RaDAR guides proteins into the nucleus

(Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research) A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a novel pathway by which proteins are actively and specifically shuttled into the nucleus of a cell. Published online today in Cell, the finding captures a precise molecular barcode that flags proteins for such import and describes the biochemical interaction that drives this critically important process. The discovery could help illuminate the molecular dysfunction that underpins a broad array of ailments, ranging from autoimmune diseases to cancers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news