The discovery of lysosomes led to many new questions. The most critical question was: what was the physiological function of this "bag" of enzymes? The Function of Lysosomes One of the definitive ...
Researchers have revealed the structure and function of a previously unknown lysosome transporter. The groups of Christian Löw (CSSB, EMBL Hamburg), Markus Damme (Christian-Albrechts-University ...
The lab also studies mechanisms that regulate autophagy protein and lysosome function in endocytic trafficking and nutrient homeostasis. Cell biologist Michael Overholtzer explores genes that make ...
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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 ...
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 ...