FGF9-induced HO-1 and γ-GCS expression was prevented by an FGFR inhibitor, PD173014.
FGF9 induced ERK and AKT phosphorylation and CREB and Nrf2 activation in neurons.
ERK or AKT inhibition prevented FGF9 antioxidative functions and neuroprotection.
Knockdown of CREB or Nrf2 blocked FGF9 functions, but not ERK and AKT activity.
FGF9-induced HO-1 and γ-GCS upregulation is mediated by the FGFR/ERK, AKT/CREB and Nrf2 signaling pathway.