Cytoskeletal Networks and Filament Bundles: Regulation by Proteins and Polycations

Three types of cytoskeletal protein filaments, namely, microtubules, F-actin and intermediate filaments, were evaluated. These three types of filaments, mainly forming the framework of the cytoskeleton, can adhere with each other through specialized structures in cell membranes although they possess...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Biological bulletin (Lancaster) 1998-06, Vol.194 (3), p.334-336
Hauptverfasser:	Janmey, Paul A., Käs, Josef, Shah, Jagesh V., Allen, Philip G., Tang, Jay X.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Actin Actin Cytoskeleton Actins Brackish Cations Cell motility Cytoplasmic filaments Cytoskeleton Cytoskeleton - physiology Electrostatics Freshwater Intermediate filament proteins Intermediate filaments Marine Microfilaments Microtubules Physical Properties of the Cytoskeleton Polymerization Polymers Space life sciences Stress, Mechanical Vimentin
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Zusammenfassung:	Three types of cytoskeletal protein filaments, namely, microtubules, F-actin and intermediate filaments, were evaluated. These three types of filaments, mainly forming the framework of the cytoskeleton, can adhere with each other through specialized structures in cell membranes although they possessed different viscoelastic properties. Also, the filaments have different responses to mechanical stresses possibly forming bundles of filamentous polymers.
ISSN:	0006-3185 1939-8697
DOI:	10.2307/1543105