This journal focuses on the study of membrane contact sites (MCSs) between organelles within eukaryotic cells. It explores the formation, function, and regulation of these physical connections, including their roles in cellular communication, signaling, metabolism, and membrane organization. Specific attention is given to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in its interactions with other organelles like mitochondria, endosomes, and the plasma membrane, as well as the involvement of various tethering proteins and molecular mechanisms in orchestrating these contacts.
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Cell BiologyQ2
PhysiologyQ2
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PhysiologyCell Biology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Cellular transport and secretionEndoplasmic Reticulum Stress and DiseaseLipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorMitochondrial Function and PathologyLipid metabolism and biosynthesisPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsAutophagy in Disease and TherapyATP Synthase and ATPases ResearchCalcium signaling and nucleotide metabolismPeroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors