UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

Credit: UT Southwestern

This image shows nuclear pore complex (NPC) distribution in three isolated neurons. NPCs are collections of proteins that form nuclear envelope pores, which are openings that allow proteins and genetic material to move between the cell nucleus and cytoplasm.

« UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

Credit: UT Southwestern

Samuel Pappas, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and of Neurology at UT Southwestern.

« UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

Credit: UT Southwestern

William Dauer, M.D., is Director of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at UT Southwestern. He also holds the Lois C.A. and Darwin E. Smith Distinguished Chair in Neurological Mobility Research.

« UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

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