Histone Variant H2A.J Links Epigenetic Reprogramming to Mitochondrial-dependent Kidney Regeneration under Radiation Stress
Mutaz A. Abd Al‐razaq, Julia von der Lippe, Nicolas Freche, Daniela Jung, Marlene Jordan, Hendrik Auerbach, Markus Hecht, Christian Rübe, Daniela Kramer, Carl Mann, Claudia E. Rübe
The paper shows that loss of H2A.J impairs mitochondrial function in kidney tubular cells after radiation, leading to increased apoptosis and fibrosis.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology