The method of distribution of mtDNA remained unclear, but now a research team led by Osaka University has identified a molecule known as ATAD3A that is essential for nucleoid movement and could be ...

The method of distribution of mtDNA remained unclear, but now a research team led by Osaka University has identified a molecule known as ATAD3A that is essential for nucleoid movement and could be ...

However, unlike the nucleus, the nucleoid constantly undergoes structural changes. The chromosomes within the prokaryotes are also found in the form of small molecules of DNA called plasmids.

“Nucleoid trafficking may represent a new therapeutic target to prevent mitochondrial dysfunction in various human diseases,” explains senior author Naotada Ishihara. Therefore, not only does this ...