Visualization of oligomerization, clustering, and density transition of intrinsically disordered proteins

National Science Review 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jia‐Ye Li, Yi-hao Niu, Yi-Qin Gao, Huan Wang
DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwag107
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

This study directly visualizes how Intrinsically Disordered Proteins form condensates, revealing a multi-step nucleation process that begins with single molecules and proceeds through intermediate clusters and density transition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Protein Structure and Dynamics Enzyme Structure and Function Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
National Science Review
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
13
Issue
7
Pages
nwag107–nwag107
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN