Self-organization of polymer-motor systems in the cytoskeleton
1992 ◽
Vol 336
(1276)
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pp. 99-106
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Microtubules and actin filaments are organized into dynamic arrays inside cells. In this paper I discuss in conceptual form the assembly mechanisms of three specific arrays: asters, spindles and leading edge structures. The role of energy transducing processes, particularly motor protein activity, in assembly is explored. I conclude that dynamic interaction between motor proteins and cytoskeletal polymers play a very general role in spatial organization of the cytoplasm.
2009 ◽
Vol 29
(6)
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pp. 1506-1514
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1999 ◽
Vol 145
(5)
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pp. 1009-1026
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Exchange of actin subunits at the leading edge of living fibroblasts: possible role of treadmilling.
1985 ◽
Vol 101
(2)
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pp. 597-602
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Role of Cofilin in Epidermal Growth Factor–Stimulated Actin Polymerization and Lamellipod Protrusion
2000 ◽
Vol 148
(3)
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pp. 531-542
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