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Scientists identify kinesin-2 motor assemblies that selectively transport proteins to specific regions within neurons
- April 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Intracellular transport is a vital process that allows cells to move proteins and other molecules to specific locations. This process is especially important in neurons, which have highly polarized structures with long extensions such as axons and dendrites. For neurons to function properly, proteins must be transported accurately to specific regions, such as the axon initial segment (AIS), a specialized site for initiating electrical signals.
Originally published at Phys.org