Structure and function of the nuclear pore complex
The nucleus, a genome-containing organelle eponymous of eukaryotes, is enclosed by a
double membrane continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum. The nuclear pore complex …
double membrane continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum. The nuclear pore complex …
The nuclear pore complex: birth, life, and death of a cellular behemoth
Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are the only transport channels that cross the nuclear
envelope. Constructed from~ 500–1000 nucleoporin proteins each, they are among the …
envelope. Constructed from~ 500–1000 nucleoporin proteins each, they are among the …
The cellular environment shapes the nuclear pore complex architecture
Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) create large conduits for cargo transport between the
nucleus and cytoplasm across the nuclear envelope (NE),–. These multi-megadalton …
nucleus and cytoplasm across the nuclear envelope (NE),–. These multi-megadalton …
Architecture of the cytoplasmic face of the nuclear pore
INTRODUCTION Cytoplasmic face of the human NPC. Near-atomic composite structure of
the NPC generated by docking high-resolution crystal structures into a cryo‑ET …
the NPC generated by docking high-resolution crystal structures into a cryo‑ET …
Architecture of the linker-scaffold in the nuclear pore
INTRODUCTION In eukaryotic cells, the selective bidirectional transport of macromolecules
between the nucleus and cytoplasm occurs through the nuclear pore complex (NPC) …
between the nucleus and cytoplasm occurs through the nuclear pore complex (NPC) …
Single-shot 20-fold expansion microscopy
Expansion microscopy (ExM) is in increasingly widespread use throughout biology because
its isotropic physical magnification enables nanoimaging on conventional microscopes. To …
its isotropic physical magnification enables nanoimaging on conventional microscopes. To …
Mechanisms of nuclear pore complex disassembly by the mitotic Polo-like kinase 1 (PLK-1) in C. elegans embryos
S Nkombo Nkoula, G Velez-Aguilera… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
The nuclear envelope, which protects and organizes the genome, is dismantled during
mitosis. In the Caenorhabditis elegans zygote, nuclear envelope breakdown (NEBD) of the …
mitosis. In the Caenorhabditis elegans zygote, nuclear envelope breakdown (NEBD) of the …
Emerging connections between nuclear pore complex homeostasis and ALS
S Chandra, CP Lusk - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Developing effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) requires understanding of the underlying pathomechanisms that contribute …
sclerosis (ALS) requires understanding of the underlying pathomechanisms that contribute …
The magnified view: from ancient trinkets to single nuclear pore complexes
B Fichtman, A Harel - FEBS letters, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
A journey from the earliest known use of lenses and magnifying glasses in ancient times,
through the development of microscopes and towards modern electron microscopy …
through the development of microscopes and towards modern electron microscopy …
“Off-pore” nucleoporins relocalize heterochromatic breaks through phase separation
Phase separation forms membraneless compartments in the nuclei, including by
establishing heterochromatin “domains” and repair foci. Pericentromeric heterochromatin …
establishing heterochromatin “domains” and repair foci. Pericentromeric heterochromatin …