xanthohumol / HO-1 Cancer Research Results

Xan, xanthohumol: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
Xanthohumol is a prenylated chalcone flavonoid derived from hops (Humulus lupulus).
Commonly described actions include:
-Inflammation suppression: attenuation of NF-κB / STAT3 signaling
-Cell-cycle and survival effects: pro-apoptotic signaling, mitochondrial stress
-Angiogenesis inhibition: reduced VEGF signaling in models
-Metabolic stress modulation: interference with lipid and glucose handling
-Redox effects: antioxidant at low/physiologic exposure; pro-oxidant stress at higher concentrations

Importantly, dose, timing, and cellular context determine which mechanism dominates.

Xanthohumol is best described as chemopreventive or chemo-sensitizing, not chemoprotective:


HO-1, HMOX1: Click to Expand ⟱
Source:
Type:
(Also known as Hsp32 and HMOX1)
HO-1 is the common abbreviation for the protein (heme oxygenase‑1) produced by the HMOX1 gene.
HO-1 is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including the breakdown of heme, a toxic molecule. Research has shown that HO-1 is involved in the development and progression of cancer.
-widely regarded as having antioxidant and cytoprotective effects
-The overall activity of HO‑1 helps to reduce the pro‐oxidant load (by degrading free heme, a pro‑oxidant) and to generate molecules (like bilirubin) that can protect cells from oxidative damage

Studies have found that HO-1 is overexpressed in various types of cancer, including lung, breast, colon, and prostate cancer. The overexpression of HO-1 in cancer cells can contribute to their survival and proliferation by:
  Reducing oxidative stress and inflammation
  Promoting angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels)
  Inhibiting apoptosis (programmed cell death)
  Enhancing cell migration and invasion
When HO-1 is at a normal level, it mainly exerts an antioxidant effect, and when it is excessively elevated, it causes an accumulation of iron ions.

A proper cellular level of HMOX1 plays an antioxidative function to protect cells from ROS toxicity. However, its overexpression has pro-oxidant effects to induce ferroptosis of cells, which is dependent on intracellular iron accumulation and increased ROS content upon excessive activation of HMOX1.

-Curcumin   Activates the Nrf2 pathway leading to HO‑1 induction; known for its anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
-Resveratrol  Induces HO‑1 via activation of SIRT1/Nrf2 signaling; exhibits antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.
-Quercetin   Activates Nrf2 and related antioxidant pathways; contributes to anti‑oxidative and anti‑inflammatory responses.
-EGCG     Promotes HO‑1 expression through activation of the Nrf2/ARE pathway; also exhibits anti‑inflammatory and anticancer properties.
-Sulforaphane One of the most potent natural HO‑1 inducers; triggers Nrf2 nuclear translocation and upregulates a battery of phase II detoxifying enzymes.
-Luteolin    Induces HO‑1 via Nrf2 activation; may also exert anti‑inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in various cell models.
-Apigenin   Has been reported to induce HO‑1 expression partly via the MAPK and Nrf2 pathways; also known for anti‑inflammatory and anticancer activities.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
6515- BCP,  Xan,    Advancing Brain Health Naturally: β-Caryophyllene and Xanthohumol as Neuroprotective Agents
- Review, AD, NA
*neuroP↑, *BioAv↝, *CB2 / CNR2↑, *Inflam↓, *iNOS↓, *IL1β↓, *IL6↓, *TNF-α↓, *NF-kB↓, *COX1↓, *COX2↓, *PPARα↑, *PPARγ↑, *ROS↓, *tau↓, *NRF2↑, *HO-1↑, *AChE↓, *BChE↓, *BioAv↓,

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:


Total Targets: 0

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


NA, unassigned

CB2 / CNR2↑, 1,  

Redox & Oxidative Stress

HO-1↑, 1,   NRF2↑, 1,   ROS↓, 1,  

Core Metabolism/Glycolysis

PPARα↑, 1,   PPARγ↑, 1,  

Cell Death

iNOS↓, 1,  

Immune & Inflammatory Signaling

COX1↓, 1,   COX2↓, 1,   IL1β↓, 1,   IL6↓, 1,   Inflam↓, 1,   NF-kB↓, 1,   TNF-α↓, 1,  

Synaptic & Neurotransmission

AChE↓, 1,   BChE↓, 1,   tau↓, 1,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance

BioAv↓, 1,   BioAv↝, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers

IL6↓, 1,  

Functional Outcomes

neuroP↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 21

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: HO-1, HMOX1
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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