Can Stress Responses Be Modulated for Therapeutic Purposes?
Yes, modulating stress responses can be a therapeutic strategy. For example, enhancing the antioxidant response can mitigate oxidative damage in diseases like neurodegeneration. Similarly, modulating the unfolded protein response can be beneficial in conditions caused by protein misfolding. However, careful modulation is required to avoid undesirable effects, such as the promotion of cancer cell survival.
