A Molecular Anchor (IMAGE)

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

A Molecular Anchor

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Biological batteries called mitochondria are anchored near neuronal synapses to power them. Scientists have now identified the ALS-linked protein VAP as the molecular anchor that tethers mitochondria through interactions with the actin cytoskeleton (yellow) to support memory formation.

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Helena Pinhiero

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