Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Study first to show role of Parkin gene in eye lens free radical formation, cell survival

(Florida Atlantic University) A new study is the first to demonstrate that the Parkin gene is turned on when cells are exposed to environmental insults that cause free radical formation and cataract formation. Researchers discovered that through the removal of mitochondria that are damaged by these environmental insults, Parkin prevents free radical formation in lens cells and increases the ability of the cells to survive exposure to conditions that are associated with aging and the development of many degenerative diseases.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2gHcP1S

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