Role of Kelch-like ECH-associated Protein-1-Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-related Factor-2/Antioxidant Responsive Element Signal Pathway for Multiple Sclerosis (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease, mainly due to the activation of the T cells, which makes oxidative stress reaction in brain and leads to demyelination finally. Kelch-like ECH-associated protein-1 (Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant responsive element (ARE) signal pathway is one of the most important endogenous antioxidant pathways, which promotes the expression of detoxification enzymes and antioxidant protein to eliminate oxygen free radicals and balance intracellular redox system. Activation of the Keap1-Nrf2/ARE may delay the progression of MS by drugs or rehabilitation.