10 June 2026
Direct interactions between the cell’s powerhouses and nuclear pores might channel energy straight into the nucleus, fuelling cell division and differentiation.
By
Philippa Clarke0 &
Sophie Trefely1
Direct interactions between the cell’s powerhouses and nuclear pores might channel energy straight into the nucleus, fuelling cell division and differentiation.
10 June 2026
Direct interactions between the cell’s powerhouses and nuclear pores might channel energy straight into the nucleus, fuelling cell division and differentiation.
By
Philippa Clarke0 &
Sophie Trefely1

Mitochondria interact directly with the nuclear pore complex via VDAC1–RANBP2 binding to sustain nuclear ATP levels.

Mitochondria are power plants, hundreds of these organelles in every eukaryotic cell, descended from ancient symbiotic bacteria,…

Every cell contains hundreds of mitochondria, vital organelles tightly integrated into many core cellular processes, and…

Every cell contains hundreds of mitochondria, a population of complex organelles that evolved from an ancient lineage of…

Mitochondria are power plants, hundreds of them in every cell working to create the chemical energy store molecule adenosine…

Some nucleotides have been shown to control metabolism by ‘gluing’ proteins together. Could other small molecules made naturally…