NECAP (IMAGE)

Cornell University

NECAP

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A protein complex called AP2 binds to the inside of the cell membrane to initiate endocytosis. But NECAP can shut down the process by attaching to AP2, which causes it to close and detach from the membrane.

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Edward Partlow and Dr. Richard Baker

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