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J Biol Chem ; 286(6): 4493-9, 2011 Feb 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21127061

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IL-6 gene expression is controlled by a promoter region containing multiple regulatory elements such as NF-κB, NF-IL6, CRE, GRE, and TRE. In this study, we demonstrated that TRE, found within the IL-6 promoter, is embedded in a functional antioxidant response element (ARE) matching an entire ARE consensus sequence. Further, point mutations of the ARE consensus sequence in the IL-6 promoter construct selectively eliminate ARE but not TRE activity. Nrf2 is a redox-sensitive transcription factor which provides cytoprotection against electrophilic and oxidative stress and is the most potent activator of ARE-dependent transcription. Using Nrf2 knock-out mice we demonstrate that Nrf2 is a potent activator of IL-6 gene transcription in vivo. Moreover, we show evidence that Nrf2 is the transcription factor that activates IL6 expression in a cholestatic hepatitis mouse model. Our findings suggest a possible role of IL-6 in oxidative stress defense and also give indication about an important function for Nrf2 in the regulation of hematopoietic and inflammatory processes.


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Antioxidantes , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Interleucina-6/biossíntese , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2/metabolismo , Elementos de Resposta , Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Células Hep G2 , Hepatite/genética , Hepatite/metabolismo , Humanos , Interleucina-6/genética , Camundongos , Camundongos Knockout , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2/genética , Estresse Oxidativo/genética , Mutação Puntual , Transcrição Gênica
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