Channels for the Supply of Energy (IMAGE) University of Freiburg Caption This image shows a graphical depiction how mitochondrial TIM transfer-chaperones use multiple clamp-like binding sites to transport membrane protein substrates in elongated, nascent chain like conformation through the mitochondrial intermembrane space. The image depicts this principle by showing two 'dodecapuses' holding a sea snake with multiple of their tentacles. Credit Yong Wang (Lindorff-Larsen lab) and Wei Chen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.