp↑, 1,   MMP↓, 1,   MMP↑, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

PKM2↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Akt↓, 1,   Apoptosis↑, 1,   MAPK↓, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence ⓘ

CDK4↓, 1,   TumCCA↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

EMT↓, 1,   STAT3↓, 1,   TumCG↓, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

Ca+2↑, 1,   E-cadherin↑, 1,   Fibronectin↓, 1,   N-cadherin↓, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumCMig↓, 1,   TumCP↓, 1,   Vim↓, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature ⓘ

ATF4↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

COX2↓, 5,   IL6↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 1,   NF-kB↓, 3,   PGE2↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

ChemoSen↑, 1,   Dose↑, 2,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

IL6↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

QoL↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 34

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Functional Outcomes ⓘ

OS↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 1

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein
1 Bromelain
1 Curcumin
1 Oxygen, Hyperbaric
1 Grapeseed extract
1 Proanthocyanidins
1 Magnetic Fields
1 Shikonin
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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