Inter-organ regulation of haem homeostasis

Nature Cell Biology 19, 756 (2017).
doi:10.1038/ncb3568

Authors: Jason N. Pitt & Matt Kaeberlein
Haem is an iron-containing cofactor required for life. Many cellular processes rely on haem and failure to maintain iron homeostasis results in numerous pathological conditions. A study now identifies a Caenorhabditis elegans inter-organ signalling pathway in which secreted intestinal HRG-7 and neuronally secreted BMP signals coordinate animal haem homeostasis.

Source: Nature Cell Biology - June 29, 2017 Category: Cytology Authors: Jason N. Pitt Matt Kaeberlein Tags: News and Views Source Type: research