The Multi-Faceted Consequences of NRF2 Activation throughout Carcinogenesis.
Mol Cells
; 46(3): 176-186, 2023 Mar 31.
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ABSTRACT
The oxidative balance of a cell is maintained by the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) pathway. This cytoprotective pathway detoxifies reactive oxygen species and xenobiotics. The role of the KEAP1/NRF2 pathway as pro-tumorigenic or anti-tumorigenic throughout stages of carcinogenesis (including initiation, promotion, progression, and metastasis) is complex. This mini review focuses on key studies describing how the KEAP1/NRF2 pathway affects cancer at different phases. The data compiled suggest that the roles of KEAP1/NRF2 in cancer are highly dependent on context; specifically, the model used (carcinogen-induced vs genetic), the tumor type, and the stage of cancer. Moreover, emerging data suggests that KEAP1/NRF2 is also important for regulating the tumor microenvironment and how its effects are amplified either by epigenetics or in response to co-occurring mutations. Further elucidation of the complexity of this pathway is needed in order to develop novel pharmacological tools and drugs to improve patient outcomes.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Factor 2 Relacionado con NF-E2
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mol Cells
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos