FoxO3a overexpression inhibited ROS production mediated by CK2α knockdown.
CK2α downregulation induced nuclear export of FoxO3a via AKT activation.
CK2α downregulation reduced transcription of FoxO3a target genes including SOD.
CK2α upregulation elevated nuclear import and target gene expression of FoxO3a.
This study indicates that CK2 can modulate the intracellular ROS level via FoxO3a.