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Abigail Fern

Drexel University

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C. elegans small heat-shock protein HSP-12.6 has a highly specialized protective function towards muscle thick filaments in vivo

Abigail Fern, Jasmine Alexander-Floyd, Anhelina Volchok, Susan M. Cahill, Srikar Donepudi, Jana Smuts, Tali Gidalevitz

This study identifies HSP-12.6 as a specialized chaperone protecting muscle thick filaments in C. elegans, showing selectivity for myosin-containing structures over other muscle components.

bioRxiv · May 20, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology