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ReviewPharmaceutics2024

The Antinociceptive Role of Nrf2 in Neuropathic Pain: From Mechanisms to Clinical Perspectives.

Kestutis Petrikonis, Jurga Bernatoniene, Dalia M Kopustinskiene, Roberto Casale, Sergio Davinelli, Luciano Saso

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. TRPA1 Integrates Nociceptive and Immune Signaling inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  10. [Mechanism analysis of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating oxidative stress and promoting osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells through activating Nrf2/NQO1 pathway].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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  17. Redox reactions in chronic pain: mechanisms and relevance in fibromyalgia.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Kestutis PetrikonisDepartment of Neurology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eivenių Str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Jurga BernatonieneDepartment of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0003-1744-2932
Dalia M KopustinskieneInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-3399-2849
Roberto CasaleOpusmedica Persons, Care & Research-NPO, 29121 Piacenza, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5511-6831
Sergio DavinelliDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2578-7199
Luciano SasoDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology "Vittorio Erspamer", La Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4530-8706

Funding

Research Council of Lithuania (LMTLT) S-A-UEI-23-7
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuropathic pain, a chronic condition resulting from nerve injury or dysfunction, presents significant therapeutic challenges and is closely associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, a critical cellular defense mechanism against oxidative stress, has emerged as a promising target for neuropathic pain management. Nrf2 modulators enhance the expression of antioxidant and cytoprotective genes, thereby reducing oxidative damage, inflammation, and mitochondrial impairment. This review explores the antinociceptive effects of Nrf2, highlighting how pharmacological agents and natural compounds may be used as potential therapeutic strategies against neuropathic pain. Although preclinical studies demonstrate significant pain reduction and improved nerve function through Nrf2 activation, several clinical challenges need to be addressed. However, emerging clinical evidence suggests potential benefits of Nrf2 modulators in several conditions, such as diabetic neuropathy and multiple sclerosis. Future research should focus on further elucidating the molecular role of Nrf2 in neuropathic pain to optimize its modulation efficacy and maximize clinical utility.

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inflammationmitochondrianeuropathic painNrf2oxidative stress

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PMCPMC11358986

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