Transport of mRNA in neurons along intracellular road networks (Microtubles) by the FERRY complex. (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology

Transport of mRNA in neurons along intracellular road networks (Microtubles) by the FERRY complex.

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In neurons, FERRY is linked to EEs and works similarly to a tie-down strap during transport: It interacts directly with mRNA and holds it onto EEs, which hence become logistic carriers for mRNA transport and distribution in brain cells.

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Schuhmacher et al. (2023) / MPI-CBG

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