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. 2013 Dec 1;1(5):e27463.
doi: 10.4161/tisb.27463. Epub 2013 Dec 10.

NFkB and Nrf2 in esophageal epithelial barrier function

Hao Chen  1 , Yu Fang  2 , Wenbo Li  3 , Roy C Orlando  4 , Nicholas Shaheen  4 , Xiaoxin Luke Chen  5
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NFkB and Nrf2 in esophageal epithelial barrier function

Hao Chen et al. Tissue Barriers. .

Abstract

The stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus forms a tight protective barrier. Defects of the barrier function contribute to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is manifested as damage to the esophageal epithelium due to exposure to the gastrointestinal refluxate. In this review, we discuss the involvement of NFkB and Nrf2 in esophageal epithelial barrier function. Understanding these molecular pathways in the esophagus may help us develop therapeutic strategies to improve clinical outcomes in patients with GERD.

Keywords: GERD; NFkB; Nrf2; esophageal barrier; esophageal epithelial barrier; esophageal epithelium; reflux disease; tight junction.

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Figure 1. NFkB and Nrf2 regulate esophageal barrier function during gastresophageal reflux. This mechanistic model implies that NFkB inhibitor and Nrf2 activator can be potentially used for GERD therapy.
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