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| Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) Menaquinone-4 (MK-4), a subtype of vitamin K2 Helps blood clot, calcium metabolise and heart health. Bone health: Vitamin K2 helps to regulate calcium levels in the body, which can help to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and fractures. Vitamin K2 has been studied for its potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. Some of the key findings include: -Shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, including those found in leukemia, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. -Shown to induce apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells, which can help to prevent the spread of cancer. -Shown to have anti-angiogenic effects, which means it can help to prevent the formation of new blood vessels that feed cancer cells. -Synergistic effects with other nutrients, such as vitamin D and calcium, to enhance its anti-cancer effects. UBIAD1 is the enzyme that makes MK-4 inside tissues Vitamin K2 exists in several forms known as menaquinones, with MK-4 and MK-7 being the most studied. MK-4 is often used in Japan for therapeutic purposes, whereas MK-7 (derived from bacterial fermentation) is widely available as a supplement in Western countries. For bone and cardiovascular health—and by extension, exploring potential anticancer benefits—doses for MK-7 commonly range from 90 to 200 micrograms per day. |
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| Cytochrome c ** The term "release of cytochrome c" ** an increase in level for the cytosol. Small hemeprotein found loosely associated with the inner membrane of the mitochondrion where it plays a critical role in cellular respiration. Cytochrome c is highly water-soluble, unlike other cytochromes. It is capable of undergoing oxidation and reduction as its iron atom converts between the ferrous and ferric forms, but does not bind oxygen. It also plays a major role in cell apoptosis. The term "release of cytochrome c" refers to a critical step in the process of programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. In its new location—the cytosol—cytochrome c participates in the apoptotic signaling pathway by helping to form the apoptosome, which activates caspases that execute cell death. Cytochrome c is a small protein normally located in the mitochondrial intermembrane space. Its primary role in healthy cells is to participate in the electron transport chain, a process that helps produce energy (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation. Mitochondrial outer membrane permeability leads to the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria into the cytosol. The release of cytochrome c is a pivotal event in apoptosis where cytochrome c moves from the mitochondria to the cytosol, initiating a chain reaction that leads to programmed cell death. On the one hand, cytochrome c can promote cancer cell survival and proliferation by regulating the activity of various signaling pathways, such as the PI3K/AKT pathway. This can lead to increased cell growth and resistance to apoptosis, which are hallmarks of cancer. On the other hand, cytochrome c can also induce apoptosis in cancer cells by interacting with other proteins, such as Apaf-1 and caspase-9. This can lead to the activation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, which can result in the death of cancer cells. Overexpressed in Breast, Lung, Colon, and Prostrate. Underexpressed in Ovarian, and Pancreatic. |
| 2279- | VitK2, | Vitamin K2 Induces Mitochondria-Related Apoptosis in Human Bladder Cancer Cells via ROS and JNK/p38 MAPK Signal Pathways |
| - | in-vitro, | Bladder, | T24/HTB-9 | - | in-vitro, | Bladder, | J82 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | HEK293 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | L02 | - | in-vivo, | NA, | NA |
| 2285- | VitK2, | New insights into vitamin K biology with relevance to cancer |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1816- | VitK2, | Role of Vitamin K in Selected Malignant Neoplasms in Women |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1818- | VitK2, | New insights on vitamin K biology with relevance to cancer |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1824- | VitK2, | Vitamin K and its analogs: Potential avenues for prostate cancer management |
| - | Review, | Pca, | NA |
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