| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2170258 | Current Opinion in Cell Biology | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The microtubule cytoskeleton serves as a primary spatial regulator of cell shape. As part of their function, microtubules appear to activate or inhibit the actin cytoskeleton at specific locations at the cell cortex for cell polarization, cell migration and cytokinesis. Recent studies reveal molecular insights into these processes. Regulators of the actin cytoskeleton, such as activators of formin and Rho GTPases, are transported to specific sites on the cortex by riding on the plus ends of microtubules.
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Authors
Roshni Basu, Fred Chang,