During the endosome–lysosome transition, the compartmental pH drops, which is conducive to the function of lysosomal acid hydrolases. Continuous activation of the sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P ...
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, according to a new ...
Both lysosomes and autophagy are tightly linked with longevity and healthspan, the length of time that a person is healthy, suggesting that this protective function of STING is important for healthy ...
Filled with digestive enzymes, lysosomes function as the cell's stomach and break down proteins, lipids, and other nutrients that allow cells to grow. Previous studies have shown that increased ...
In cells, structures called lysosomes act as recycling centers that ... mitochondria can continue their regular function. “Understanding this process gives us insight into how mitochondria ...