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Science & ResearchAug 6, 2026

A molecular switch for coordinating kinesin and dynein transport of mitochondrial cargo.

The cellular distribution of mitochondria in response to stress and local energy needs is governed by the relative activities of the microtubule-based molecular motors kinesin and dynein.

The cellular distribution of mitochondria in response to stress and local energy needs is governed by the relative activities of the microtubule-based molecular motors kinesin and dynein. The mechanism for switching between these two opposite-polarity microtubule motors remains…

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