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| Caspases are a cysteine protease that speed up a chemical reaction via pointing their target substrates following an aspartic acid residue.1 They are grouped into apoptotic (caspase-2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) and inflammatory (caspase-1, 4, 5, 11 and 12) mediated caspases. Caspase-1 may have both tumorigenic or antitumorigenic effects on cancer development and progression, but it depends on the type of inflammasome, methodology, and cancer. Catalase is an enzyme found in nearly all living cells exposed to oxygen. Its primary role is to protect cells from oxidative damage by catalyzing the conversion of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a potentially damaging byproduct of metabolism, into water (H₂O) and oxygen (O₂). This detoxification process is crucial because excess H₂O₂ can lead to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage proteins, lipids, and DNA. Catalase and Cancer Oxidative Stress and Cancer: Cancer cells often experience increased levels of oxidative stress due to rapid proliferation and metabolic changes. This stress can lead to DNA damage, promoting tumorigenesis. Catalase helps mitigate oxidative stress, and its expression can influence the survival and proliferation of cancer cells. Expression Levels in Different Cancers: Overexpression: In some cancers, such as breast cancer and certain types of leukemia, catalase may be overexpressed. This overexpression can help cancer cells survive in oxidative environments, potentially leading to more aggressive tumor behavior. Downregulation: Conversely, in other cancers, such as colorectal cancer, reduced catalase expression has been observed. This downregulation can lead to increased oxidative stress, contributing to tumor progression and metastasis. Prognostic Implications: Survival Rates: Studies have shown that high levels of catalase expression can be associated with poor prognosis in certain cancers, as it may enable cancer cells to resist apoptosis (programmed cell death) induced by oxidative stress. Some types of cancer cells have been reported to exhibit lower catalase activity, possibly increasing their vulnerability to oxidative damage under certain conditions. This vulnerability has even been exploited in some therapeutic strategies (for example, approaches that generate excess H₂O₂ or other ROS specifically targeting cancer cells have been researched). |
| 4558- | AgNPs, | Role of Oxidative and Nitro-Oxidative Damage in Silver Nanoparticles Cytotoxic Effect against Human Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cells |
| - | in-vitro, | PC, | PANC1 |
| 335- | AgNPs, | PDT, | Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Therapy and Enhancing Photodynamic Therapy |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1547- | Api, | Apigenin: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential against Cancer Spreading |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 2317- | Api, | Apigenin intervenes in liver fibrosis by regulating PKM2-HIF-1α mediated oxidative stress |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
| 3386- | ART/DHA, | Effects of Caffeine-Artemisinin Combination on Liver Function and Oxidative Stress in Selected Organs in 7,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene-Treated Rats |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
| 5680- | BML, | Anticancer properties of bromelain: State-of-the-art and recent trends |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 726- | Bor, | Redox Mechanisms Underlying the Cytostatic Effects of Boric Acid on Cancer Cells—An Issue Still Open |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 2652- | CAP, | Oxidative Stress Inducers in Cancer Therapy: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 2014- | CAP, | Role of Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Complexes in Capsaicin Mediated Oxidative Stress Leading to Apoptosis in Pancreatic Cancer Cells |
| - | in-vitro, | PC, | Bxpc-3 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | HPDE-6 | - | in-vivo, | PC, | AsPC-1 |
| 2796- | CHr, | Chemopreventive effect of chrysin, a dietary flavone against benzo(a)pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice |
| - | in-vivo, | Lung, | NA |
| 1570- | Cu, | Development of copper nanoparticles and their prospective uses as antioxidants, antimicrobials, anticancer agents in the pharmaceutical sector |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 2654- | CUR, | Oxidative Stress Inducers in Cancer Therapy: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1656- | FA, | Ferulic Acid: A Natural Phenol That Inhibits Neoplastic Events through Modulation of Oncogenic Signaling |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4028- | FulvicA, | Mineral pitch induces apoptosis and inhibits proliferation via modulating reactive oxygen species in hepatic cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Liver, | HUH7 |
| 1407- | GoldNP, | Z, | The antioxidant effects of silver, gold, and zinc oxide nanoparticles on male mice in in vivo condition |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 3764- | H2, | Therapeutic Effects of Hydrogen Gas Inhalation on Trimethyltin-Induced Neurotoxicity and Cognitive Impairment in the C57BL/6 Mice Model |
| - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 5115- | JG, | Natural Products to Fight Cancer: A Focus on Juglans regia |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 986- | LT, | doxoR, | Luteolin as a glycolysis inhibitor offers superior efficacy and lesser toxicity of doxorubicin in breast cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | 4T1 | - | in-vitro, | BC, | MCF-7 |
| 2919- | LT, | Luteolin as a potential therapeutic candidate for lung cancer: Emerging preclinical evidence |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 2916- | LT, | Antioxidative and Anticancer Potential of Luteolin: A Comprehensive Approach Against Wide Range of Human Malignancies |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA | - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA |
| 1204- | MET, | Metformin induces ferroptosis through the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling in lung cancer |
| - | in-vitro, | Lung, | A549 | - | in-vitro, | Lung, | H1299 |
| 4092- | MF, | Mechanisms and therapeutic effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in oncology |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 946- | Nimb, | Nimbolide retards T cell lymphoma progression by altering apoptosis, glucose metabolism, pH regulation, and ROS homeostasis |
| - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 4643- | OLE, | HT, | Use of Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol for Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Considerations about How Bioavailability and Metabolism Impact Their Adoption in Clinical Routine |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1767- | PG, | Propyl gallate induces cell death in human pulmonary fibroblast through increasing reactive oxygen species levels and depleting glutathione |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | NA |
| 1942- | PL, | Piperlongumine inhibits antioxidant enzymes, increases ROS levels, induces DNA damage and G2/M cell cycle arrest in breast cell lines |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | MCF-7 |
| 1987- | PTL, | Rad, | A NADPH oxidase dependent redox signaling pathway mediates the selective radiosensitization effect of parthenolide in prostate cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Pca, | PC3 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | PrEC |
| 3068- | RES, | Resveratrol decreases the expression of genes involved in inflammation through transcriptional regulation |
| - | in-vitro, | lymphoma, | U937 |
| 4908- | Sal, | Salinomycin triggers prostate cancer cell apoptosis by inducing oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress via suppressing Nrf2 signaling |
| - | in-vitro, | Pca, | PC3 | - | in-vitro, | Pca, | DU145 |
| 323- | Sal, | AgNPs, | Combination of salinomycin and silver nanoparticles enhances apoptosis and autophagy in human ovarian cancer cells: an effective anticancer therapy |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | MDA-MB-231 | - | in-vitro, | Ovarian, | A2780S |
| 4726- | Se, | Oxy, | Oxygen therapy accelerates apoptosis induced by selenium compounds via regulating Nrf2/MAPK signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma |
| - | in-vivo, | HCC, | NA |
| 4453- | SeNPs, | Selenium Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Biomedical Application |
| - | Review, | NA, | NA |
| 1344- | SK, | Novel multiple apoptotic mechanism of shikonin in human glioma cells |
| - | in-vitro, | GBM, | U87MG | - | in-vitro, | GBM, | Hs683 | - | in-vitro, | GBM, | M059K |
| 1345- | SK, | The Critical Role of Redox Homeostasis in Shikonin-Induced HL-60 Cell Differentiation via Unique Modulation of the Nrf2/ARE Pathway |
| - | in-vitro, | AML, | HL-60 |
| 618- | VitC, | Low levels of catalase enzyme make cancer cells vulnerable to high-dose ascorbate |
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