Nrf2 is overexpressed in pancreatic cancer: implications for cell proliferation and therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nrf2 is a key transcriptional regulator of a battery of genes that facilitate phase II/III drug metabolism and defence against oxidative stress. Nrf2 is largely regulated by Keap1, which directs Nrf2 for proteasomal degradation. The...

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Main Authors: Neoptolemos John P, Owen Andrew, Williams Samantha, Copple Ian M, Lloyd Bryony, Campbell Fiona, Costello Eithne, Kitteringham Neil R, Nedjadi Taoufik, Lister Adam, Goldring Chris E, Park B Kevin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/10/1/37