Integration of the unfolded protein and oxidative stress responses through SKN-1/Nrf.

The Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) maintains homeostasis in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and defends against ER stress, an underlying factor in various human diseases. During the UPR, numerous genes are activated that sustain and protect the ER. These responses are known to involve the canonical...

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Main Authors: Kira M Glover-Cutter, Stephanie Lin, T Keith Blackwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3772064?pdf=render