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Welte, M.A. (2010). Bidirectional transport: matchmaking for motors.  Curr. Biol. 20(9): R410--R413.
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FBrf0214852
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Abstract
In bidirectional transport, opposing motors frequently require each other for full activity. A new study suggests that mechanical coupling between motors is the key to this reciprocal activation.
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20462484
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10.1016/j.cub.2010.03.018
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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