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Nerve injury-induced protein 2 preserves lysosomal membrane integrity to suppress ferroptosis.

Zhang J; Bustamante M; Shi Y; Nakajima KI; Chen X

The research found that a protein called NINJ2 helps keep cell parts called lysosomes safe to protect against a type of cell death. If NINJ2 is missing, harmful iron leaks out and can cause cells to die. This discovery might help in creating new treatments for certain kinds of cancer.

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PRRT2 as an auxiliary regulator of Nav channel slow inactivation.

Lu B; Xu QW; Zhang J; Wu XM; He JY; Peng JQ; Yang G; Li KX; Zhuang L; Zhang YX; Wu ZY; Xiong ZQ

There is a part of our body called Nav channels that helps control electric signals in cells, and these can be disrupted in diseases. Scientists found a protein named PRRT2 that helps these channels take a break, slowing them down when needed. This discovery helps explain how our body maintains balance even when faced with challenges.

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