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Research progress on the anticancer effects of vitamin K2

Fan Xv1, Jiepeng Chen2, Lili Duan2

  • 1Department of Physiology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116044, P.R. China.

Oncology Letters
|May 29, 2018
PubMed

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Vitamin K2 (VK2) shows promise as a novel cancer treatment, inhibiting cancer cell growth through cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. Combining VK2 with chemotherapy may improve outcomes and reduce side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Cancer treatment efficacy remains a challenge for many cancer types.
  • Vitamin K2 (VK2) exhibits potential anticancer properties.
  • Understanding micronutrient roles in cancer is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review studies on Vitamin K2 (VK2) in cancer treatment.
  • To investigate VK2's inhibitory effects on cancer cells.
  • To explore VK2's potential in cancer prevention and therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of VK2 administration in cancer models (cell lines, animals).
  • Evaluation of VK2's impact on cancer cell mechanisms (cell-cycle arrest, apoptosis, etc.).

Main Results:

  • Vitamin K2 (VK2) demonstrated positive inhibition of cancer cell growth.
  • VK2 influences key cancer processes: cell-cycle arrest, differentiation, apoptosis, autophagy, and invasion.
  • Evidence suggests VK2 is a viable agent for cancer prevention and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Vitamin K2 (VK2) is a promising agent for cancer therapy.
  • Combination therapy with VK2 and chemotherapy may enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity.
  • Further research into micronutrients like VK2 for cancer is warranted.
Keywords:
apoptosiscancercell differentiationcell-cycle arrestdrug therapyvitamin K2

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