Dynein phi and chi states (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Dynein phi and chi states

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The motor protein dynein (blue) in its locked Phi (left) and unlocked Chi (right) states. The change occurs when Lis1 (pink) attaches to each dynein motor in two places, wedging open and activating dynein.

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Salk Institute

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