Scientists in cell discovery
Researchers at Edinburgh University have discovered that the proteins within this coating – known as the nuclear envelope – vary greatly between cells in different organs of the body.
This variation means that certain disease-causing proteins will interact with the proteins in the protective seal to cause illness in some organs, but not others.
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The finding may provide insights into a rare muscle disease, Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.