The crosstalk between glutathione metabolism and non-coding RNAs in cancer progression and treatment resistance

Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) are closely associated with the initiation and progression of cancers. As the most abundant intracellular antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) plays a critical role in regulating cellular ROS levels, modulating physiological processes, and is intricately linked to t...

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Main Authors: Lu Chang, Chao Qin, Jianbo Wu, Haoqin Jiang, Qianqian Xu, Jian Chen, Xiao Xu, Xinju Zhang, Ming Guan, Xuan Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Redox Biology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231725002022
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Summary:Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) are closely associated with the initiation and progression of cancers. As the most abundant intracellular antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) plays a critical role in regulating cellular ROS levels, modulating physiological processes, and is intricately linked to tumor progression and drug resistance. However, the underlying mechanisms remain not fully elucidated. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are key regulators of GSH levels. Different ncRNAs modulate various pathways involved in GSH metabolism, and these regulatory targets have the potential to serve as therapeutic targets for enhancing cancer treatment. In this review, we summarize the functions of GSH metabolism and highlight the significance of ncRNA-mediated regulation of GSH in cancer progression, drug resistance, and clinical applications.
ISSN:2213-2317