New research from scientists at the University of Cambridge, including Professor David Rubinsztein, provides critical insight into the formation of autophagosomes, which are responsible for cleaning up cellular waste.

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Moreau K, Ravikumar B, Renna M, Puri C, Rubinsztein DC. (2011) “Autophagosome precursor maturation requires homotypic fusion.” Cell 2011 Jul 22;146(2):303-17 doi:10.1016/j.cell.2011.06.023 Link

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