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MOTS-c: A Peptide from Mitochondria That Helps Fight Infections

Rice MC; Imun M; Jung SW; Park CY; Kim JS; Lai RW; Barr CR; Son JM; Tor K; Kim E; Lu RJ; Cohen I; Benayoun BA; Lee C

Scientists found a new part of our immune system called MOTS-c, which comes from our mitochondria, not just the cell's nucleus. This peptide can help fight bacteria and keep our immune system strong, showing that our immune system is more complex than we thought.

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How TLR4 Signaling Causes Inflammation and Blood Vessel Damage in Baby Mice with Meningitis

Seegren PV; Rattner A; Smallwood PM; Wang Y; Nathans J

This research looked at how a specific part of the immune system, called TLR4, helps fight infections in the brain of newborns using mice. The study found that without TLR4, the brain gets less inflamed and stays safer during infections. This means TLR4 is important for protecting against brain infections in babies.

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