| Literature DB >> 21763600 |
Anthony A Hyman1, Clifford P Brangwynne.
Abstract
The cytoplasm is not a homogenous solution but instead consists of large dynamic assemblies that arise from transient molecular interactions. Some of these structures have been shown to represent liquid droplets of concentrated protein and RNA. Liquid phase separation of cytoplasm may be a fundamental principle of cytoplasmic organization.Mesh:
Year: 2011 PMID: 21763600 DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2011.06.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dev Cell ISSN: 1534-5807 Impact factor: 12.270