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Galpha12 and Galpha13 function as molecular regulators responding to extracellular stimuli. NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is involved in a protective adaptive response to oxidative stress. This study investigated the regulation of Nrf2 by Galpha12 and Galpha13. A deficiency of Galpha12, but not of Galpha13, enhanced Nrf2 activity and target gene transactivation in embryo fibroblasts. In mice, Galpha12 knockout activated Nrf2 and thereby facilitated heme catabolism to bilirubin and its glucuronosyl conjugations. An oligonucleotide microarray demonstrated the transactivation of Nrf2 target genes by Galpha12 gene knockout. Galpha12 deficiency reduced Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK)-dependent Nrf2 ubiquitination required for proteasomal degradation, and so did Galpha13 deficiency. The absence of Galpha12, but not of Galpha13, increased protein kinase C delta (PKC delta) activation and the PKC delta-mediated serine phosphorylation of Nrf2. Galpha13 gene knockout or knockdown abrogated the Nrf2 phosphorylation induced by Galpha12 deficiency, suggesting that relief from Galpha12 repression leads to the Galpha13-mediated activation of Nrf2. Constitutive activation of Galpha13 promoted Nrf2 activity and target gene induction via Rho-mediated PKC delta activation, corroborating positive regulation by Galpha13. In summary, Galpha12 and Galpha13 transmit a JNK-dependent signal for Nrf2 ubiquitination, whereas Galpha13 regulates Rho-PKC delta-mediated Nrf2 phosphorylation, which is negatively balanced by Galpha12.

Role of Gα12 and Gα13 as Novel Switches for the Activity of Nrf2, a Key Antioxidative Transcription Factor

Role of Gα₁₂ and Gα₁₃ as Novel Switches for the Activity of Nrf2, a Key Antioxidative Transcription Factor