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unfolded protein response

cellular mechanism

Also known as: UPR

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endoplasmic reticulum

In endoplasmic reticulum
…signaling mechanism known as the unfolded protein response (UPR) is activated. The response is adaptive, such that UPR activation triggers reductions in protein synthesis and enhancements in ER protein-folding capacity and ER-associated protein degradation. If the adaptive response fails, cells are directed to undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death).
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