NDRG2 promotes C2C12 myoblast proliferation but not overall differentiation.
NDRG2 increases caspase 3/7 activities in differentiating C2C12 muscle cells.
NDRG2 reduces hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative and ER stress but not lipotoxicity.
Ser and Thr residues in the C-terminus of mouse NDRG2 contribute to its function.