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| Also known as CP32. Cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-3 (Caspase-3) is a common key protein in the apoptosis and pyroptosis pathways, and when activated, the expression level of tumor suppressor gene Gasdermin E (GSDME) determines the mechanism of tumor cell death. As a key protein of apoptosis, caspase-3 can also cleave GSDME and induce pyroptosis. Loss of caspase activity is an important cause of tumor progression. Many anticancer strategies rely on the promotion of apoptosis in cancer cells as a means to shrink tumors. Crucial for apoptotic function are executioner caspases, most notably caspase-3, that proteolyze a variety of proteins, inducing cell death. Paradoxically, overexpression of procaspase-3 (PC-3), the low-activity zymogen precursor to caspase-3, has been reported in a variety of cancer types. Until recently, this counterintuitive overexpression of a pro-apoptotic protein in cancer has been puzzling. Recent studies suggest subapoptotic caspase-3 activity may promote oncogenic transformation, a possible explanation for the enigmatic overexpression of PC-3. Herein, the overexpression of PC-3 in cancer and its mechanistic basis is reviewed; collectively, the data suggest the potential for exploitation of PC-3 overexpression with PC-3 activators as a targeted anticancer strategy. Caspase 3 is the main effector caspase and has a key role in apoptosis. In many types of cancer, including breast, lung, and colon cancer, caspase-3 expression is reduced or absent. On the other hand, some studies have shown that high levels of caspase-3 expression can be associated with a better prognosis in certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer. This suggests that caspase-3 may play a role in the elimination of cancer cells, and that therapies aimed at activating caspase-3 may be effective in treating certain types of cancer. Procaspase-3 is a apoptotic marker protein. Prognostic significance: • High Cas3 expression: Associated with good prognosis and increased sensitivity to chemotherapy in breast, gastric, lung, and pancreatic cancers. • Low Cas3 expression: Linked to poor prognosis and increased risk of recurrence in colorectal, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian, and prostate cancers. |
| 5257- | 3BP, | Tumor Energy Metabolism and Potential of 3-Bromopyruvate as an Inhibitor of Aerobic Glycolysis: Implications in Tumor Treatment |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 3448- | ALA, | Alpha lipoic acid attenuates hypoxia-induced apoptosis, inflammation and mitochondrial oxidative stress via inhibition of TRPA1 channel in human glioblastoma cell line |
| 3550- | ALA, | Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Beneficial or Harmful in Alzheimer's Disease? |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 5320- | ALC, | l-Carnitine: An adequate supplement for a multi-targeted anti-wasting therapy in cancer |
| - | in-vivo, | Var, | NA |
| 2637- | Api, | Apigenin Alleviates Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated Apoptosis in INS-1 β-Cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Diabetic, | NA |
| 173- | Api, | Apigenin-induced apoptosis is enhanced by inhibition of autophagy formation in HCT116 human colon cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Colon, | HCT116 |
| 3391- | ART/DHA, | Antitumor Activity of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives: From a Well-Known Antimalarial Agent to a Potential Anticancer Drug |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4278- | ART/DHA, | Artemisinin Ameliorates the Neurotoxic Effect of 3-Nitropropionic Acid: A Possible Involvement of the ERK/BDNF/Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 3163- | Ash, | Rad, | Withaferin A, a steroidal lactone, selectively protects normal lymphocytes against ionizing radiation induced apoptosis and genotoxicity via activation of ERK/Nrf-2/HO-1 axis |
| 3164- | Ash, | Withaferin A alleviates fulminant hepatitis by targeting macrophage and NLRP3 |
| 2618- | Ba, | Baicalein induces apoptosis by inhibiting the glutamine-mTOR metabolic pathway in lung cancer |
| - | in-vitro, | Lung, | H1299 | - | in-vivo, | Lung, | A549 |
| 2689- | BBR, | Berberine protects against glutamate-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in PC12 and N2a cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | PC12 | - | in-vitro, | AD, | NA | - | in-vitro, | Stroke, | NA |
| 2674- | BBR, | Berberine: A novel therapeutic strategy for cancer |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | IBD, | NA |
| 5483- | BM, | The Role of Bacopa monnieri in Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms and Potential Clinical Use—A Review |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 5680- | BML, | Anticancer properties of bromelain: State-of-the-art and recent trends |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 5663- | BNL, | Osthole/borneol thermosensitive gel via intranasal administration enhances intracerebral bioavailability to improve cognitive impairment in APP/PS1 transgenic mice |
| - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 3507- | Bor, | Boron inhibits apoptosis in hyperapoptosis condition: Acts by stabilizing the mitochondrial membrane and inhibiting matrix remodeling |
| 3791- | CA, | Caffeic Acid and Diseases—Mechanisms of Action |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 5766- | CAPE, | A Nano-Liposomal Formulation of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester Modulates Nrf2 and NF-κβ Signaling and Alleviates Experimentally Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Rat Model |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
