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| Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are a group of proteins involved in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus, playing a crucial role in various cellular processes, including growth, differentiation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). MAPK Pathways: The MAPK family includes several pathways, the most notable being: 1.ERK (Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase): Often associated with cell proliferation and survival. 2.JNK (c-Jun N-terminal Kinase): Typically involved in stress responses and apoptosis. 3.p38 MAPK: Associated with inflammatory responses and apoptosis. Inhibitors: Targeting the MAPK pathway has become a strategy in cancer therapy. For example, BRAF inhibitors (like vemurafenib) are used in treating melanoma with BRAF mutations. Altered Expression Levels: Overexpression: Many cancers exhibit overexpression of MAPK pathway components, such as RAS, BRAF, and MEK. This overexpression can lead to increased signaling activity, promoting cell proliferation and survival. Downregulation: In some cases, negative regulators of the MAPK pathway (e.g., MAPK phosphatases) may be downregulated, leading to enhanced MAPK signaling. The expression levels of MAPK pathway components can serve as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response. For example, high levels of phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) may indicate active MAPK signaling and poor prognosis in certain cancers. Numerous reports indicate that the MAPK pathway plays a major role in tumor progression and invasion, while inhibition of MAPK signaling reduces invasion. |
| 3559- | TQ, | Molecular signaling pathway targeted therapeutic potential of thymoquinone in Alzheimer’s disease |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 5022- | UA, | Ursolic Acid’s Alluring Journey: One Triterpenoid vs. Cancer Hallmarks |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 4869- | Uro, | Urolithin A in Central Nervous System Disorders: Therapeutic Applications and Challenges |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Park, | NA | - | Review, | Stroke, | NA |
| 4870- | Uro, | Urolithin A attenuates memory impairment and neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 mice |
| - | in-vivo, | AD, | NA |
| 4855- | Uro, | Urolithins impair cell proliferation, arrest the cell cycle and induce apoptosis in UMUC3 bladder cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Bladder, | UMUC3 |
| 3116- | VitC, | Vitamin C Inhibits NF-kB Activation by TNF Via the Activation of p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase |
| - | in-vitro, | Nor, | ECV304 | - | in-vitro, | Nor, | HUVECs |
| 3135- | VitC, | The interplay between vitamin C and thyroid |
| - | Review, | Thyroid, | NA |
| 2281- | VitK2, | The biological responses of vitamin K2: A comprehensive review |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 1840- | VitK2, | The mechanisms of vitamin K2-induced apoptosis of myeloma cells |
| - | in-vitro, | Melanoma, | NA |
| 1817- | VitK2, | Research progress on the anticancer effects of vitamin K2 |
| - | Review, | Var, | NA |
| 7887- | VT, | IVT, | Dietary Flavonoids Vitexin and Isovitexin: New Insights into Their Functional Roles in Human Health and Disease Prevention |
| - | Review, | AD, | NA | - | Review, | Var, | NA |
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