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Phenolic compounds as Nrf2 inhibitors: potential applications in cancer therapy

  • Javad Sharifi-Rad
  • , Veronique Seidel
  • , Michalak Izabela
  • , Margalida Monserrat-Mequida
  • , Antoni Sureda
  • , Valeska Ormazabal
  • , Felipe A. Zuniga
  • , Shivaprasad Shetty Mangalpady
  • , Raffaele Pezzani
  • , Alibek Ydyrys
  • , Gulmira Tussupbekova
  • , Miquel Martorell
  • , Daniela Calina
  • , William C. Cho
  • Universidad del Azuay
  • University of Strathclyde
  • Wrocław University of Science and Technology
  • University of the Balearic Islands
  • Fundació Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Illes Balears
  • Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
  • Universidad de Concepción
  • NMAM Institute of Technology
  • University of Padua
  • Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Oncologica di Base
  • Al Farabi Kazakh National University
  • George Washington University
  • Craiova University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hong Kong

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Abstract

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and involves an oxidative stress mechanism. The transcription factor Nrf2 has a crucial role in cytoprotective response against oxidative stress, including cancer growth and progression and therapy resistance. For this reason, inhibitors of Nrf2 are new targets to be studied. Traditional plant-based remedies rich in phytochemicals have been used against human cancers and phenolic compounds are known for their chemopreventive properties. This comprehensive review offers an updated review of the role of phenolic compounds as anticancer agents due to their action on Nrf2 inhibition. In addition, the role of naturally-occurring bioactive anticancer agents are covered in the clinical applications of polyphenols as Nrf2 inhibitors. [MediaObject not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish
Article number89
JournalCell Communication and Signaling
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2023
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Apoptosis
  • Cancer
  • Cytotoxicity
  • Nrf2
  • Oxidative stress
  • Phenolic compounds

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