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The myosin superfamily at a glance
1 Apr 2012
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The cytoskeleton is an interconnected network that provides support and organization to cells. In eukaryotes, its main components include actin and microtubules, two types of dynamic filaments. In addition to carrying out structural roles, these filaments act as tracks for the movement of molecular motors that convert chemical energy into mechanical work as they transport and/or anchor organelles, vesicles and...
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