Exploring the mechanism of Atg2-mediated lipid transfer during autophagosome formation (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Exploring the mechanism of Atg2-mediated lipid transfer during autophagosome formation

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Autophagy-related (Atg) proteins drive the formation of the autophagosome, a crucial structure for the degradation and recycling of worn-out components in eukaryotic cells. Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which Atg2 is activated to bind to the endoplasmic reticulum and enable the proper development of the autophagosome.

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Institute of Science, Tokyo

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