Fusogens

Curr Biol. 2018 Apr 23;28(8):R378-R380. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.01.024.

Abstract

Segev et al. introduce fusogens - the proteins that coordinate, execute and control membrane fusion - and discuss their various physiological functions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Fusion
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Cell Membrane / physiology
  • Humans
  • Membrane Fusion / genetics
  • Membrane Fusion / physiology*
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism
  • Membrane Proteins / physiology*
  • Phospholipids / physiology

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • Phospholipids