Epithelial QKI Protects Against Emphysema by Maintaining Mitochondrial Integrity
Kiyoshi Uemasu, Kazuya Tanimura, Atsushi Miyamoto, Koichi Hasegawa, Zachary Lane, Reika Nyunoya, Haruka Uemasu, Brett A. Kaufman, Corrine R. Kliment, Divay Chandra, Frank C. Sciurba, Charles S. Dela Cruz, Prithu Sundd, Jonathan K. Alder, Jian Hu, Toru Nyunoya
This study identifies QKI as a regulator of mitochondrial integrity in COPD, showing its protective role against emphysema through maintenance of mitochondrial function.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology