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Nrf2-Mediated Dichotomy in the Vascular System: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Perspective

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Wu, Weiwei, Hendrix, Andrew, Nair, Sharad, Cui, Taixing·2022·Cells

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Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), a transcription factor, controls the expression of more than 1000 genes that can be clustered into different categories with distinct functions ranging from redox balance and metabolism to protein quality control in the cell. The biological consequence of Nrf2 activation can be either protective or detrimental in a context-dependent manner. In the cardiovascular system, most studies have focused on the protective properties of Nrf2, mainly as a key transcription factor of antioxidant defense. However, emerging evidence revealed an unexpected role of Nrf2 in mediating cardiovascular maladaptive remodeling and dysfunction in certain disease settings. Herein we review the role of Nrf2 in cardiovascular diseases with a focus on vascular disease. We discuss the negative effect of Nrf2 on the vasculature as well as the potential underlying mechanisms. We also discuss the clinical relevance of targeting Nrf2 pathways for the treatment of cardiovascular and other diseases.

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Authors
Wu, W., Hendrix, A., Nair, S., & Cui, T.
Affiliations
  • Qingdao University (CN)
  • University of South Carolina (US)
Corresponding author
Cui, Taixing
Venue
Cells
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2022-09-28
Volume
11
Issue
19
Pages
3042
ISSN
2073-4409 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4297464420
Cited by
20
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200
Citations by year
2025: 6 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 1
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0.52
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Cells (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of NIH (R01 HL160541, I01 CX002062)
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs (R01 HL160541, I01 CX002062)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
Keywords
Nrf2, vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, antioxidant defense, redox homeostasis, protein quality control, cardiovascular remodeling, transcription factors, context sensitivity
MeSH terms
Antioxidants, Cells, Cultured, Signal Transduction, Myocytes, Smooth Muscle, NF-E2-Related Factor 2

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