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May 05, 2020

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A comprehensive analysis of midbodies, bridges between dividing cells

Scientists at the Institut Pasteur have developed a method to isolate midbodies, bridges that link cells undergoing cytokinesis. Using the latest mass spectrometry methods, they produced a comprehensive inventory and revealed the presence of 1,732 proteins! By characterizing three of these proteins in detail, they pinpointed novel molecular mechanisms involved in both cell division and virus budding.

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