Researchers discovered that mitochondria directly transfer energy to cell nuclei through a previously unknown interaction between VDAC1 and RANBP2 proteins, revealing a fundamental cellular mechanism. This finding may unlock new therapeutic approaches for diseases linked to nuclear energy depletion, including neurodegeneration and cancer.
Nature.com · Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Mitochondria interact directly with the nuclear pore complex via VDAC1–RANBP2 binding to sustain nuclear ATP levels.
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