MT + TIPs (Microtubule plus-end binding proteins)

MT + TIPs are specialized proteins that attach to the growing ends of microtubules, which are dynamic structures inside cells that help shape the cell, transport materials, and facilitate cell division. These proteins regulate microtubule growth and stability by guiding their extension, preventing premature disassembly, and linking microtubules to specific cellular locations. By controlling how microtubules grow and interact, + TIPs play a crucial role in maintaining cell structure and function, ensuring processes like cell movement, division, and intracellular transport occur efficiently.