# Transition of human γ-tubulin ring complex into a closed conformation during microtubule nucleation

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 34 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adk6160 |
| Corresponding authors | Cláudia Brito, Marina Serna, Óscar Llorca, Thomas Surrey |
| Institution | Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/microtubule-and-mitosis-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adk6160](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adk6160)

## Topics

γ-tubulin ring complex · γ-tubulin ring complex · microtubule nucleation · Cryo-electron microscopy · closed conformation · open conformation · 13-protofilament microtubule · nascent microtubule · latch mechanism · actin-containing luminal bridge · Chromosome segregation · structural changes · tubulin incorporation · microtubule templating · Conformational changes

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