Antioxidant Response Elements

**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.

**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

**Synonyms:** - Anti-Oxidant Response Elements