Overview
Tubulins are a family of proteins found in all eukaryotic cells that form part of the cytoskeleton. They are responsible for the assembly of microtubules, which are long hollow tubes made of tubulin proteins that provide structural integrity to the cell and allow intracellular transport of molecules. Microtubules also play a key role in processes such as cell division and organelle trafficking. Tubulins are essential for the functioning of cellular structures and enable cells to respond to their environment and perform their specialized functions. In addition, tubulins are also involved in the assembly of other cell structures, including the cilia and flagella which are used for motility in some organism.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 1 article above has been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Communications Biology
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Thomas A. Richards et al. · 2024 · PLoS Biology
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2024 · PLoS Biology
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Jing Xiao et al. · 2019 · Science China. Earth Sciences
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2019 · Science China Earth Sciences
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