Vitamin K2 / HK2 Cancer Research Results

VitK2, Vitamin K2: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
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.
HK2, Hexokinase 2: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type: enzyme
HK2 (Hexokinase 2) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in glycolysis, the process by which cells convert glucose into energy. HK2 is a key regulatory enzyme in the glycolytic pathway, and it is primarily expressed in various tissues, including muscle, brain, and cancer cells.
HK2 has been shown to be overexpressed in many types of tumors, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. This overexpression may contribute to the development and progression of cancer by promoting glycolysis and energy production in cancer cells.
HK2 is a key regulatory enzyme in the glycolytic pathway.
HK2 plays a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism in diabetes.
HK2 is involved in the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy.

HK2 Inhibitors:
-2DG
-Curcumin
-Resveratrol
-EGCG
-Berberine
-Methyl Jasmonate (MJ)
-Honokiol
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
1214- VitK2,    Vitamin K2 promotes PI3K/AKT/HIF-1α-mediated glycolysis that leads to AMPK-dependent autophagic cell death in bladder cancer cells
- in-vitro, Bladder, T24/HTB-9 - in-vitro, Bladder, J82
Glycolysis↑, GlucoseCon↑, lactateProd↑, TCA↓, PI3K↑, Akt↑, AMPK↑, mTORC1↓, TumAuto↑, GLUT1↑, HK2↑, LDHA↑, ACC↓, PDH↓, eff↓, cMyc↓, Hif1a↑, p‑Akt↑, eff↓, eff↓, eff↓, eff↓, ROS↑,

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:


Redox & Oxidative Stress ⓘ

ROS↑, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis ⓘ

ACC↓, 1,   AMPK↑, 1,   cMyc↓, 1,   GlucoseCon↑, 1,   Glycolysis↑, 1,   HK2↑, 1,   lactateProd↑, 1,   LDHA↑, 1,   PDH↓, 1,   TCA↓, 1,  

Cell Death ⓘ

Akt↑, 1,   p‑Akt↑, 1,  

Autophagy & Lysosomes ⓘ

TumAuto↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

mTORC1↓, 1,   PI3K↑, 1,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature ⓘ

Hif1a↑, 1,  

Barriers & Transport ⓘ

GLUT1↑, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

eff↓, 5,  
Total Targets: 19

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: HK2, Hexokinase 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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