| Literature DB >> 33596893 |
Danjie Li1, Xiaoling Hong1, Feijie Zhao1, Xinxin Ci2, Songling Zhang3.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acquired resistance to therapeutic drugs has become an important issue in treating ovarian cancer. Studies have shown that the prevalent chemotherapy resistance (cisplatin, paclitaxel etc.) for ovarian cancer occurs partly because of decreased production of reactive oxygen species within the mitochondria of ovarian cancer cells. MAIN BODY: Nuclear erythroid-related factor-2 (Nrf2) mainly controls the regulation of transcription of genes through the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway and protects cells by fighting oxidative stress and defending against harmful substances. This protective effect is reflected in the promotion of tumor cell growth and their resistance to chemotherapy drugs. Therefore, inhibition of the Nrf2 pathway may reverse drug resistance. In this review, we describe the functions of Nrf2 in drug resistance based on Nrf2-associated signaling pathways determined in previous studies.Entities:
Keywords: Drug resistance; Nrf2; Ovarian cancer; Reactive oxidative stress
Year: 2021 PMID: 33596893 PMCID: PMC7890806 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-01822-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Cell Int ISSN: 1475-2867 Impact factor: 5.722