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Hidden protein recycling hubs discovered inside human sperm cells

Researchers at VIB, VUB and the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (UK) have discovered a hidden feature of human sperm cells. Using advanced imaging technologies, they discovered specialized compartments within the sperm nucleus packed with proteasomes, which are responsible for breaking down and recycling proteins.

Hidden protein recycling hubs discovered inside human sperm cells

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