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Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2/Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 as a Predictor of Prognosis and Radiotherapy Resistance in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Analysis

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Author(s)
Ji Min ParkShin KimSung Uk BaeSang Jun ByunIncheol SeoHye Won Lee
Keimyung Author(s)
Kim, ShinBae, Sung UkByun, Sang JunLee, Hye Won
Department
Dept. of Immunology (면역학)
Dept. of Surgery (외과학)
Dept. of Radiation Oncology (방사선종양학)
Dept. of Pathology (병리학)
Journal Title
J Korean Med Sci
Issued Date
2023
Volume
38
Issue
26
Keyword
Keap1Nrf2Radiation TherapyRectal CancerTumor Regression
Abstract
Background:
The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Nrf2/Keap1) signaling pathway is involved in the regulation of cellular responses to oxidative stress. Nrf2 acts as a cell protector from inflammation, cellular damage, and tumorigenesis, whereas Keap1 is a negative regulator of Nrf2. Dysregulation of the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway results in tumorigenesis and the active metabolism of tumor cells, leading to high resistance to radiotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive role of Nrf2 and Keap1 in the radiosensitivity and prognosis of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC).

Methods:
In total, 90 patients with LARC underwent surgery after preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Endoscopic biopsies from the tumors were obtained before radiation, and the Nrf2 and Keap1 expressions were assessed by immunohistochemistry. The response to therapy was evaluated after surgery following CRT according to the pathologic tumor regression grade. The disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival rates were also documented. The association between the Nrf2 and Keap1 immunoreactivity and the clinicopathological parameters was analyzed.

Results:
The overexpression of the nuclear Nrf2 before CRT showed a significant correlation with better DFS. The cytoplasmic Nrf2 expression was associated with more residual tumors after radiotherapy and a more unfavorable DFS, indicating lower radiosensitivity.

Conclusion:
CRT is an important issue in LARC and is a major aspect of treatment. Thus, the Nrf2/Keap1 expression may be a potential predictor of preoperative therapeutic resistance. The Nrf2-Keap1 modulators that interact with each other may also be effectively applicable to CRT effect in LARC.
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