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Mitochondria provide cells with energy to carry out fundamental organism functions. Additionally, mitochondria are involved in such important phenomena as apoptosis, necrosis or aging. The proper functioning of mitochondria depends on the maintenance of transmembrane potential. One of the groups of proteins involved in ion transport are. potassium channels of the inner mitochondrial membrane. It has been shown that the activation of mitochondrial potassium channels in various cell types can lead to cell protection against damage, a phenomenon known as cytoprotection. The research project aims to identify new infrared light-induced cytoprotective mechanisms. Our initial studies suggests that mitochondrial potassium channels change their activity when exposed to infrared light.

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Laboratory of Ion Channel Research at the FEBS Young Scientist Forum and the FEBS Congress

Jan Daniluk represented the Laboratory of Intracellular Ion Channels at the 25th FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF) and the 50th Congress of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS), following an invitation from the event organizers. During the visit, he presented a poster entitled “Mitochondrial potassium channels as sensors and regulators of redox signaling,” showcasing …

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FEBS/EMBO Course on Ion Channels and Membrane Transport

From 13 to 19 May 2026, the eighth edition of the joint FEBS/EMBO Lecture Course “Ion Channels and Transporters: From Atoms to Cellular Context” was held in Erice, Sicily. Hosted by the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture, the event brought together researchers working on ion channels, membrane transporters, and the physiology and …

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39th International Conference Bioenergetics 2026

Bogusz Kulawiak and Barbara Kalenik were honored with invitation to participate in 39th International Conference Bioenergetics 2026 organised by Institute of Physiology and Institute of Parasitology CAS on April, 13-15.In spite of our representation, the conference gathered PhD students, researchers and MD from a several research study centers. Participants discussed their results, plans and potential …

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