Scientists may soon create a new generation of superfoods that can effectively prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease by keeping our cells healthy, Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women aged 14 to 35, reports.. net Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered the Nrf2 protein, which continuously travels in and out of the nucleus of the human cell, playing an important role in keeping the whole organism alive.

When Nrf2 “feels” a threat to the cell, it begins to move faster, thereby activating cellular defense mechanisms, including an increase in the level of antioxidant substances..

Scientists from the School of Medicine at the University of Warwick successfully conducted an experiment in which they managed to increase the speed of Nrf2 movement with the help of artificial beneficial substances - components of future superfoods. These beneficial substances were created chemically based on sulforapan and quercetin, the first of which is found in broccoli, and the second in ordinary onions..

A team of scientists will use the results of these studies to develop superfoods that will help people significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and possibly bring other benefits to humanity..

The results of this work were published in the journal Antioxidants and Redox Signaling..

Researchers have described the continuous movement of the Nrf2 protein in the cell for the first time in history.. This protein moves into the nucleus every 129 minutes on average.. If you stimulate the cell with artificial components of superfoods, then this period is reduced to 80 minutes..

Lead researcher Professor Paul Thornalley says: "

Discussing the potential health benefits of the new substances, Prof. Thornally said: “The benefit of Nrf2 rapid movement is that it activates the cell's survival mechanisms when it's most needed, when the cell is under threat.. Understanding this cell defense mechanism will lead to the creation of new superfoods - healthier and more wholesome food.. So far, scientists are selecting at least non-optimal substances for these purposes. ”.

Commenting on the results of the study, Professor Andreu Palou, coordinator of the European scientific program BIOCLAIMS, said that for Europe a very important issue is the promotion of healthy products for the population.. In his opinion, the approach of Professor Thornally's group "

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