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NRF2-KEAP1 Oxidative Stress Response Pathway

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolNRF2
Full NameKEAP1 Oxidative Stress Response Pathway
Chromosome2q31.2
Protein FamilyCap'n'Collar (CNC) bZIP transcription factor
FunctionBasal state: Keap1 homodimer binds NRF2 via the DLG and ETGE motifs, serving as a substrate adapter for the Cul3-RING ubiquitin E3 ligase complex.
Molecular Weight68 kDa
Amino Acids605 aa
PathwaysAkt, Apoptosis, Autophagy, Cell Cycle, Chaperone
GeneCardsNRF2
Human Protein AtlasNRF2
Neh (NRF2-ECH) domainsSix conserved domains (Neh1-Neh6) that mediate protein-protein interactions
Basic regionDNA-binding domain that recognizes antioxidant response elements (ARE)
Transactivation domainRegulates transcriptional activity
BTB domainMediates homodimerization and interaction with CUL3
Intervening region (IVR)Contains key cysteine sensors
Associated DiseasesALS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, Aging, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsRAPAMYCIN, KAEMPFEROL, Ros, quercetin, 4OI, dimethyl fumarate
InteractionsGPX4, CX3CR1, TNF, CD163, CD68, ULK1
KG Connections3350 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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