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Targeting the cell signaling pathway Keap1-Nrf2 as a therapeutic strategy for adenocarcinomas of the lung.

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It is suggested that the rational combination of Nrf2 suppression with chemical agents which cause enhanced oxidative imbalance or abnormal metabolism would be promising in the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.
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Introduction: Kelch-like ECH associated protein 1/Nuclear factor erythroid 2-like factor 2 (Keap1-Nrf2) signaling plays a pivotal role in response to oxidative stress in lung cancer. Mutations in KEAP1/NFE2L2 genes always cause persistent Nrf2 activation in lung cancer cells that confer therapeutic resistance and aggressive tumorigenic activity, dictating either poor prognosis or short duration of response to chemotherapy in clinical observations.Areas covered: We provide a review of the mechanisms underlying the regulation of Keap1-Nrf2 at different stages, including genetic mutations, epigenetic modifications, translational/post-translational alterations, and protein–protein interactions. Based on the current knowledge, we discuss the possibilities of intervening Keap1-Nrf2 in lung adenocarcinoma as a therapeutic target.Expert opinion: It is prevalently conceived that Keap1-Nrf2 signaling plays different roles at diverse stages of cancer. Although various Nrf2 or Keap1 inhibitors have been repor...

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Intrinsic resistance to EGFR-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Differences and Similarities with Acquired Resistance

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Metformin reverses chemoresistance in non-small cell lung cancer via accelerating ubiquitination-mediated degradation of Nrf2

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Natural compounds targeting cancer stem cells: a promising resource for chemotherapy

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Targeting Nrf2-Mediated Oxidative Stress Response Signaling Pathways as New Therapeutic Strategy for Pituitary Adenomas

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the advances in oxidative stress and Nrf2-mediated oxidative stress response signaling pathways in pituitary tumorigenesis, and the potential of targeting nrf2 signaling pathways as a new therapeutic strategy for PAs.
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KEAP1/NRF2 (NFE2L2) mutations in NSCLC - Fuel for a superresistant phenotype?

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight the molecular features, the key components, and possible inhibitors of the KEAP1/NRF2 pathway, its role as prognostic and predictive biomarker, and the resulting clinical implications in NSCLC patients.
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Cancer statistics, 2018

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Comprehensive molecular profiling of lung adenocarcinoma: The cancer genome atlas research network

Eric A. Collisson, +318 more
- 01 Jan 2014 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report molecular profiling of 230 resected lung adnocarcinomas using messenger RNA, microRNA and DNA sequencing integrated with copy number, methylation and proteomic analyses.

Comprehensive molecular profiling of lung adenocarcinoma

TL;DR: High rates of somatic mutation were seen, including RIT1 activating mutations and newly described loss-of-function MGA mutations which are mutually exclusive with focal MYC amplification, and MAPK and PI(3)K pathway activity was explained by known mutations in only a fraction of cases, suggesting additional, unexplained mechanisms of pathway activation.
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Modulation of oxidative stress as an anticancer strategy.

TL;DR: The controversial role of ROS in tumour development and in responses to anticancer therapies is addressed, and the idea that targeting the antioxidant capacity of tumour cells can have a positive therapeutic impact is elaborate.
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