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mDia1 senses both force and torque during F-actin filament polymerization.

Authors :
Miao Yu
Xin Yuan
Chen Lu
Shimin Le
Kawamura, Ryo
Efremov, Artem K.
Zhihai Zhao
Kozlov, Michael M.
Sheetz, Michael
Bershadsky, Alexander
Jie Yan
Source :
Nature Communications; 11/21/2017, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article offers information on mDia1 that senses torque and force during polymerization of F-actin filament. Topics discussed include actin polymerization that involves actin filament, complex mechanical constraints that are in living cells, and heterogeneity in superparamagnetic bead that has magnetic tweezers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137981548
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01745-4