Reduction of DsbA-L (IMAGE) Kumamoto University Caption LEFT: The degree of oxidative stress is measured by a green fluorescent tag. When DsbA-L decreases, oxidative stress tends to increase. RIGHT: Decreased DsbA-L promotes mucus production which has an adverse effect on the lungs. Credit Assoc. Prof. Tsuyoshi Shuto and Assist. Prof. Kentaro Oniki Usage Restrictions <p>Adapted from figs. 4D, 4E, & 5A of Oniki, K., Nohara, H., Nakashima, R., Obata, Y., Muto, N., Sakamoto, Y., ... Saruwatari, J. (2020). The DsbA-L gene is associated with respiratory function of the elderly via its adiponectin multimeric or antioxidant properties. Scientific Reports. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-62872-5. Labels and axes have been edited to be understandable within the context of this release. </p> <p>This image is made available under the terms of <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License</a>. Any further distribution of this work must follow the terms of this license.</p> License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.