Antioxidant Response Elements (also known as Antioxidant Response Element, Element, Antioxidant Response): Nucleotide sequences that are found in the PROMOTER REGIONS of the genes of stress-responsive and cytoprotective proteins, such as those encoding antioxidant and PHASE II DETOXIFICATION enzymes. NF-E2-RELATED FACT
NIH MeSH · D061745Phenomena and Processes
Antioxidant Response Elements
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Definition
Nucleotide sequences that are found in the PROMOTER REGIONS of the genes of stress-responsive and cytoprotective proteins, such as those encoding antioxidant and PHASE II DETOXIFICATION enzymes. NF-E2-RELATED FACTOR 2 containing transcription factors bind to these elements during induction of these genes.
MeSH classification
G02.111.570.080.689.675.700.040
G05.360.080.689.675.700.040
G05.360.340.024.340.137.750.680.765.040
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What does Antioxidant Response Elements mean in medicine?
Nucleotide sequences that are found in the PROMOTER REGIONS of the genes of stress-responsive and cytoprotective proteins, such as those encoding antioxidant and PHASE II DETOXIFICATION enzymes. NF-E2-RELATED FACTOR 2 containing transcription factors bind to these elements during induction of these genes. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Antioxidant Response Elements known by any other names?
Yes. Antioxidant Response Elements is also referred to as Antioxidant Response Element, Element, Antioxidant Response, Elements, Antioxidant Response, Response Element, Antioxidant in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Antioxidant Response Elements sit in the medical classification?
Antioxidant Response Elements falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.570.080.689.675.700.040, G05.360.080.689.675.700.040, G05.360.340.024.340.137.750.680.765.040). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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