path(MESH:"Alzheimer Disease") positiveCorrelation p(HGNC:GLRX)
A likely explanation for the increased expression of GLRX2 (glutaredoxin 2) and NQO1 (NAD(P)H dehydrogenase, quinone 1) in colon carcinoma and of GLRX (glutaredoxin), HMOX1 (heme oxygenase-1), NQO1, and SOD1 (superoxide dismutase 1) in Alzheimer is that it represents an adaptive attempt to partially compensate for the increased level of oxidative stress associated with these diseases. These antioxidant genes are also upregulated by Protandim, which would provide additional antioxidant protection beyond that achieved by the ROS-dependent induction of these enzymes in the diseased tissues.
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