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Deciphering vesicle-assisted transport mechanisms in cytoplasm to cilium trafficking
Tingey, Mark Ruba, Andrew Jiang, Zechang Yang, Weidong
Tingey, Mark
Ruba, Andrew
Jiang, Zechang
Yang, Weidong
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2024-05-26
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2024.1379976
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The cilium, a pivotal organelle crucial for cell signaling and proper cell function, relies on meticulous macromolecular transport from the cytoplasm for its formation and maintenance. While the intraflagellar transport (IFT) pathway has traditionally been the focus of extensive study concerning ciliogenesis and ciliary maintenance, recent research highlights a complementary and alternative mechanism—vesicle-assisted transport (VAT) in cytoplasm to cilium trafficking. Despite its potential significance, the VAT pathway remains largely uncharacterized. This review explores recent studies providing evidence for the dynamics of vesicle-related diffusion and transport within the live primary cilium, employing high-speed super-resolution light microscopy. Additionally, we analyze the spatial distribution of vesicles in the cilium, mainly relying on electron microscopy data. By scrutinizing the VAT pathways that facilitate cargo transport into the cilium, with a specific emphasis on recent advancements and imaging data, our objective is to synthesize a comprehensive model of ciliary transport through the integration of IFT-VAT mechanisms.
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Tingey M, Ruba A, Jiang Z and Yang W (2024) Deciphering vesicle-assisted transport mechanisms in cytoplasm to cilium trafficking. Front. Cell. Neurosci. 18:1379976. doi: 10.3389/fncel.2024.1379976
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