A novel plant actin-microtubule bridging complex regulates cytoskeletal and ER structure at ER-PM contact sites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.12.009
Abstract: In plants, the cortical endoplasmic reticulum (ER) network is connected to the plasma membrane (PM) through the ER-PM contact sites (EPCSs), whose structures are maintained by EPCS resident proteins and the cytoskeleton.1-7 Strong co-alignment between… read more here.
Keywords: microtubule; plant; contact sites; actin microtubule ... See more keywords
Actin–microtubule dynamic composite forms responsive active matter with memory
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2209522119
Abstract: Active cytoskeletal materials in vitro demonstrate self-organising properties similar to those observed in their counterparts in cells. However, the search to emulate phenomena observed in the living matter has fallen short of producing a cytoskeletal… read more here.
Keywords: memory; actin filaments; matter; actin microtubule ... See more keywords
New twists in actin–microtubule interactions
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DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e19-09-0491
Abstract: Actin filaments and microtubules are cytoskeletal polymers that participate in many vital cell functions including division, morphogenesis, phagocytosis, and motility. Despite the persistent dogma that actin filament and microtubule networks are distinct in localization, structure,… read more here.
Keywords: actin microtubule; twists actin; microtubule; new twists ... See more keywords