antioxidant responsive element (ARE)
ARE in Normal Cells: Protective Role
ARE-regulated genes include NQO1, HO-1, GCLM, GCLC, and various glutathione S-transferases (GSTs).
-Detoxify reactive oxygen species (ROS)
-Agents like sulforaphane (from broccoli) can activate ARE in healthy cells to prevent cancer initiation.
-overactivation in cancer cells aids cancer survival, growth, resistance
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