which are synthesised in the cytosol and subsequently targeted to the chloroplast. This import is mediated by dedicated translocon complexes embedded in the outer and inner envelope membranes ...

CHUP1: A chloroplast outer envelope protein essential for anchoring chloroplasts to the plasma membrane and facilitating their proper positioning within the cell. Chloroplast Movement and ...

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Specialized transporters in the outer chloroplast membrane must convey those proteins into the chloroplast. A new paper in Science Advances by Gyeong Mee Yoon, associate professor of botany and plant ...

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Lipid membranes, which form the outer layer of cells, can be engineered to influence cellular functions. For example, ...

Plankton may be tiny, but they play an important role in the ocean. As the foundation of marine ecosystems, they support ...

Multi-C2 domain-containing ferlin proteins have key roles in membrane repair and vesicle trafficking, as well as links to ...

In nature, shell structures are ubiquitous, serving as a protective layers for soft-bodied organisms; turtle shells and sea shells, to human skulls, and even the outer membranes of viruses and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Entamoeba histolytica is a particularly tenacious parasite. The ...

Unlike other organelles (miniature organs within the cell), mitochondria have two membranes, an outer one and an inner one. Each membrane has different functions. Mitochondria have different ...