RSV infection in vitro and in vivo causes oxidative damage by reducing Nrf2-dependent gene transcription of antioxidant enzymes.
RSV induces Nrf2 deacetylation, ubiquitination, and proteasomal degradation in vitro and in vivo.
Histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibitors block Nrf2 degradation and restore Nrf2-dependent gene expression.
Nrf2 inducers restore Nrf2 -dependent gene expression in the context of RSV infection in vitro and in vivo.