Uncovering the Mechanisms Behind Endocytosis and Intracellular Trafficking
In a breakthrough study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers from the University of California, Merced have uncovered the molecular mechanisms of endocytosis, a key process in intracellular trafficking. Endocytosis is the process by which cells take in and internalize molecules and other particles from their environment. It is a critical step in the process of intracellular trafficking, which refers to the movement of molecules and other particles within a cell. By uncovering the mechanisms of endocytosis, the researchers have shed new light on how cells interact with their environment and how they move molecules and other particles within their interior. This new understanding could lead to new treatments for diseases and disorders that involve intracellular trafficking, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
source: Phys.org