Chk2 Cancer Research Results

Chk2, Checkpoint Kinase 2: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type: protein
Chk2: a protein that plays a crucial role in the regulation of the cell cycle and the response to DNA damage. It is a tumor suppressor gene that helps to prevent cancer by ensuring that cells with damaged DNA do not divide and proliferate.
Chk2 is activated in response to DNA damage, such as that caused by ionizing radiation or certain chemicals. Once activated, Chk2 phosphorylates and activates other proteins that help to repair DNA damage or induce cell death (apoptosis) if the damage is too severe.
Decreased expression or loss of function of CHK2 is often associated with more aggressive tumor behavior, increased invasiveness, and poorer prognosis across various cancer types. CHK2 plays a crucial role in maintaining genomic stability, and its dysfunction can lead to increased susceptibility to DNA damage and tumorigenesis.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
573- ART/DHA,    Artesunate suppresses tumor growth and induces apoptosis through the modulation of multiple oncogenic cascades in a chronic myeloid leukemia xenograft mouse model
- vitro+vivo, NA, NA
p‑p38↓, p‑ERK↓, p‑CREB↓, p‑Chk2↓, p‑STAT5↓, p‑RSK↓, SOCS1↑, Apoptosis↑, Casp3↑,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 1 of 1

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 1

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

p‑CREB↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Apoptosis↑, 1,   Casp3↑, 1,   p‑Chk2↓, 1,   p‑p38↓, 1,   p‑RSK↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

p‑ERK↓, 1,   p‑STAT5↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling ⓘ

SOCS1↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 9

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: Chk2, Checkpoint Kinase 2
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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