Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) is a key regulator of the transcription factor Nrf2.
-In several tumor types, loss of Keap1 function (either due to gene mutations or low protein expression) results in unrestrained Nrf2 activity.
• Persistent Nrf2 activation is thought to:
- Provide tumor cells with enhanced protection against oxidative stress.
- Contribute to chemoresistance and radioresistance.
- Promote metabolic reprogramming that fuels tumor growth.
• Thus, in many cancers, altered Keap1 status can serve as an indicator of poor prognosis and has been investigated as a potential target for therapeutic intervention.
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