Actin cytoskeleton: formins lead the way

Curr Biol. 2004 Jul 13;14(13):R520-2. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.06.043.

Abstract

Formins are eukaryotic proteins that potently influence actin polymerization dynamics. Recent evidence strongly suggests that these proteins move processively with the elongating barbed ends of actin filaments.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Actins / metabolism*
  • Biological Transport
  • Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Microfilament Proteins / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological*

Substances

  • Actins
  • Microfilament Proteins