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Activation of skeletal muscle Nrf2 protects the heart against ischemia-reperfusion injury in male mice

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 05 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

Muscle-specific Keap1 deletion reduced infarct size and improved post-I/R cardiac function.

Activation of skeletal muscle Nrf2 protects the heart against ischemia-reperfusion injury in male mice
Key Takeaways
  • Keap1 deletion increased Nrf2 protein in skeletal muscle only.
  • Keap1 knockout mice showed smaller infarcts and better recovery.
  • NQO1 and SOD2 were increased in muscle, plasma, and myocardium.
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