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- Title
Mitochondrial Peroxiredoxin III is a Potential Target for Cancer Therapy.
- Authors
In-Sung Song; Hyoung-Kyu Kim; Seung-Hun Jeong; Sung-Ryul Lee; Nari Kim; Byoung Doo Rhee; Kyung Soo Ko; Jin Han
- Abstract
Mitochondria are involved either directly or indirectly in oncogenesis and the alteration of metabolism in cancer cells. Cancer cells contain large numbers of abnormal mitochondria and produce large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance between the production of ROS and the antioxidant capacity of the cell. Several cancer therapies, such as chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation, disrupt mitochondrial homeostasis and release cytochrome c, leading to apoptosome formation, which activates the intrinsic pathway. This is modulated by the extent of mitochondrial oxidative stress. The peroxiredoxin (Prx) system is a cellular defense system against oxidative stress, and mitochondria in cancer cells are known to contain high levels of Prx III. Here, we review accumulating evidence suggesting that mitochondrial oxidative stress is involved in cancer, and discuss the role of the mitochondrial Prx III antioxidant system as a potential target for cancer therapy. We hope that this review will provide the basis for new strategic approaches in the development of effective cancer treatments.
- Subjects
MITOCHONDRIA; CARCINOGENESIS; CANCER cells; ACTIVE oxygen in the body; OXIDATIVE stress; CANCER treatment; ANTIOXIDANTS
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2011, Vol 12, Issue 10, p7163
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms12107163