The Asgard archaeal ESCRT-III system forms helical filaments and remodels eukaryotic membranes, shedding light on the emergence of eukaryogenesis
N. Melnikov, B. Junglas, G. Halbi, D. Nachmias, E. Zerbib, A. Upcher, R. Zalk, C. Sachse, A. Bernheim, N. Elia
This study shows Asgard archaeal ESCRT-III proteins form helical filaments and remodel eukaryotic-like membranes, supporting their role in eukaryogenesis.
bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2022 · PreprintBiochemistry