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Heterodimerization with small Maf proteins enhances nuclear retention of Nrf2 via masking the NESzip motif.
Biochimica et biophysica acta - 1 Oct 2008
Li Wenge, Yu Siwang, Liu Tong, Kim Jung-Hwan, Blank Volker, Li Hong, Kong A-N Tony
Abstract excerpt
Nrf2 is the key transcription factor regulating the antioxidant response. When exposed to oxidative stress, Nrf2 translocates to cell nucleus and forms heterodimer with small Maf proteins (sMaf). Nrf2/sMaf heterodimer binds specifically to a cis-acting enhancer called antioxidant response element and initiates transcription of a battery of antioxidant and detoxification genes. Nrf2 possesses a NESzip motif...
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