Research Article

Heme Oxygenase-1, a Key Enzyme for the Cytoprotective Actions of Halophenols by Upregulating Nrf2 Expression via Activating Erk1/2 and PI3K/Akt in EA.hy926 Cells

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HP3 increases HO-1 expression by activating Nrf2 in EA.hy926 cells. (a) Induction of HP3 on nuclear Nrf2 expression. Cells were treated with HP3 at the indicated concentrations for 6 h. Nuclear extracts were prepared and 40 μg protein samples were subjected to western blot assay by using an anti-Nrf2 antibody or an anti-Lamin B (a nuclear protein marker) antibody. HP3 increased nuclear Nrf2 protein levels in a dose-dependent manner below 10 μM. (b) HP3 induced HO-1 expression in a concentration-dependent manner below 10 μM. .
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