The role of NINJ1 protein in programmed cellular destruction

The protein NINJ1 drives membrane rupture associated with certain types of cell death. Investigation of NINJ1 reveals mechanistic details of how it functions, raising the possibility of developing new therapeutics. Insights into a mechanism that ruptures the plasma membrane.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature (London) 2023-06, Vol.618 (7967), p.912-914
Hauptverfasser: Whisstock, James C., Law, Ruby H. P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The protein NINJ1 drives membrane rupture associated with certain types of cell death. Investigation of NINJ1 reveals mechanistic details of how it functions, raising the possibility of developing new therapeutics. Insights into a mechanism that ruptures the plasma membrane.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-023-01602-z