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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2022

TXN inhibitor impedes radioresistance of colorectal cancer cells with decreased ALDH1L2 expression via TXN/NF-κB signaling pathway.

Lu Yu, Qiqing Guo, Ziqian Luo, Yongjia Wang, Jiawen Weng, Yuchuan Chen, Weijie Liang, Yiyi Li, Yuqin Zhang, Keli Chen and 3 more

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Article in British journal of cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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26 citing papers in PubMed, 38 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lu Yu *Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4073-3842
Qiqing Guo *Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Ziqian Luo *Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yongjia Wang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Jiawen WengDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yuchuan ChenDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Weijie LiangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yiyi LiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yuqin ZhangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Keli ChenHuiqiao Medical Care, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Zhenhui ChenDepartment of Microbiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. chenzhenhui@smu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7680-533X
Yi DingDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. dingyi197980@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5035-9255
Yaowei ZhangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. weiyaozhang2@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7756-6756
Nanfang Hospital · CNSouthern Medical University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is prevalent worldwide and is often challenged by treatment failure and recurrence due to resistance to radiotherapy. Here, we aimed to identify the elusive underlying molecular mechanisms of radioresistance in CRC.

methodsWeighted gene co-expression network analysis was used to identify potential radiation-related genes. Colony formation and comet assays and multi-target single-hit survival and xenograft animal models were used to validate the results obtained from the bioinformatic analysis. Immunohistochemistry was performed to examine the clinical characteristics of ALDH1L2. Co-immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry were used to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying radioresistance.

resultsBioinformatic analysis, in vitro, and in vivo experiments revealed that ALDH1L2 is a radiation-related gene, and a decrease in its expression induces radioresistance in CRC cells by inhibiting ROS-mediated apoptosis. Patients with low ALDH1L2 expression exhibit resistance to radiotherapy. Mechanistically, ALDH1L2 interacts with thioredoxin (TXN) and regulates the downstream NF-κB signaling pathway. PX-12, the TXN inhibitor, overcomes radioresistance due to decreased ALDH1L2.

conclusionsOur results provide valuable insights into the potential role of ALDH1L2 in CRC radiotherapy. We propose that the simultaneous application of TXN inhibitors and radiotherapy would significantly ameliorate the clinical outcomes of patients with CRC having low ALDH1L2.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsNF-kappa BAnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansRadiation ToleranceSignal TransductionThioredoxinsNF-kappa BThioredoxins

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PMID35597868
PMCPMC9381770
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