Substitution of Ala-502 to Tyr renders the DNA-binding of Nrf2 similar to that of Maf.
Sequence recognition of Nrf2A502Y shifts from CsMBE to MARE.
Nrf2A502Y fails to induce major cytoprotective genes upon stress stimulation.
Recognition of CsMBE by Nrf2-sMaf is required for the cytoprotective function.
Nrf2A502Y mutant mice are susceptible to oxidative and xenobiotic stresses.