How lactate defends cells under stress
Many people are familiar with lactate primarily from sports, where it is produced in muscle cells during physical exertion. However, the molecule could also play an important role in other cell types.
Many people are familiar with lactate primarily from sports, where it is produced in muscle cells during physical exertion. However, the molecule could also play an important role in other cell types.
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