Formins coming into focus

Dev Cell. 2004 Mar;6(3):312-4. doi: 10.1016/s1534-5807(04)00073-5.

Abstract

Two new crystal structures published in Cell and Molecular Cell provide the first clues about how fascinating proteins called formins interact with actin filaments.

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Fetal Proteins / chemistry*
  • Fetal Proteins / metabolism
  • Formins
  • Fungal Proteins / chemistry
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nuclear Proteins / chemistry*
  • Nuclear Proteins / metabolism
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary / physiology
  • Yeasts / chemistry

Substances

  • Fetal Proteins
  • Formins
  • Fungal Proteins
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Nuclear Proteins