Controlling cellular stress response with light (IMAGE)

Ten Bridge Communications

Controlling cellular stress response with light

Caption

Integrated Biosciences has genetically modified neuroglioma and osteosarcoma cancer cells so that their integrated stress response (ISR), a key facet of aging, can be activated by light. Through this unique platform, the company has determined that transient stress leads to an adaptive response that protects a cell from damage, whereas prolonged activation of the ISR leads to cell death, shedding light on the processes that determine a cell’s fate decisions with age.

Credit

Integrated Biosciences

Usage Restrictions

Credit Integrated Biosciences

License

Original 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.