The Worm Profits from Undercharging

Ian Stansfield, Christopher G. Proud

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Abstract

Hypoxia endangers the survival of cells and organisms. Mutations in an enzyme that attaches amino acids to tRNAs to supply protein synthesis confer resistance to hypoxia in C. elegans. By slowing down protein synthesis (a major consumer of energy), such mutations may save valuable energy and/or prevent accumulation of malfolded proteins.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)309-310
Number of pages2
JournalCell Metabolism
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - 8 Apr 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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