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Saarland University

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Both unfolded proteins and aberrant membrane lipid compositions are sensed by Ire1 and can activate the so-called unfolded protein response. This pathway is crucial for the function and survival of secretory cells such as antibody-producing plasma cells.

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Robert Ernst

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