Superheroes of Cell Stress Response (IMAGE)

Duke University

Superheroes of Cell Stress Response

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Like superheroes of the cell, the protein Rad6 (red), and its partner Uba1 (blue) respond to environmental stress by modifying the protein-producing ribosomes (purple) to stop their maintenance program. This boosts the cell’s ability to fight against stressors.

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DINACHI OKONKWO, Duke University

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