title: Regulation of Nrf2-dependent gene expression by 15-deoxy-Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2.
abstract: The J series of cyclopentenone prostaglandins (PGs) such as 15-deoxy-Delta(12,14)-PGJ(2) (15d-PGJ(2)) are electrophilic lipid signaling mediators derived from the nonenzymatic dehydration of PGD(2), a major product of the cyclooxygenase pathway. The biological actions of 15d-PGJ(2) are attributed to its ability to form covalent adducts with thiol residues within specific signaling proteins, thus triggering redox-sensitive cell signaling pathways. One of the signaling pathways potently activated by 15d-PGJ(2) is the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE system, which has a well-appreciated role in protecting cells from endogenous and exogenous stresses as well as anti-inflammatory effects. In this review, we give an overview of the mechanisms by which 15d-PGJ(2) activates the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE system, focusing particularly on the role of Keap1 in sensing electrophilic stress. In addition, the Nrf2-dependent anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects of 15d-PGJ(2) are discussed.
authors: Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Kuopio, FIN-70211 Kuopio, Finland.
authors: Emilia
authors: E
authors: Kansanen
authors: Annukka M
authors: AM
authors: Kivelä
authors: Anna-Liisa
authors: AL
authors: Levonen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D051267:NF-E2-Related Factor 2 / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000235:genetics; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D015230:Prostaglandin D2 / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000378:metabolism; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: C477819:15-deoxyprostaglandin J2; D051267:NF-E2-Related Factor 2; D015230:Prostaglandin D2