Atlastin Fusion (IMAGE) Rice University Caption An illustration of how two atlastin proteins, each anchored in a separate membrane, bind to one another to initiate membrane fusion. The protein's tail (light blue) plays a key role in initiating fusion. Credit J. McNew/Rice University 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.