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NRF2 as a Therapeutic Target in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Brandes, Mikah S., Gray, Nora E.·2020·ASN Neuro

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Increased reactive oxygen species production and oxidative stress have been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous neurodegenerative conditions including among others Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Friedrich’s ataxia, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. The endogenous antioxidant response pathway protects cells from oxidative stress by increasing the expression of cytoprotective enzymes and is regulated by the transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2). In addition to regulating the expression of antioxidant genes, NRF2 has also been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects and modulate both mitochondrial function and biogenesis. This is because mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation are features of many neurodegenerative diseases as well NRF2 has emerged as a promising therapeutic target. Here, we review evidence for a beneficial role of NRF2 in neurodegenerative conditions and the potential of specific NRF2 activators as therapeutic agents.

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Authors
Brandes, M. S., & Gray, N. E.
Affiliations
Oregon Health & Science University (US)
Corresponding author
Gray, Nora E.
Venue
ASN Neuro
Published
2020-01
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
1759091419899782-1759091419899782
ISSN
1759-0914 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3002509135
Cited by
297
References
313
Citations by year
2026: 45 · 2025: 52 · 2024: 40 · 2023: 42 · 2022: 43 · 2021: 57 · 2020: 18
FWCI
3.85
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • ASN NEURO (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (UL1GM118964, TL4GM118965, RL5GM118963)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Nuclear Receptors and Signaling
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
Keywords
Nrf2, neurodegenerative diseases, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, Nrf2 activators, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, mitochondrial biogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke
MeSH terms
Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Humans, Drug Delivery Systems, Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Stress, Neurodegenerative Diseases, NF-E2-Related Factor 2

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