Abstract NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) protein is a basic-region leucine zipper transcription
factor that defends against endogenous or exogenous stressors. By inducing several …

Acrolein, a highly reactive unsaturated aldehyde, is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant
that seriously threatens human health and life. Due to its high reactivity, cytotoxicity and …

Turmeric is traditionally used as a spice and coloring in foods. It is an important ingredient in
curry and gives curry powder its characteristic yellow color. As a consequence of its intense …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are deadly weapons used by phagocytes and other cell
types, such as lung epithelial cells, against pathogens. ROS can kill pathogens directly by …

Research into human biotransformation and elimination systems continues to evolve.
Various clinical and in vivo studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of foods …

Coffee can be an ally in the fight against diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, hepatic
injury, cirrhosis, depression, suicidal behavior, and neurological and cardiovascular …

The NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-mediated signalling pathway provides living organisms an
efficient and pivotal line of defensive to counteract environmental insults and endogenous …

Curcumin, the bioactive polyphenolic ingredient of turmeric, has been extensively studied for
its effects on human papilloma virus (HPV) infection as well as primary and malignant …

Reactive metabolites from carcinogens and oxidative stress can drive genetic mutations,
genomic instability, neoplastic transformation, and ultimately carcinogenesis. Numerous …

Curcumin derived from the tropical plant Curcuma longa has a long history of use as a
dietary agent, food preservative, and in traditional Asian medicine. It has been used for …