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 ...
For many years, however, the mechanism behind this dysfunction has remained unclear. In a new Yale-led study, a team of researchers finds that this loss of immune regulation is triggered by an ...
Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism Center of Biochemical Research Excellence Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 915 Camino de Salud, NE ...