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New Article published in Molecular Cell

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PRDX6 dictates ferroptosis sensitivity by directing cellular selenium utilization

A new publication in Molecular Cell shows that the gene peroxiredoxin 6 is a key regulator of ferroptosis surveillance and facilitates selenium utilization. Genetic loss of PRDX6 sensitizes cancer cells to ferroptosis. The study highlights PRDX6 as a critical player in directing cellular selenium utilization and dictating ferroptosis sensitivity.”
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