The Nma1 protein promotes long distance transport mediated by early endosomes in Ustilago maydis

What is it about?

In filamentous fungi, early endosomes are required fort he long distance transport of various cargoes, including mRNA and even ribosomes. Early endosomes maturate to late endosomes, a process mediated by the CORVET complex. We have identified the Nma1 protein that interacts with CORVET and prolongs the lifespan of early endosomes and supports their availability for transport processes.

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