| Literature DB >> 28542357 |
C Gonzalez-Donquiles1,2, J Alonso-Molero2, T Fernandez-Villa2, L Vilorio-Marqués2, A J Molina2, V Martín1,2.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and is influenced by the interplay of various factors, including a very strong genetic component. For instance, incorrect mitochondrial biogenesis is correlated with increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Thus, it is important to understand the consequences of changes in both the expression and the correct function of the transcription factors that regulate mitochondrial biogenesis, namely NRF2.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28542357 PMCID: PMC5436741 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177549
Source DB: PubMed Journal: PLoS One ISSN: 1932-6203 Impact factor: 3.240
Fig 1Simplified diagram of the activation of NRF2 transcription factor via ROS.
When ROS is acumulated, NRF2 is released from Keap1 and heterodimerizes with Small Mafs. In this way, it binds to AREs and the transcription of antioxidant and cytoprotective genes occurs.
Fig 2PRISMA 2009 flow diagram.
This flow chart shows the process of selecting articles included in the qualitative systematic review.
Fig 3Heterogeneity assessment.
This graph evaluates if certain features are present in the articles included in this review.
Summarized table about the included reports.
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| Kim et al., 2011 [ | Hypoxia-induced angiogenesis can be blocked by inhibiting Nrf2. Inhibition of Nrf2 reduced tumour growth and decreased angiogenesis in mice xenografts, and was associated with a lower accumulation of HIF-1 α under hypoxic conditions. Hypoxia cannot activate HIF-1α in Nrf2-inhibited colon cancer cells. PGC1-α and NRF1 levels were unaffected by inhibition of Nrf2. However, destabilization of HIF-1α is associated with a weakened mitochondrial function in colon cancer cells. |
| Bat-Chen et al., 2010 [ | Allicin induces apoptosis in colon cancer cells and stimulates Nrf2 nuclear accumulation. |
| Pandurangan et al., 2014 [ | Nrf2 is activated by luteolin |
| Kim et al., 2013 [ | Catechol residues are essential for activating Nrf2. |
| Pandurangan et al., 2015 [ | Cocoa actives Nrf2 expression. |
| Li et al., 2016 [ | Nrf2 is activated by luteolin. |
| Chiou et al., 2011 [ | PS and RS promote Nrf2 activation and reduce colon tumorigenesis. |
| Trivedi et al., 2013 [ | Lipoic acid (LA) increases Nrf2 and HO-1 expression in the colon. LA protects against DNA damage in the colon. |
| Pettersen et al.,2016[ | In SW620 cells, DHA induces an increase in ROS and causes the nuclear import of Nrf2. An increase in the level of Nrf2 was detected in the nucleus of CaCo2 and SW620 cells. |
| Myers et al., 2014[ | Nrf2 levels are lower in inflamed tissue of patients with UC and Crohn´s disease. Nrf2 protein levels were twice as high in patients with diverticulitis than in patients with UC-associated cancer. |
| Xi et al., 2013 [ | Nrf2 has an inhibitory effect on the development of the CRC. Nrf2 diminishes the development of dysplasia. Nrf2 is overexpressed in tumour tissues. |
| Park et al., 2010 [ | Rottlerin induces Nrf2 nuclear translocation. |
| Jang et al., 2016 [ | Simvastatin induces Nrf2 expression and its nuclear translocation. Simvastatin induces Nrf2-related antioxidant expression through the ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways. |
| Trivedi et al., 2016 [ | MEL increases the expression of Nrf2 and other target genes. |
| Xu et al., 2015[ | PYDDT promotes ROS production, increases Nrf2 expression and decreases the CRC risk due to a reduction in genotoxicity and an increment of apoptosis. |
| Tan et al., 2015 [ | Brewer's rice promotes Nrf2 activation. |
| Volonte et al., 2013 [ | Calveolin inhibits Nrf2 translocation to the nucleus, thereby promoting premature senescence of CRC cells. |
| Kruse et al., 2016 [ | IMC-co-cultured NCM460 or Colo320 cancer cells were less sensitive to TRAIL/etoposide-induced apoptosis due to Nrf2-induced proteasome activity. Immunostaining of IBD tissues confirmed Nrf2 activation within inflamed areas of the colonic epithelium, and greater proteasome protein expression. |
| Yang et al., 2014[ | Low concentrations of digitoflavonoids are potential Nrf2/Are activators in colon tumour, liver and kidney cells. Digitoflavonoids stimulate the expression of antioxidant defence proteins, the expression of Nrf2, and its translocation to the nucleus. After treatment with digitoflavonoids, AKT, ERK1/2 and p38 AMPK phosphorylation increases. Inhibition of AKT and ERK1/2 phosphorylation does not influence Nrf2 activation. p38 phosphorylation however is essential for Nrf2 activation. Mice treated with digitoflavonoids exhibited a decrease in the number and size of tumours and crypts as a result of Nrf2 (and its target genes) activation. |
