Cell BiologyCurrent BiologyPeer-reviewed
Importin-β1 functions as a chromatin sensor to position the contractile ring for cytokinesis
Cecilia Rachelle Brancheriau, Kevin Larocque, Gabrielle Schick…·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.
DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2026.05.005