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February 22, 2023
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Why fever can improve symptoms in some kids

I once asked why fever causes improvement in symptoms in some kids.

I found possible explanation: heat shock activates Akt protein, which is downregulated in chronically high oxidative stress. (R1)

Akt is also the protein that down-regulates GSK3b - the pacifier protein that inhibits Nrf2, causing increased oxidative stress when GSK3b is overactive.

See also my post about GSK3b.

References

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Distinct activation mechanisms of protein kinase B by growth-factor stimulation and heat-shock treatment
2004
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