4. Conclusion
In summary, this study shows that TonEBP regulates TauT expression in response to hypertonicity, and that the TonEBP/TauT pathway plays an important role in cytoprotection from hypertonic stress. The activation of TonEBP/TauT pathway could contribute to the protective signal pathway against hypertonicity-related tissue damage.
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Ito, T. et al. (2006). TauT Gene Expression is Regulated by TonEBP and Plays a Role in Cell Survival. In: Oja, S.S., Saransaari, P. (eds) Taurine 6. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 583. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-33504-9_9
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