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Give an example of a protein that bind to g-actin. Include action.
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Profilin (ADP/ATP exchange)
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Give two examples that bind to ends and/or control polymerization. Include actions.
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Gelsolin (severing, capping (+) end)
CapZ (capping (+)) |
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Give an example of proteins that assist nucleation
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Arp 2/3 complex
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What are the two actin-dependent force generating systems?
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1.) Myosin independent cell movement.
2.) Myosin dependent |
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Actin based movements requires growth from with end?
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Barbed (+) end.
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What are three mechanisms by which growth can occur on the barbed end of actin?
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1.) de novo nucleation
2.) uncapping of barbed ends by loss of capping protein. 3.) severing actin filaments |
