New Emerging Therapeutic Strategies Based on Manipulation of the Redox Regulation Against Therapy Resistance in Cancer.

Antioxidants & redox signaling
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Abstract

Resistance to standard therapeutic methods, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, remains a critical challenge in effective cancer treatment. Redox homeostasis modification has emerged as a promising approach to address medication resistance. This review aims to explore the mechanisms of redox alterations and signaling pathways contributing to treatment resistance in cancer. In this study, a comprehensive review of the molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance governed by redox signaling was conducted. Emphasis was placed on understanding how tumor cells manage increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels through upregulated antioxidant systems, enabling resistance across multiple therapeutic pathways. Key mechanisms identified include alterations in drug efflux, target modifications, metabolic changes, enhanced DNA damage repair, stemness preservation, and tumor microenvironment remodeling. These pathways collectively facilitate tumor cells' adaptive response and resistance to various cancer treatments. Developing a detailed understanding of the interrelationships between these redox-regulated mechanisms and therapeutic resistance holds potential to improve treatment effectiveness, offering valuable insights for both fundamental and clinical cancer research. 00, 000-000.

Year of Publication
2024
Journal
Antioxidants & redox signaling
Date Published
11/2024
ISSN
1557-7716
DOI
10.1089/ars.2023.0491
PubMed ID
39506926
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