Betanin, a beetroot component, induces nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2-mediated expression of detoxifying/antioxidant enzymes in human liver cell lines

Betanin, a beetroot component, induces nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2-mediated expression of detoxifying/antioxidant enzymes in human liver cell lines.

Our recent study has shown that beetroot juice protects against N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA)-induced liver injury and increases the activity of phase II enzymes, suggesting the activation of the nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-antioxidant response element (ARE) pathway. The aim of the present study was to further explore the mechanism of the activity of beetroot by evaluatin...

Clinicopathological significance of nuclear factor 1 ( erythroid - 2 ) - related factor 2 ( Nrf 2 ) expression in gastric

Nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)-mediated protein quality control in cardiomyocytes.

Protein quality control (PQC) acts to minimize the level and toxicity of malfolded proteins in the cell. It is performed by an elaborate network of molecular chaperones and targeted protein degradation pathways. PQC monitors and maintains protein homeostasis or proteostasis in the cells. Whilst chaperones may actively promote refolding of malfolded proteins, the malfolded proteins which cannot ...

Myeloid deletion of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 increases atherosclerosis and liver injury.

OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of hematopoietic deletion of nuclear factor- (erythroid-derived 2) like 2 factor (Nrf2) on the development of atherosclerosis and liver injury in an obese, hypercholesterolemic mouse model. METHODS AND RESULTS Two-month-old male low-density lipoprotein receptor-deficient mice were lethally irradiated and transplanted with either wild type or Nrf2-deficient (N...

Human age‑related cataracts: epigenetic suppression of the nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor 2‑mediated antioxidant system.

Human aging is a multifactorial process. The most prominent effects of aging include visual impairments, particularly age‑related cataracts (ARC). Several studies have reported that oxidative stress and failure of the antioxidant system are the major factors contributing to lens oxidation. The present study focused on the nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor 2 (Nrf2)/kelch‑like ECH‑associa...