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Actin Networks: Adapting to Load through Geometry.

Authors :
Rottner K
Kage F
Source :
Current biology : CB [Curr Biol] 2017 Dec 04; Vol. 27 (23), pp. R1274-R1277.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Cell migration frequently involves the protrusion of lamellipodial actin networks, the structure and regulation of which have been studied for decades. New work highlights how the geometry of these networks endows cells with the ability to adapt to environmental conditions and load.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects

Subjects :
Cell Movement
Actins
Pseudopodia

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-0445
Volume :
27
Issue :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current biology : CB
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29207269
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.10.042