Furthermore, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-small Maf proteins (sMaf) pathway was explored to reveal the molecular mechanism.  Furthermore, dietary EGCG supplementation partially alleviated the V-induced reductions of Nrf2 and sMaf gene expressions, and the increments of Keap1 gene expression. 
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