Actin-Monomer-Binding Proteins

By Pekka Lappalainen

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01CYH7SVK
• ISBN13: 9780387464053
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"