Cells Under Stress (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry

Cells Under Stress

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When a cell is exposed to life-threatening conditions, the protein HSF1 (marked in green) initiates an emergency program to prevent permanent damage to the cell.

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Christian Loew/Copyright Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry

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