Viruses Challenge Selectivity Barrier of Nuclear Pores
Exchange between the nucleus and the cytoplasm occurs through nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) embedded in the double membrane of the nuclear envelope. NPC permeability barrier restricts the entry of inert molecules larger than 5 nm in diameter but allows facilitated entry of selected cargos, whose siz...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/5/10/2410 |