In situ model of the nuclear pore complex transport barrier (VIDEO)

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel

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Tethered within the pore are highly dynamic protein threads termed FG Nups (green). Under living conditions, cargo-carrying transport factors (pink) interact with the FG Nups, loosely forming a central plug that helps organize a dynamic transport barrier. Selective transport may proceed preferentially through the surrounding region. For clarity, cargoes are omitted and FG Nup density is reduced.

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Enrique Sahagun, Scixel

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