Actin-Monomer-Binding Proteins [Hardcover]

This book provides a comprehensive view on actin monomer-binding proteins and the mechanisms by which they contribute to actin dynamics and various actin-dependent cellular processes. This new title contains chapters that describe the basic mechanisms of actin dynamics as well as the structural principles by which various actin-binding proteins interact with actin. The book is suitable further reading for students in advanced cell biology classes.

The actin cytoskeleton plays a central role in many cellular processes including cell motility, cytokinesis, endocytosis and phagocytosis. The structure and dynamics of the actin cytoskeleton is regulated by a large number of proteins that interact with monomeric and/or filamentous actin. Actin monomer binding proteins provides a comprehensive view on actin monomer-binding proteins and the mechanisms by which they contribute to actin dynamics and various actin-dependent cellular processes. This new title contains chapters that describe the basic mechanisms of actin dynamics as well as the structural principles by which various actin-binding proteins interact with actin.

How Actin Assembly Is Modulated at Filament Barbed Ends in Motile Processes.- Proteins of the Actin Depolymerizing Factor/Cofilin Family.- Profilin, an Essential Control Element for Actin Polymerization.- Srv2/Cyclase-Associated Protein (CAP).- Twinfilin Family of Actin Monomer-Binding Proteins.- Intracellular ?-Thymosins.- Multirepeat ?-Thymosins.- Wasp and WAVE Family Proteins.- The Verprolins as Regulators of Actin Dynamics.- A Common Binding Site for Actin-Binding Proteins on the Actin Surface.

The most fundamental actin monomer-binding proteins are described in independent chapters written by worlds foremost experts on these proteins

Suitable further reading for students in advanced cell biology classes