Dynamic dissociation of the IFT complex drives ciliary dysfunction during C. elegans ageing
Jiayi Li, Songyue Wang, Shengzhi Xie, Meng Chen, Mengjiao Song, Xiaona Zhang, Ji Tang, Qifu Li, Dong Li, Xiumin Yan, Yidong Shen
This study uses super-resolution imaging to show that IFT complexes in C. elegans cilia dynamically dissociate with age, leading to reduced IFT velocity and ciliary dysfunction.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology