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A phosphoinositide conversion mechanism for exit from endosomes
Phosphoinositides are a minor class of short-lived membrane phospholipids that serve crucial functions in cell physiology ranging from cell signalling and motility to their role as signposts of compartmental membrane identity. Phosphoinositide 4-phosphates such as phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate (PI(4)P) and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2) are concentrated at the plasma membrane, on secretory organelles, and on lysosomes, whereas phosphoinositide 3-phosphates, most notably phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI(3)P), are a...
Enroute Systems acquired by Pitney Bowes in ‘positive’ exit for Seattle shipping logistics startup
Enroute Systems, a Seattle startup that helps retailers speed up package delivery at low cost, has been acquired by shipping and mailing powerhouse Pitney Bowes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though the deal represents a win for angel-backed Enroute. Enroute was founded eight years ago by Keith McCall,...
Background check powerhouse Talentwise sells to SterlingBackcheck in ‘significant’ exit
Talentwise, the Seattle area company that helps employers complete background checks on potential recruits, has been acquired SterlingBackcheck. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though Talentwise founder Naveen Jain said it was a “significant exit”...