The KEAP1-NRF2 system: a thiol-based sensor-effector apparatus for maintaining redox homeostasis

M Yamamoto, TW Kensler… - Physiological …, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
The Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1-NF-E2-related factor 2 (KEAP1-NRF2) system
forms the major node of cellular and organismal defense against oxidative and electrophilic …

Molecular mechanisms of pulmonary carcinogenesis by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): Implications for human lung cancer

R Stading, G Gastelum, C Chu, W Jiang… - Seminars in cancer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Lung cancer has the second highest incidence and highest mortality compared to all other
cancers. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules belong to a class of compounds …

Vitamin D and endothelial function

DH Kim, CA Meza, H Clarke, JS Kim, RC Hickner - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Vitamin D is known to elicit a vasoprotective effect, while vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor
for endothelial dysfunction (ED). ED is characterized by reduced bioavailability of a potent …

The Keap1–Nrf2–ARE pathway as a potential preventive and therapeutic target: an update

MC Lu, JA Ji, ZY Jiang, QD You - Medicinal research reviews, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Keap1–Nrf2–ARE ((Kelch‐like ECH‐Associating protein 1) nuclear factor
erythroid 2 related factor 2‐antioxidant response element) pathway is one of the most …

Oxidative stress and inflammation in acute and chronic lung injuries

FS Bezerra, M Lanzetti, RT Nesi, AC Nagato, CP Silva… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Acute and chronic lung injuries are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Lung
injury can affect several components of the respiratory system, including the airways …

Role of Nrf2 and its activators in respiratory diseases

Q Liu, Y Gao, X Ci - Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a major regulator of
antioxidant response element‐(ARE‐) driven cytoprotective protein expression. The …

The KEAP1-NRF2 system and neurodegenerative diseases

A Uruno, M Yamamoto - Antioxidants & redox signaling, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Central nervous system (CNS) diseases are disorders of the brain and/or
spinal cord and include neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease …

Cell survival responses to environmental stresses via the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway

TW Kensler, N Wakabayashi… - Annu. Rev. Pharmacol …, 2007 - annualreviews.org
Abstract Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling plays a significant role in protecting cells from
endogenous and exogenous stresses. The development of Nrf2 knockout mice has provided …

Cancer chemoprevention with dietary phytochemicals

YJ Surh - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2003 - nature.com
Chemoprevention refers to the use of agents to inhibit, reverse or retard tumorigenesis.
Numerous phytochemicals derived from edible plants have been reported to interfere with a …

The emerging role of the Nrf2–Keap1 signaling pathway in cancer

MC Jaramillo, DD Zhang - Genes & development, 2013 - genesdev.cshlp.org
The Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2 [NF-E2]-related factor 2 [Nrf2])–Keap1 (Kelch-like
erythroid cell-derived protein with CNC homology [ECH]-associated protein 1) signaling …