Nrf2 expression and function, but not MT expression, is indispensable for sulforaphane-mediated protection against intermittent hypoxia-induced cardiomyopathy in mice

We reported previously that nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and metallothionein (MT) play critical roles in preventing intermittent hypoxia (IH)-induced cardiomyopathy. In addition, positive feedback regulation between Nrf2 and MT is required for the efficient compensative respons...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Zhou, Jiqun Wang, Xia Yin, Ying Xin, Zhiguo Zhang, Taixing Cui, Jun Cai, Yang Zheng, Quan Liu, Lu Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-10-01
Series:Redox Biology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221323171830466X