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Insertions within the actin core of actin-related protein 3 (Arp3) modulate branching nucleation by Arp2/3 complex.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 4 Jan 2013
Liu Su-Ling, May Jordan R, Helgeson Luke A, Nolen Brad J
Abstract excerpt
The Arp2/3 (actin-related protein 2/3) complex nucleates branched actin filaments involved in multiple cellular functions, including endocytosis and cellular motility. Two subunits (Arp2 and Arp3) in this seven-subunit assembly are closely related to actin and upon activation of the complex form a "cryptic dimer" that stably mimics an actin dimer to nucleate a new filament. Both Arps contain a shared actin core...
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