| 5907- | CAR, | Anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effect of carvacrol on human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG-2 |
| - | in-vitro, | Liver, | HepG2 |
| 5901- | CAR, | Neuroprotective role of carvacrol in ischemic brain injury: a systematic review of preclinical evidence and proposed TRPM7 involvement |
| - | Review, | Stroke, | NA |
| 5943- | Cela, | Celastrol: A Spectrum of Treatment Opportunities in Chronic Diseases |
| - | Review, | Arthritis, | NA | - | Review, | IBD, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA |
| 6017- | CGA, | Therapeutic Potential of Chlorogenic Acid in Chemoresistance and Chemoprotection in Cancer Treatment |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 6010- | CGA, | The Biological Activity Mechanism of Chlorogenic Acid and Its Applications in Food Industry: A Review |
| - | Review, | Nor, | NA |
| 2807- | CHr, | Evidence-based mechanistic role of chrysin towards protection of cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in rats |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
| 3624- | Cro, | Crocus Sativus L. (Saffron) in Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: Bioactive Effects on Cognitive Impairment |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 3630- | Cro, | Crocin Improves Cognitive Behavior in Rats with Alzheimer's Disease by Regulating Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Apoptosis |
| - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 3631- | Cro, | Investigation of the neuroprotective effects of crocin via antioxidant activities in HT22 cells and in mice with Alzheimer's disease |
| - | in-vitro, | AD, | HT22 | - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 3580- | CUR, | Curcumin Acts as Post-protective Effects on Rat Hippocampal Synaptosomes in a Neuronal Model of Aluminum-Induced Toxicity |
| - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 461- | CUR, | Curcumin inhibits prostate cancer progression by regulating the miR-30a-5p/PCLAF axis |
| - | in-vitro, | Pca, | PC3 | - | in-vitro, | Pca, | DU145 |
| 452- | CUR, | Curcumin downregulates the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway and inhibits growth and progression in head and neck cancer cells |
| - | vitro+vivo, | HNSCC, | SCC9 | - | vitro+vivo, | HNSCC, | FaDu | - | vitro+vivo, | HNSCC, | HaCaT |
| 2818- | CUR, | Novel Insight to Neuroprotective Potential of Curcumin: A Mechanistic Review of Possible Involvement of Mitochondrial Biogenesis and PI3/Akt/ GSK3 or PI3/Akt/CREB/BDNF Signaling Pathways |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 3206- | EGCG, | Insights on the involvement of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate in ER stress-mediated apoptosis in age-related macular degeneration |
| - | Review, | AMD, | NA |
| 3723- | Gb, | Can We Use Ginkgo biloba Extract to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease? Lessons from Preclinical and Clinical Studies |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 4236- | H2, | Neuroprotective effects of hydrogen inhalation in an experimental rat intracerebral hemorrhage model |
| - | in-vivo, | Stroke, | NA |
| 1637- | HCA, | OLST, | Orlistat and Hydroxycitrate Ameliorate Colon Cancer in Rats: The Impact of Inflammatory Mediators |
| - | in-vivo, | Colon, | NA |
| 4238- | HNK, | Neuropharmacological potential of honokiol and its derivatives from Chinese herb Magnolia species: understandings from therapeutic viewpoint |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | NA, | Park, | NA |
| 2868- | HNK, | Honokiol: A review of its pharmacological potential and therapeutic insights |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | Sepsis, | NA |
| 2894- | HNK, | Pharmacological features, health benefits and clinical implications of honokiol |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 4212- | Hup, | Huperzine A Alleviates Oxidative Glutamate Toxicity in Hippocampal HT22 Cells via Activating BDNF/TrkB-Dependent PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | HT22 |
| 2351- | lamb, | Anti-Warburg effect via generation of ROS and inhibition of PKM2/β-catenin mediates apoptosis of lambertianic acid in prostate cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Pca, | DU145 | - | in-vitro, | Pca, | PC3 |
| 4292- | LT, | Luteolin for neurodegenerative diseases: a review |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA | - | Review, | MS, | NA | - | Review, | Stroke, | NA |
| 2907- | LT, | Protective effect of luteolin against oxidative stress‑mediated cell injury via enhancing antioxidant systems |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | NA |
| 2919- | LT, | Luteolin as a potential therapeutic candidate for lung cancer: Emerging preclinical evidence |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4231- | Lut, | Luteolin and its antidepressant properties: From mechanism of action to potential therapeutic application |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA |
| 3531- | Lyco, | Lycopene attenuates the inflammation and apoptosis in aristolochic acid nephropathy by targeting the Nrf2 antioxidant system |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
| 3263- | Lyco, | Lycopene protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | H9c2 | - | in-vitro, | Stroke, | NA |
| 1777- | MEL, | Melatonin as an antioxidant: under promises but over delivers |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 4147- | MF, | PEMFs Restore Mitochondrial and CREB/BDNF Signaling in Oxidatively Stressed PC12 Cells Targeting Neurodegeneration |
| - | in-vitro, | AD, | PC12 |
| 506- | MF, | doxoR, | Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Promotes Anti-cell Proliferative Activity in Doxorubicin-treated Mouse Osteosarcoma Cells |
| - | in-vitro, | OS, | LM8 |
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