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Subsequently, a luciferase reporter gene assay was conducted with these non-toxic concentrations in AREc32 cells to evaluate the induction of the cellular antioxidant defence system through activation of the Nrf2 transcription factor. Bioactive compounds were then isolated from the active fractions by HPLC, and their structures elucidated using spectroscopic techniques.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The active methanolic extract was subjected to bioassay-guided fractionation, yielding five compounds: apigenin (1), chrysoeriol (2), luteolin (3), luteolin 7-O-glucoside (4), and eugenin (5). Among these, compounds 24, and 5 exhibited more than a two-fold induction of Nrf2 activity, indicating their potential as cancer chemopreventive agents. 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