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  • Cell biology
  • Structural biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are essential molecular machines regulating transport between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
  • NPCs are large, intricate structures composed of approximately 30 distinct proteins called nucleoporins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on the structure of nucleoporins.
  • To explain the assembly principles of NPCs in situ.
  • To delineate the hierarchical organization of NPC architecture.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nucleoporin structure and NPC assembly.
  • Analysis of architectural principles at multiple organizational levels.

Main Results:

  • NPCs form channels across the nuclear envelope by assembling nucleoporins in a specific architecture.
  • Hierarchical organization includes isoforms, posttranslational modifications, individual nucleoporins, and subcomplex oligomerization.
  • Cells utilize modularity in nucleoporin structure for faithful NPC assembly.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding nucleoporin structure and assembly is key to comprehending NPC function.
  • The modular design of NPCs facilitates their complex assembly process.
  • This review consolidates current understanding of NPC architecture and biogenesis.