Radiotherapy/Radiation / COX2 Cancer Research Results

Rad, Radiotherapy/Radiation: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Treatment of disease with radiation, especially by selective irradiation with x-rays or other ionizing radiation and by ingestion of radioisotopes.

Radiosensitizer
Atorvaqone, (mitochondria inhibitor) decrease O2 consumption making more O2 available as a radiosensitizer.


COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein: Click to Expand ⟱
Source: HalifaxProj(inhibit)
Type:
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, which are lipid compounds involved in various physiological processes, including inflammation, pain, and fever. COX-2 is an inducible enzyme, meaning its expression is typically low in normal tissues but can be upregulated in response to inflammatory stimuli, growth factors, and certain oncogenic signals.
-Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the rate-limiting enzyme in prostaglandin biosynthesis, plays a key role in inflammation and circulatory homeostasis.
-COX-2 is an inducible enzyme that is upregulated in response to pro-inflammatory signals, including cytokines (e.g., IL-1β, TNF-α) and growth factors.

COX-2 is often overexpressed in various tumors, including colorectal, breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
The prostaglandins produced by COX-2, particularly prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), have several effects that can facilitate cancer progression:
Cell Proliferation: PGE2 can promote the proliferation of cancer cells by activating signaling pathways such as the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways.
Nonselective NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2. Epidemiological studies have suggested that regular use of NSAIDs may reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
Drugs specifically targeting COX-2, such as celecoxib, have been developed.

COX-2 and xanthine oxidase are ROS-producing pro-oxidant enzymes that contribute to inflammation. Elevated COX‑2 levels, often found in inflammatory conditions or certain types of cancers, can contribute to increased production of ROS.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
2583- Api,  Rad,    The influence of apigenin on cellular responses to radiation: From protection to sensitization
- Review, Var, NA
radioP↑, RadioS↑, *COX2↓, *ROS↓, VEGF↓, MMP2↓, STAT3↓, AMPK↑, Apoptosis↑, MMP9↓, glucose↓,
1485- CUR,  Chemo,  Rad,    Curcumin, the golden spice from Indian saffron, is a chemosensitizer and radiosensitizer for tumors and chemoprotector and radioprotector for normal organs
- Review, Var, NA
ChemoSen↑, NF-kB↓, *STAT3↓, *COX2↓, *Akt↓, *NRF2↑, *HO-1↑, *GPx↑, *NADPH↑, *GSH↑, *ROS↓, *p300↓, radioP↑, chemoP↑, RadioS↑,
1620- EA,  Rad,    Radiosensitizing effect of ellagic acid on growth of Hepatocellular carcinoma cells: an in vitro study
- in-vitro, Liver, HepG2
ROS↑, P53↑, TumCCA↑, IL6↓, COX2↓, TNF-α↓, MMP↓, angioG↓, MMP9↓, BAX↑, Casp3↑, Apoptosis↑, RadioS↑, TBARS↑, GSH↓, Bax:Bcl2↑, p‑NF-kB↓, p‑STAT3↓,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 3 of 3

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 3

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

GSH↓, 1,   ROS↑, 1,   TBARS↑, 1,  

Mitochondria & Bioenergetics

MMP↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

AMPK↑, 1,   glucose↓, 1,  

Cell Death

Apoptosis↑, 2,   BAX↑, 1,   Bax:Bcl2↑, 1,   Casp3↑, 1,  

DNA Damage & Repair

P53↑, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

TumCCA↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

STAT3↓, 1,   p‑STAT3↓, 1,  

Migration

MMP2↓, 1,   MMP9↓, 2,  

Angiogenesis & Vasculature

angioG↓, 1,   VEGF↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 1,   IL6↓, 1,   NF-kB↓, 1,   p‑NF-kB↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

ChemoSen↑, 1,   RadioS↑, 3,  

Clinical Biomarkers

IL6↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

chemoP↑, 1,   radioP↑, 2,  
Total Targets: 28

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Redox & Oxidative Stress

GPx↑, 1,   GSH↑, 1,   HO-1↑, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   ROS↓, 2,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

NADPH↑, 1,  

Cell Death

Akt↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

p300↓, 1,   STAT3↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX2↓, 2,  
Total Targets: 10

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: COX2, cycloocygenase-2 (Cox-2) mRNA and Cox-2 protein
3 Radiotherapy/Radiation
1 Apigenin (mainly Parsley)
1 Curcumin
1 Chemotherapy
1 Ellagic acid
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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