Brazilian red propolis extract enhances expression of antioxidant enzyme genes in vitro and in vivo. Issue 9 (1st September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hotta, Sho; Uchiyama, Satoshi; Ichihara, Kenji
• Is Part Of: Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry. Volume 84:Issue 9(2020)
• Page Start: 1820
• Page End: 1830
• Publication Date: 2020-09-01
• Subjects: Brazilian red propolis -- Nrf2 -- ARE -- oxidative stress -- antioxidants; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Biochemistry -- Periodicals; 660.6
• DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2020.1773756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0916-8451

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Brazilian red propolis reportedly has reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging effects in vitro, but the cellular mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, the effects of an ethanol extract of Brazilian red propolis (EERP) on the Nrf2-ARE intracellular antioxidant pathway were examined in vitro and in vivo . EERP and its constituents transactivated the reporter gene through the ARE sequence and enhanced the expression of Nrf2-regulated genes in HEK293 cells. It also increased Nrf2 protein in the nucleus, which was partially inhibited by kinase inhibitors. Furthermore, EERP suppressed ROS generation and cytotoxicity induced by tert -butyl hydroperoxide. In vivo, orally administered EERP increased the expression of Nrf2-regulated genes in mice liver. These results suggest that EERP is a potential resource for preventing oxidative stress-related diseases as an Nrf2 inducer. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: uf0001 "EERP activated the genes of Nrf2 and antioxidant enzymes in both HEK293 cells and the liver of mice administered EERP."