Actin Polymerization: Riding the Wave

Laurie G. Smith; Rong Li

doi:10.1016/S0960-9822(04)00031-4

Actin Polymerization: Riding the Wave

Laurie G. Smith, Rong Li

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Abstract

WAVE/SCAR has long been known to activate the actin-nucleating Arp2/3 complex in a Rac-dependent manner. Recent biochemical and genetic studies have revealed important roles for four WAVE-associated proteins in regulating WAVE function.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	R109-R111
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	14
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-9822(04)00031-4
State	Published - Feb 3 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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