Spectrin is a mechanoresponsive protein shaping fusogenic synapse architecture during myoblast fusion
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DOI: 10.1038/s41556-018-0106-3
Abstract: Spectrin is a membrane skeletal protein best known for its structural role in maintaining cell shape and protecting cells from mechanical damage. Here, we report that α/βH-spectrin (βH is also called karst) dynamically accumulates and… read more here.
Keywords: protein; fusogenic synapse; biology; fusion ... See more keywords
The fusogenic synapse at a glance
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DOI: 10.1242/jcs.213124
Abstract: ABSTRACT Cell–cell fusion is a fundamental process underlying fertilization, development, regeneration and physiology of metazoans. It is a multi-step process involving cell recognition and adhesion, actin cytoskeletal rearrangements, fusogen engagement, lipid mixing and fusion pore… read more here.
Keywords: fusogenic synapse; glance; fusion; asymmetric fusogenic ... See more keywords