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Nrf2 Modulators and the Prospects of Indigenous Medicinal Plants
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Author(s): Abisola Aminat Afolabi (Bowen University, Nigeria), Emmanuel Henry Ezenabor (Bowen University, Nigeria)and Godwin Ayebaitari Berena (Bowen University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
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Pharmacology, Characterizations, Toxicity, and Herb-Drug Interactions of Herbs in Traditional Medicine
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Olubunmi Atolani (University of Ilorin, Nigeria), Learnmore Kambizi (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)and M.T. Bakare-Odunola (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5876-5.ch001
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Abstract
Nrf2 is a key transcription factor regulating genes for antioxidant defense, inflammation control, and detoxification, protecting cells from oxidative stress. Natural Nrf2 activators like sulforaphane, curcumin, and quercetin enhance cellular resilience and show promise in treating neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. Conversely, Nrf2 inhibitors such as halofuginone and bardoxolone methyl are used in oncology to suppress tumour-promoting overactivation. Indigenous medicinal plants—especially turmeric (Curcuma longa) and moringa (Moringa oleifera)—are rich in phytochemicals that modulate Nrf2, offering a natural strategy for chronic disease prevention. However, African plants remain underexplored, and clinical trials on natural modulators are limited, with gaps in dosage, efficacy, and safety data. Despite these limitations, the chapter highlights the therapeutic potential of indigenous plants in modulating Nrf2 pathways and recommends intensified research and clinical validation.
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