Trehalose protects against oxidative stress by regulating the Keap1-Nrf2 and autophagy pathways

This study looked at the potential of trehalose, a natural sugar found in plants and microorganisms, to activate a pathway that regulates cellular balance and reduces oxidative stress. The study found that trehalose can activate this pathway in a way that induces autophagy (cellular cleaning) and increases the expression of antioxidant factors. This suggests that trehalose has the potential to be a useful treatment for chronic diseases that involve oxidative stress and problems with cellular balance.