Nrf2 Signaling in the Oxidative Stress Response After Spinal Cord Injury

cord injury (SCI) is a central nervous system trauma that can cause severe neurological impair-ment. A series of pathological and physiological changes after SCI (e.g., inflammation, oxidative stress, apopto-sis, and mitochondrial dysfunction) promotes further deterioration of the microenvironment at the site of injury, leading to aggravation of neurological function. The multifunctional transcription factor NF-E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) has long been considered a key factor in antioxidant stress. Therefore, Nrf2 may be an ideal therapeutic tar-get for SCI. A comprehensive understanding of the function and regulatory mechanism of Nrf2 in the pathophys-iology of SCI will aid in the development of targeted therapeutic strategies for SCI. This review discusses the roles of Nrf2 in SCI, with the aim of aiding in further elucidation of SCI pathophysiology and in efforts to provide Nrf2-targeted strategies for the treatment of SCI. (c) 2022 IBRO. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Superscript/Subscript Available

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The review discusses the roles of Nrf2 in SCI and suggests that Nrf2 may be an ideal therapeutic target for SCI. A comprehensive understanding of the function and regulatory mechanism of Nrf2 in SCI could aid in the development of targeted therapeutic strategies for SCI.