IFT is not just a delivery service; it is a critical regulator of cellular health and communication.
3. IFT: The Molecular Railway of the Cell Intraflagellar transport (IFT) is a fundamental biological process essential for the assembly, maintenance, and signaling functions of and flagella . Because these organelles cannot synthesize their own proteins, they rely on a specialized "railway system" to shuttle materials between the cell body and the ciliary tip. 1. The Core Components 3. I.F.T.
Mechanism of IFT-A polymerization into trains for ciliary transport IFT is not just a delivery service; it