Nucleotides act as ‘molecular glue’ and can sense their own abundance

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01945-3Some nucleotides have been shown to control metabolism by ‘gluing’ proteins together. Could other small molecules made naturally by cells have similar capabilities?

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01945-3

Some nucleotides have been shown to control metabolism by ‘gluing’ proteins together. Could other small molecules made naturally by cells have similar capabilities?