| Pandurangan et al., 2014 [ | Nrf2 transactivation and translocation. |
| Wondrak et al., 2010 [ | Cinnamaldehyde upregulates Nrf2 and its downstream target genes. Nrf2 provides protection against oxidative stress-induced genotoxicity. |
| Li et al., 2009 [ | Exposing HTC116 cells to NO results in the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 as well as its transcriptional upregulation. |
| Jung et al., 2013 [ | Silenced Keap1 activates Nrf2 signalling in colon cancer cell lines. Silencing Keap1 can upregulate the expression of AKRs and attenuate oxidative damage caused by stress. |
| Lu et al., 2016 [ | CPUY192018 provides cytoprotection against oxidative damage caused by DSS in NCM460 cells. Pretreatment with CPUY192018 increases the survival rate by inhibiting apoptosis and by impeding the DSS-induced arrest of the S phase of the cell cycle. CPUY192018 induces an increase in Nrf2 protein levels in colonic NCM460 cells and its accumulation in the nucleus. |
| Stachel et al., 2014 [ | IER3 overexpression inhibits Nrf2 activation. The absence of IER3 causes a reduction in ROS levels as a result of an increase in Nrf2 activity. |
| Sebens et al., 2011 [ | Nrf2 is activated when cells are exposed to inflammatory macrophages. This increases proteosomal activity and the expression of proteosomal genes in a Nrf2-dependent manner. |
| Yokoo et al., 2016[ | In Nrf2-/- mice treated with KBrO3, atypical hyperplasia, adenoma and adenocarcinoma were all observed in the upper small intestine. These same mice displayed an increase in the number of aberrant crypts compared with their Nrf2+/+ counterpart. |
| Kang et al., 2014 [ | Nrf2 promotes resistance to 5-FU treatment in CRC cells. |
| Zhao et al., 2015 [ | Nrf2 expression is higher in CRC cells that are resistant to 5-FU treatment. |
| Hu et al., 2013 [ | Nrf2 is higher expressed in tumour tissue than in normal tissue. Nrf2 overexpression is related to larger tumours with advanced stage and metastasis. Directional metastases may be associated with activation of Nrf2. |
| Ji et al., 2014 [ | Nrf2 expression is higher in CRC tissue, and is positively correlated with Duke's stage and clinical prognosis. |
| Kang et al., 2016 [ | Nrf2 expression is higher in those colon cells resistant to 5-FU. Demethylation upregulates Nrf2 in 5-FU resistant SNUC5 cells. |
| Ishaq et al., 2014[ | Nrf2 is involved in the protective response of HT29 cancer cells. It induces apoptosis through activating caspase 3/7. |
| Arlt et al., 2009 [ | There is a high activity of Nrf2 in the nucleus of CRC cells. Nrf2 overexpression increases proteasomal activity. |
| Li et al., 2008 [ | Compared with WT mice, Nrf2 KO mice suffer from more severe ulcerative colitis, loss of crypts, an infiltration of inflammatory cells, and rectal bleeding. |
| Khor et al., 2006 [ | Compared with WT mice, Nrf2 KO mice had a smaller average colon length. After exposure to DSS, Nrf2 KO mice showed a loss in crypts with severe inflammation. |
| Osburn et al., 2007 [ | DSS exposure in Nrf2-deficient mice led to the formation of multiple aberrant crypts. In addition, treatment with AOM promoted colitis-associated tumorigenesis (due to inflammation of the colon). |
| Saw et al., 2011 [ | Nrf2 KO mice suffer more severe colitis than WT mice after treatment with DSS. After adding AOM, Nrf2 KO mice have a greater tendency to develop CRC and dysplasia, and display increased prolapse and rectal bleeding. Nrf2 is required for protection against inflammation-associated CRC. Nrf2 KO mice have a greater susceptibility of developing aberrant crypts associated with inflammation. |
| Cheung et al., 2014 [ | Nrf2 KO mice have an increased number and size of polyps and cell proliferation. |
| Chang et al., 2013 [ | Proteins of the Nrf2 pathway are actively expressed in CRC. |
Fig 4Standard expression of NRF2 and the relation with CRC.
Oxidizing agents, the silencing of the Keap1 or the digitoflavonoids induce the expression of NRF2, decreasing the risk of CRC.
Fig 5Overexpression of NRF2 and the relation with CRC.
Constitutive activation of NRF2 promotes a serie of events that lead to an increased risk of CRC.
Fig 6Inhibition of NRF2 and the relation with CRC.
Inhibition or permanently silencing of NRF2 induce the formation of aberrant crypts and other typical processes related to the increased risk of CRC such as rectal bleeding or ulcerative colitis.