Importin-β1 functions as a chromatin sensor to position the contractile ring for cytokinesis
Cecilia Rachelle Brancheriau, Kevin Larocque, Gabrielle Schick, Ioanna Tountas, Alexandra Perlman, Alisa J. Piekny
The paper shows importin-β1 senses Ran-GTP gradients to position the contractile ring during cytokinesis, with effects dependent on cell ploidy.
Current Biology · Jun 1, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology