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Proteostasis Network

Meaning

The Proteostasis Network is the intricate, interconnected cellular machinery responsible for maintaining the health, concentration, and spatial organization of the entire proteome—the complete set of proteins expressed by an organism. This essential network encompasses the pathways for protein synthesis, folding, trafficking, and degradation, ensuring that all cellular proteins are correctly structured and functional. Its decline is a fundamental driver of cellular senescence and age-related disease.