Motor proteins that pause at the ends of microtubules and produce pushing forces can also stimulate their growth, according to researchers at Penn State. The proteins' function could be a critical ...

Cytoplasmic dynein is a vital microtubule-based motor protein that drives retrograde intracellular transport, supporting essential cellular functions ranging from organelle positioning to cell ...

Scientists have discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these so-called SMC motor proteins make long loops in our DNA, they ...

Dr. Zhao said several of RS3's proteins are involved in placing or removing phosphate groups from other proteins—a regulatory function that he and his colleagues suspect plays a part in coordinating ...

Boron, though required only in minimal amounts, is vital for plant development. It strengthens cell walls and supports the growth of roots and shoots. Normally, boron, in the form of boric acid, is ...

The kinesin-2 motor protein uses a hook-like adaptor and cargo-binding (HAC) domain to recognize and transport cargo along microtubule highways, revealing a cellular logistics system critical for ...

Apitegromab improved motor function in SMA patients in a Phase 3 trial analysis, with stronger benefits seen in those treated earlier.

Spinraza treatment led to sustained improvements in motor function in adults with SMA, according to a South Korean study.