Actin-Monomer-Binding Proteins

Lappalainen, Pekka

The actin cytoskeleton plays a central role in many cellular processes including cell motility, cytokinesis, endocytosis and phagocytosis. The structure and dynamics of the actin cytoskeleton is regulated by a large number of proteins that interact with monomeric and/or filamentous actin. Actin monomer binding proteins provides a comprehensive view on actin monomer-binding proteins and the mechanisms by which they contribute to actin dynamics and various actin-dependent cellular processes. This new title contains chapters that describe the basic mechanisms of actin dynamics as well as the structural principles by which various actin-binding proteins interact with actin.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-01-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781441923622

ISBN-13: 9781441923622

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-46407-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 118