Cytoskeleton

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Actin microfilaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments are the cytoskeleton systems that play crucial roles in basic cell functions and behavioral cell responses. Actin cytoskeleton and microtubules participate cooperatively in the formation of pseudopodia and adhesive bonds of cells with the extracellular matrix, thereby determining the capability of the cells to migration. Both these systems play a key role in cell shape determination and intercellular adhesion. Microtubules are critically involved in mitotic cycle. Intermediate filaments carry out both mechanical and some nonmechanical functions in cells.

Keywords

Actin Filament Actin Cytoskeleton Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Actin Monomer Actin Nucleator 
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  1. 1.Research Center of the Russian Academy of Medical SciencesMoscowRussia

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