Induction of Nrf2-EpRE-mediated gene expression by hydroxyanthraquinones present in extracts from traditional Chinese medicine and herbs

In conclusion, different hydroxyanthraquinones have different potencies of Nrf2 activation. The Nrf2 activation by extracts from TCM and herbs can be partially explained by the presence of selected hydroxyanthraquinones.PMID:37116774 | DOI:10.1016/j.fct.2023.113802

Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - April 28, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Qiuhui Ren Wouter Bakker Laura de Haan Ivonne M C M Rietjens Hans Bouwmeester Source Type: research