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Our studies have shown that KSHV induces oxidative stress (ROS) early during infection of human dermal microvascular endothelial (HMVEC-d) cells that is critical for virus entry (J Virol, 2013.87.1733-49).One of the downstream targets of ROS is Nrf2 (Nuclear Factor E2-Related Factor 2), a member of the bZip family of transcription factors, which plays a crucial role in antioxidative response.